John Guerrant Miller (1795–1871) was the 13th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was also the 12th person to serve in that office. He resigned his office as mayor on May 4, 1841, to become postmaster in Columbus. He served Columbus as mayor for 13 months. His successor after 1841 was Thomas Wood.[1]

John Guerrant Miller
13th Mayor of Columbus
In office
1840 – May 4, 1841
Preceded byPhilo H. Olmsted
Succeeded byThomas Wood
Personal details
Born1795
Goochland County, Virginia
Died1871
Political partyWhig
Spouse(s)Christian Tyler
Otis Crosby
ChildrenJohn G.
Residence(s)Goochland County, Virginia
Columbus, Ohio
Alma materCollege of William & Mary
ProfessionMayor
Newspaper operator
Attorney
Postmaster
Judge
Gas Company Director
Justice of the Peace

References

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  1. ^ Egger & (1975), pp. 19.

Bibliography

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  • Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.
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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1840–1841
Succeeded by