John Franklin Miller (California politician)

John Franklin Miller
United States Senator
from California
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 8, 1886
Preceded byNewton Booth
Succeeded byGeorge Hearst
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office
1861
Succeeded byJohn Reynolds
Personal details
Born(1831-11-21)November 21, 1831
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1886(1886-03-08) (aged 54)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
RelationsJohn Franklin Miller (nephew)
Parent
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Rank Brevet Major General
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Franklin Miller (November 21, 1831 – March 8, 1886) was a lawyer, businessman, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He represented California in the United States Senate from 1881 until his death. He was a proponent of several bills against Chinese immigrants.