Elijah Miller

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Elijah Miller (April 11, 1772 – November 13, 1851) was a lawyer and judge in Auburn, New York.

Early life and career

Miller was born on April 11, 1772. He was the son of Josiah Miller (1749–1817). He became a lawyer, and then a Judge in Cayuga County, New York. In 1817, he was a judge in Cattaraugus County, New York.[1]

U.S. Secretary of State, was a junior partner in Miller's law practice.[2]

Personal life

In 1800, Miller was married to Hannah Foote (1784–1811), who was born in Colchester in New London County, Connecticut. Together, they were the parents of:[3]

Miller died on November 13, 1851. After his death, he was the first person buried at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, a cemetery he was responsible for creating.[7]

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