James Miller | |
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 Bust of James Miller, by Sir John Steell, Old College,University of Edinburgh | |
| Born | (1812-04-02)2 April 1812 Eassie, Angus, Scotland |
| Died | 17 June 1864(1864-06-17) (aged 52) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Other names | Prof Miller |
| Occupation | Scottish surgeon |
James MillerFRCSEd,FRSE (2 April 1812 – 17 June 1864) was a surgeon and medical author inEdinburgh. He was author of the important 19th century textbook,Principles of Surgery. Like his father he became a member of the Free Church of Scotland in 1843 and was a firm believer intemperance.
He was born on 2 April 1812 in the manse ofEassie in Angus, the son of Rev James Miller (1777–1860) and Barbara Martin. He studied Medicine at bothSt Andrews University andEdinburgh University.[1]
From 1832 to 1834 he served as assistant toRobert Liston, taking over his practice in 1834. He continued this until 1842 then took up the role of Professor of Surgery atEdinburgh University. At the same time he acted as principal surgeon toEdinburgh Royal Infirmary.[2] During this period he lived at 51 Queen Street, a handsome Georgian townhouse inEdinburgh's First New Town.[3] DrJames Young Simpson was his immediate neighbour. In 1842 Miller was elected a member of theHarveian Society of Edinburgh and served as President in 1860.[4] In 1843 he was elected a member of theAesculapian Club.[5]
He later moved to 23York Place, Edinburgh.[6]
He died at Pinkhill House inInveresk nearEdinburgh on 17 June 1864, and is buried inGrange Cemetery in Edinburgh. The grave lies on the northern wall.
He was brother to Robert Miller, Surgeon to the Governor ofMadras.[7]
He married Penelope Garden Campbell Gordon (1813-1873) in 1836. Their daughter, Elizabeth Gordon Miller, marriedPatrick Heron Watson.
His sons included Dr Alexander Gordon Miller.
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