Representative Robert Orpheus Miller View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Date of Death: 7/4/1944

Birth Place: Topeka, IL

Party Affiliation: Republican

Assemblies Served:
House: 38 (1919) - 39 (1921)

Home County: Lucas

Robert Orpheus Miller

Lucas County

Representative from Lucas county, was born September 28, 1862, in Mason county, Illinois. Father was born in Armagh, Ireland, of Scotch parentage. Mother born in Illinois of American parentage. Moved to Norwood farm in 1868, where he now resides. Has been engaged in breeding and importing pure bred horses, sheep and Shorthorn cattle all of his life. Was a student of Simpson College, class '85. Member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Representative to Grand Lodge in 1912-13, I.O.O.F. Married to Amy E. Puderbaugh, January 1st, 1890. Elected in 1918. A republican in politics.

House District 16