Lucas M. Miller
Lucas M. Miller | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Owen A. Wells |
| Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Winnebago County, Wisconsin | |
| In office November 12, 1878 – November 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Henry C. Jewell |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Davis |
| In office November 11, 1873 – November 10, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Milo C. Bushnell |
| Succeeded by | E. D. Henry |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley Blodget (whole county) |
| Succeeded by | George Gary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1824 Livadia, First Hellenic Republic |
| Died | December 4, 1902 (aged 78) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | Barbara (Stelzer) (adopted) |
| Parent | Jonathan Peckham Miller (adopted father) |
| Relatives | Abijah Keith (brother-in-law) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Wisconsin Terr. Militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
Lucas Miltiades Miller (September 15, 1824 – December 4, 1902) was a Greek American immigrant, lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 6th congressional district during the 52nd Congress. He was the first Greek American member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and was an instrumental figure in the establishment and development of the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He also served thirteen terms as chairman of the board of supervisors of Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
His name was often abbreviated L. M. Miller, and some sources spelled his first name as "Lucius."