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Augustus Samuel Miller (August 13, 1847 – September 26, 1905) was 22nd mayor of Providence, Rhode Island 1903–1905. He died while in office.

Personal life

Augustus S. Miller was born August 13, 1847, in Plainfield, Connecticut.[1][2] His family ancestry can be traced back to Roger Williams.[3] He graduated from Brown University[4] in 1871.[1][3]

Law career

After being admitted to the bar in 1874, Miller formed a law partnership with Henry J. Spooner, who later was elected Congressman[1][4] Later he formed the firm Miller & Caroll with Thomas A. Carroll.[4] He was vice president of the Rhode Island Bar Association.[4]

Political career

Miller served several terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and was speaker for two terms,[4] 1889–1891.[3] He also served two terms as state senator from Providence.[4] Miller was elected to the mayor's office twice, in 1903 and 1904.

Death and burial

Miller died suddenly while socializing at the elite Hope Club in Providence in the early morning hours of September 26.[1] He sank back in his chair and died before help could arrive.[4] The cause was ruled as heart disease.[1] His wife Elizabeth and son William D. survived him.[1]

He is buried in Providence's North Burial Ground.

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