James Miller (general)
1st governor of Arkansas Territory from 1819 to 1824 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brevet Brigadier-General James Miller (April 25, 1776 – July 7, 1851) was a senior officer of the United States Army who commanded infantry in the Canadian Theater of the War of 1812. After the war, he served as the first governor of Arkansas Territory from 1819 to 1824. He also served as the superintendent of Indian affairs for the territory. It was during his term as governor, and partly due to his influence, that the territory's capital was moved from Arkansas Post to Little Rock.
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James Miller | |
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1st Governor of Arkansas Territory | |
In office December 26, 1819 – December 27, 1824 | |
President | James Monroe |
Preceded by | Robert Crittenden (acting) |
Succeeded by | George Izard |
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Born | (1776-04-25)April 25, 1776 Peterborough, New Hampshire |
Died | July 7, 1851(1851-07-07) (aged 75) Temple, New Hampshire |
Resting place | Harmony Grove Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts 42°31′33.21″N 70°54′52.22″W |
Spouse(s) | Martha Ferguson Ruth Flint |
Children | 1 |
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Alma mater | Williams College |
Nickname | "Hero of Lundy's Lane" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1808–1819 |
Rank | Brevet Brigadier-General |
Commands | 6th Infantry Regiment 21st Infantry Regiment |
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