Miller, Josiah, 1828-1870.
Josiah Miller (1828-1870) was prominent in the early history of Kansas. It has been asserted that it was he who proposed the motto which was included on the State Seal of Kansas, but this is not fully documented. His business interests, which contributed to the growth of Lawrence, included the publication of the Kansas Free State (1855-1856) with Robert G. Elliott, original membership in the Lawrence Bridge Company, one-third ownership of the bridge charter across the Kansas River, and corporate partnership in the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad. Miller's political activities were closely associated with the Free State movement in Kansas. He was a member of the first state senate which met in 1861 and he later served in the state senate in 1866. A brief biographical outline follows:
- 1828 - Born, South Carolina, November 12, 1828, to Robert H. and Susannah (McAlliley) Miller.
- 1851 - Graduate, Indiana University (then law school), Poughkeepsie, NY.
- 1854 - Married Agnes B. Carlisle, Bloomington, Indiana, January 3, 1854.
- 1855 - Published first issue, Kansas Free State (January 3, 1855) with his partner, Robert G. Elliott.
- 1856 - Press destroyed May 21, 1856 by proslavery men during sacking of Lawrence. Arrested by South Carolina's General Buford, acquitted. Left Lawrence to go east and campaign for presidential election of William Fremont. Returned to Lawrence in the fall of 1856.
- 1857 - Probate Judge, Douglas County, Kansas Territory.
- 1861 - Member, first state legislature; resigned to become Lawrence postmaster (1861-63).
- 1863 - Paymaster, U.S. Army with rank of major.
- 1866 - Elected to state legislature.
- 1870 - Died, July 7, Lawrence.
From the guide to the Account Book, April 1, 1855-May 20, 1855, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection)
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