Miller, W. Milton, D. D. S.

Submitted by Mike Miller

Miller, W. Milton, D. D. S., was born in New Orleans, La., Jan. 26, 1880; son of Daniel J. and Angelia (McHenry) Miller, the former of whom was a native of Alexandria, La., and the latter of Columbus, Miss. The father was a passenger conductor on the Texas & Pacific R. R., and so continued throughout his active life. The paternal grandfather, D. J. Miller, was state surveyor under Gov. Walker's administration. He married Miss Eliza Walker, a daughter of Gov. Joseph Walker, one of the early governors of Louisiana. Daniel J. Miller, the father, who married Miss Angelia McHenry, Dec .25, 1870, and to them were born 7 children, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of the subject of this sketch. The father died July 11, 1906, but is survived by his wife. W. Milton Miller attended the public school of his native city, afterward entering the New Orleans College of Dentistry (now the dental department of Tulane university), from which he graduated with the degree of D. D. S., class of 1902. Shortly after his graduation Dr. Miller began the practice of dentistry in New Orleans, and through close attention to the requirements of his profession has rapidly built up a large and gratifying clientele in the city. Dr. Miller is a member of the Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian church, and identified with the following professional organizations: First and Second District Dental societies, Louisiana State Dental society, Interstate Dental fraternity of the United States and Canada, and National Dental association. Fraternally he belongs to the Hermitage Lodge No. 98, Free and Accepted Masons, being Past Master of same; Orleans Delta Chapter No. 1, R. A. M. and Indivisable Friends Commandery No. 1, and Jerusalem Temple, Mystic Shrine. July 9, 1902, Dr. Miller was married to Miss Natalie Walsh, daughter of Robert M. and Lena (Mentz) Walsh, of Baton Rouge. Mrs. Miller was born at the latter city Feb. 4, 1881. Mr. R. M. Walsh, the wife's father, was superintendent United States mint at New Orleans, and held interests of sugar planter in this state.

Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 803. Edited by Alcee Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.