Background

Miller, John was born on April 6, 1819 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Review Samuel and Sarah (Sergeant) Miller.

Education

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Miller attended the public schools. He was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (now Washington & Jefferson College, in 1838.

Career

Assistant to Professor Joseph Henry at Princeton. Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1843. Pastor Presbyterian Church, Frederick, Maryland., 1844-1850, West Architecture Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1850-1855.

Served as captain Confederate Artillery, 1861-1862.

Pastor 2d Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg, Virginia, 1863-1871. Suspended by Presbytery of New Brunswick, 1887.

Founded independent Presbyterian Church, 1880-1895. Author: Church Creed, 1879.

Commentary on Romans, 1887.

Achievements

• John Miller has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: Church Creed, 1879. Commentary on Romans, 1887.

Connections

Married Margaret Benedict, September 24, 1844. Married second, Sally Campbell Preston McDowell, November 3, 1856.

Father:

Review Samuel Miller

Mother:

Sarah (Sergeant) Miller

Spouse:

Margaret Benedict

Spouse:

Sally Campbell Preston McDowell