Miller, Nathan, 1743-1790

Nathan Miller (March 20, 1743 – May 20, 1790) was an American shipbuilder, merchant, and statesman from Rhode Island.

Born in Warren in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Miller attended private school before engaging as a shipbuilder and merchant. He served as a member of the Rhode Island Legislature from 1772 to 1774, and in 1780, 1782, 1783, and 1790. In 1772, he was also commissioned a brigadier general in the Rhode Island Militia, serving in this capacity until 1778, although having duties of an administrative nature rather than as a field general.

Miller served as a member of the Congress of the Confederation from July to November 1786. Though re-elected, he did not take his seat. In 1790, Miller served as a member of the state constitutional convention. He died in Warren and was buried in the North Burial Ground there.