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Samuel Freeman Miller Born April 5, 1816, Richmond, KY
Served July 21, 1862 – October 13, 1890 (28 years, 2 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 5 Predecessor Peter Vivian Daniel Successor Henry Billings Brown Appointment record July 16, 1862 Nominated July 16, 1862 Confirmed (voice vote) July 16, 1862 Commissioned July 21, 1862 Judicial oath October 13, 1890 Died in office