Killian MILLER, Congress, NY (1785-1859)

MILLER, Killian, a Representative from New York; born in Claverack, Columbia County, N.Y., July 30, 1785; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Livingston, N.Y., in 1806; member of the state assembly in 1825 and 1828; moved to Hudson, N.Y., in 1833 and continued the practice of law; clerk of Columbia County 1837-1840; elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1857); resumed the practice of his profession; died in Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y., January 9, 1859; interment in Hudson City Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present