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Miller (WARNER an American legislator)

WARNER, an American legislator; born in Oswego co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1838. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the 5th New York Cavalry, and was afterward promoted to 1st lieutenant. Member of New York Assembly in 1874-1875; and of Congress 1878-1880. On the resignation of Thomas C. Platt, in 1881, he was elected MILLET to fill that unexpired term in the United States Senate; in 1888 was the Republican nominee for governor of New York, but was defeated. Died in 1918.

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