Elijah Miller

Elijah Miller (April 11, 1772 - November 13, 1851) was a lawyer and judge in Auburn, New York. His daughter, Frances Adeline Miller Seward, married future U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward in 1824. Seward was a junior partner in Miller's law practice.[1] Miller granted permission for Seward to marry his daughter under the condition that they live in his South Street home with him.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "William H. Seward: Biography and Much More from Answers.com". Answers.com. Retrieved July 8, 2007.
  2. ↑ "Seward House -- Biography". Seward House. Retrieved July 8, 2007.

Works

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (2005) ISBN 0-684-82490-6