He then studied law with Jacob R. Van Rensselaer, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Livingston, New York in 1806.
[15] (The Board of Canvassers was the body responsible for overseeing the conduct of elections and counting of ballots.)
In 1841 Miller ran unsuccessfully for the New York State Senate, losing to Erastus Corning.
[17] Miller was also active in several businesses, including serving on the board of directors of the Hudson and Boston Railroad.
[22] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress