John K. Miller

John Krepps Miller (May 25, 1819 – August 11, 1863) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

John Krepps Miller
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1847  March 3, 1851
Preceded byJacob Brinkerhoff
Succeeded byGeorge H. Busby
Personal details
Born(1819-05-25)May 25, 1819
Mount Vernon, Ohio
DiedAugust 11, 1863(1863-08-11) (aged 44)
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Resting placeMound View Cemetery, Mount Vernon
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materJefferson College

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Miller attended the public schools. He was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (now Washington & Jefferson College, in 1838. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1841 and commenced practice in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1844.

Miller was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851). He died in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on August 11, 1863. He was interred in Mound View Cemetery.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "John K. Miller (id: M000742)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 11th congressional district

1847–1851
Succeeded by
George H. Busby


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