Lorin Miller (1800 – September 30, 1888) was an early citizen of

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. He served as the

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from 1866 to 1867.

Early life

Lorin Miller was born in 1800 in

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. His family had previously lived in Vermont for several generations. In his early career, Miller was a

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and worked as an engineer in states including New York and Wisconsin.

Life in Nebraska

Miller moved to Nebraska on October 19, 1854, and settled in the area that would become

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. As the settlement grew, he surveyed areas including Jeffrey's addition and

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. From 1866 to 1867, Miller served as

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and police magistrate.

Personal life

Miller was married around 1830 and had three children including prominent Omaha citizen George L. Miller. Miller died on September 30, 1888. He was 88 years old.

References

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