Miller, William Winlock, 1822-1876

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General William Winlock Miller was appointed surveyor of customs at Port Nisqually in 1851 and traveled overland from Illinois to Oregon arriving at Puget Sound in October. He settled in Olympia where he was twice elected mayor. Acting Governor Mason appointed Miller quartermaster general during the 1856-57 Indian wars.

From the description of Accounts, 1845-1874. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126628

William Winlock Miller (1822-1876): Surveyor and Inspector of Revenue for Port of Nisqually, 1851; Quarter Master General of Washington Territory Militia, 1857-61; Director and Commissioner for Olympia of the North Pacific Railroad Co., 1857; District Court Notary Public, 1857, 1861; Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Washington Territory, 1861; Treasurer of the Territory Fund for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Soldiers, 1862; Mayor of Olympia, 1872.

From the description of William Winlock Miller collection, 1845-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126643

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Birth 1822

Death 1876

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