Jacob Jay Miller

Background

Miller, Jacob Jay was born on August 22, 1857 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jacob D. and Barbara (Saylor) Miller.

Education

Graduate Indiana (Pennsylvania) State Normal School, 1879. Studied University of Virginia, Law School, 1885-1886. Doctor of Laws, University of Pittsburgh, 1907.

Career

1 son, Clark. Teacher, public schools, until admission to bar, 1884. Was active in Democratic politics for many years. Judge Orphans’ Court, Pittsburgh, 3 terms 1903-1934.

Lecturer on wills, trusts, decedents’ estates and legal ethics, University of Pittsburgh, since 1907.

Judge advocate, rank of major, National Guard Pennsylvania, 6 years Trustee Pennsylvania College for Women, Shadyside Academy, Diocese of Pittsburgh (Protestant Episcopal Church). Member Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.

Achievements

• Jacob Jay Miller has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Annie M. Clark, May 29, 1894.

Father:

Jacob D. Miller

Mother:

Barbara (Saylor) Miller

Spouse:

Annie M. Clark