Lorin Miller

Lorin Miller
Mayor of Omaha
In office
1866–1867
Preceded byAddison R. Gilmore
Succeeded byCharles H. Brown
Personal details
Born1800 (1800)
Westmoreland, New York, U.S.
Died(1888-09-30)September 30, 1888
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
OccupationPolitician

Lorin Miller (1800 – September 30, 1888) was an early citizen of Omaha, Nebraska. He served as the mayor from 1866 to 1867.

Early life

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Lorin Miller was born in 1800 in Westmoreland, New York. His family had previously lived in Vermont for several generations.[1]

In his early career, Miller was a land surveyor and worked as an engineer in states including New York and Wisconsin.[1]

Life in Nebraska

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Miller moved to Nebraska on October 19, 1854, and settled in the area that would become Omaha. As the settlement grew, he surveyed areas including Jeffrey's addition and Scriptown.[1]

From 1866 to 1867, Miller served as mayor of Omaha and police magistrate.[1]

Personal life

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Miller was married around 1830 and had three children including prominent Omaha citizen George L. Miller.[1]

Miller died on September 30, 1888. He was 88 years old.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Colonel Lorin Miller Dead". Omaha Daily Bee. August 1, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved July 6, 2024.