Born: October 9, 1892
Owensboro, Kentucky

Died: January 24, 1976

Wilbur Kinsbury Miller

Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit
Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 12, 1945, to a seat vacated by Fred M. Vinson; Confirmed by the Senate on September 24, 1945, and received commission on September 28, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1960-1962. Assumed senior status on October 15, 1964. Service terminated on January 24, 1976, due to death.

University of Michigan
Read law, 1916

Frame Dimensions
Oil on canvas 40″ X 30″

Artist
C.J. Fox. The portraits of Judges Prettyman, Robb, Stephens, and Miller bear the signature “C.J. Fox” but may have been painted by another artist associated with the Charles J. Fox portraiture firm.

Year Painted
Circa 1963

The Miller Courts 1960-1962

Professional Career:

Private practice, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1916-1918
U.S. Army, 1918
Private practice, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1918-1945
County attorney, Daviess County, Kentucky, 1921-1929
Member, Public Service Commission of Kentucky, 1934-1935
Judge, Special Court of Appeals of Kentucky, 1940-1941

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

  • Elijah Barrett Prettyman papers, 1901-1971; 62 linear ft. (57,000 items); finding aid; correspondence.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts