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On the list of Calgary's
public officials appears the name of John M. Miller, who for eleven
years has served as city clerk, his long retention in the office being
proof of his ability and the trust reposed in him by his fellow
citizens. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 3, 1887, and is a
son of Robert and Mary (Morton) Miller, natives of Scotland. In 1886
they emigrated to Canada, establishing their home in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
and the father entered the employ of the gas company in the capacity of
blacksmith, having followed that trade in Scotland. He also served as
engineer and recognition of his ability and fidelity came in his
promotion to the position of manager. He remained with that corporation
for several years but is now retired and he and his wife are living in
Winnipeg.
John M. Miller was reared
and educated in his native city, attending the grammar and high schools
and the Winnipeg Business College. After completing his course he became
stenographer and bookkeeper in the office of the city clerk of Winnipeg,
where he was employed from 1.902 until 1907, when he was appointed
private secretary to the mayor. He ably discharged the duties of that
position for four years and in December, 1911, became city clerk of
Calgary, in which capacity he has since been retained. His work is
performed in an efficient and systematic manner and his services are
very valuable to the public.
In April, 1912, Mr.
Miller was united in marriage to Miss Edna Thompson Buchan, a daughter
of Alexander and Margaret (Smith) Buchan, natives of Scotland. In 1883
the father came to Canada, settling in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he has
since resided, and for many years he has filled the office of district
fire chief. Mr. Miller is a member of the Knox Presbyterian church and
through his connection with the Calgary Curling Club and the Municipal
Golf Club he obtains needed recreation and diversion. Fraternally he is
identified with Elks Lodge, No. 4, at Calgary, the Canadian Order of
Foresters, and the Masonic order, belonging to Ashlar Lodge, No. 28, A.
F. & A. M. He has always endeavored to discharge his duty according to
the best of his ability and his advancement has been won through
industry and merit. He stands for progress, reform and improvement in
municipal affairs and has made a highly creditable record as a city
official, exemplifying in his life the sterling characteristics of the
Scotch race. |
