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Charles R. Miller
54thGovernor of Delaware
In office January 21, 1913 – January 16, 1917
Lieutenant	Colen Ferguson
Preceded by	Simeon S. Pennewill
Succeeded by	John G. Townsend Jr.
Member of theDelaware Senate
In office January 6, 1911 - January 7, 1913
Personal details
Born	Charles Robert Miller (1857-09-30)September 30, 1857 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 18, 1927(1927-09-18) (aged 69) Berlin, New Jersey, U.S.
Party	Republican
Spouse	Abigail Morgan Woodnutt ​ ​ (m. 1874)​
Residence(s)	Wilmington, Delaware
Alma mater	Swarthmore CollegeUniversity of Pennsylvania Law School
Profession	Lawyer
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Charles Robert Miller (September 30, 1857 – September 18, 1927) was an American lawyer and politician fromWilmington, Delaware. He was a member of theRepublican Party, who served in theDelaware General Assembly and asGovernor of Delaware.

Miller was born on September 30, 1857, inWest Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Margaretta (Black) and Robert Miller. He graduated fromSwarthmore College in 1879 and theUniversity of Pennsylvania Law School in 1881. He had married Abigail Morgan Woodnutt in 1874 and they had three children,Thomas W., Clement W., and Mrs. Forest Willard. Charles and family were members of the Episcopal Church. Shortly afterwards he came to Delaware as a lawyer for theWilmington Malleable Iron Company. Miller served one term in theDelaware State Senate, during the 1911/1912 session. After he left state office he practiced law in Wilmington and was president of theWilmington Farmer's Bank.

Miller was electedGovernor of Delaware in 1912 by defeatingThomas M. Monaghan, theDemocratic Party candidate. 1912 was a Democratic sweep, except for Miller's narrow victory, perhaps attributed to the fact that Monaghan, his opponent, was aRoman Catholic.

During his term ferry service was initiated betweenNew Castle, Delaware, andPenns Grove, New Jersey, and theLewes and Rehoboth Canal was built. Women were also first admitted toDelaware College. The major event, however, was the outbreak ofWorld War I inEurope and the effect in Delaware of the rapid expansion of demand for gunpowder. At the war's commencement, Miller and his wife were on a German passenger ship, and after an exciting chase up theEnglish Channel, he and others persuaded the German captain to give up his ship to his British pursuers.

Miller died while visiting a friend atBerlin, New Jersey, and is buried in theWilmington and Brandywine Cemetery at Wilmington. His son,Thomas W. Miller, was theU.S. representative fromDelaware during the last two years of his term. His grandson,Clement W. Miller, was aU.S. representative fromCalifornia from 1959 until 1962.

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. Members of the Delaware General Assembly take office the second Tuesday of January. State senators have a four-year term. The governor takes office the third Tuesday of January and has a four-year term.

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• Hoffecker, Carol E. (2004).Democracy in Delaware. Wilmington, Delaware: Cedar Tree Books.ISBN 1-892142-23-6.
• Martin, Roger A. (1984).History of Delaware Through its Governors. Wilmington, Delaware: McClafferty Press.
• Martin, Roger A. (1995).Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
• Sobel, Robert; J. Racino (1988).Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789-1978. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.ISBN 0-930466-00-4.

• Hall of Governors Portrait Gallery;Portrait courtesy of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Dover.

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• Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States
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• Charles R. Miller atFind a Grave
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• Delaware Historical Society;website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
• University of Delaware;Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965

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