William Jones Miller (June 26,1856 - January 18,1938) was an American politician. He held several statewide offices in Mississippi,serving as its State Treasurer from 1904 to 1908 and its State Auditor from 1920 to 1924.
Miller served as Sheriff of Panola County from 1889 to 1895.[1][3] From 1900 to 1904,he served as clerk in the office of State AuditorW. Q. Cole (1900-1904).[3] On November 3,1903,Miller was elected State Treasurer of Mississippi as a Democrat for the 1904-1908 term.[3][1] In 1911,Miller ran for State Treasurer again.[4] Miller also served as Fire Marshal of Mississippi.[1] He served as Deputy Auditor from 1916 to 1920.[5] In November 1919,Miller was elected State Auditor of Mississippi,and served from 1920 to 1924.[1]
On April 1,1923,Miller announced his candidacy for State Revenue Agent.[6] His candidacy was endorsed by Governor Lee M. Russell,Senator John Sharp Williams,and Representative B. G. Lowrey,among others.[7] He was elected and served from 1924 to 1928.[8] In 1933,he became the doorman at the United States Senate building.[2] Miller died of pneumonia at 3 AM at Washington,D.C. on January 18,1938.[2]
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