31 Facts About Warner Miller

Warner Miller was an American businessman and politician from Herkimer, New York.

Warner Miller enlisted for the American Civil War as a private in the Union Army's 5th New York Cavalry Regiment.

Later commissioned as a first lieutenant, Warner Miller was taken prisoner in 1862 and paroled, after which he received an honorable discharge.

Warner Miller served in the New York State Assembly in 1874 and 1875.

Warner Miller won the Republican nomination in 1888, but lost the general election to incumbent David B Hill.

In 1894, Miller lost the Republican nomination to Levi P Morton, who went on to win the general election.

Warner Miller died in New York City on March 21,1918, and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer.

Warner Miller was born in Hannibal, New York, on August 12,1838, a son of Hiram Miller and Mary Ann Miller.

Warner Miller attended the common schools of Oswego County and Charlotteville Academy, then became a teacher of Latin and Greek at the Collegiate Institute of Fort Edward, New York.

Warner Miller then began attendance at Union College in Schenectady, New York.

Warner Miller maintained a lifelong association with Union College; in 1886, he received the honorary degree of LL.

Warner Miller served on the board of trustees, and frequently spoke at the college's public occasions.

In October 1861, Warner Miller joined the military for the American Civil War, enlisting as a private in Company I, 5th New York Cavalry Regiment.

On May 25,1862, Warner Miller was taken prisoner during the First Battle of Winchester.

Warner Miller's parole prevented him from returning to military service, so he was compelled to accept an honorable discharge and return to New York.

Warner Miller engaged in a scientific study of papermaking, including a trip to Belgium to observe paper being made from straw.

Warner Miller invented a machine for making wood pulp paper inexpensively.

Warner Miller became wealthy as his invention became the industry standard.

Warner Miller was interested in public education, and introduced an unsuccessful bill that would have resolved an ongoing conflict between the state superintendent of public instruction and the state Board of Regents by eliminating the Regents.

Warner Miller introduced a successful bill to require that drawing be taught in public schools.

In 1878, Warner Miller was elected to the United States House of Representatives.

Warner Miller was reelected in 1880, and served in the 46th and 47th United States Congresses.

Warner Miller's peers ranked him as among the most effective members of the House.

Warner Miller served from July 27,1881, to March 3,1887.

Warner Miller served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee in the 48th and 49th Congresses.

Platt was determined to see Miller defeated, and supported Stalwart Levi P Morton.

Warner Miller ran for Governor of New York at the New York state election, 1888, but was defeated by the incumbent Democrat David B Hill.

In 1894, Miller was again a candidate for governor, but Platt succeeded in obtaining the Republican nomination for Levi P Morton, who won the general election.

When International Paper was formed in 1898, Warner Miller sold his paper mills to the new concern.

In 1906, Warner Miller was appointed chairman of a state Special Tax Commission, a panel of legislators and citizens that reviewed New York's tax laws and recommended revisions to the state legislature.

Warner Miller died in New York City on March 21,1918.