Professor W. H. Miller, county superintendent of schools of Anderson county, is one of the prominent and substantial citizens of Clinton. He was born in Andersonville, on the 17th of January, 1883, a son of Robert Franklin and Sarah (Longmire) Miller. Both parents were members of pioneer families in this section of the state [p.888] and the father was for many years engaged in the conduct of a mercantile business and in farming.
W. H. Miller received his education in the public schools of his native county and graduated from the high school at Andersonville and subsequently the Andersonville Institute. For four years he was an instructor in the institute and at the same time attended Carson and Newman College, where he was a student for four years, graduating in 1914, with the degree of A. B. For some time after receiving his degree he remained at the Andersonville Institute in the capacity of treasurer. He was elected principal of this institution, which is a Baptist school, and held that important position for four years. In the meantime he took postgraduate work at the University of Tennessee and in 1917 he was elected county superintendent of schools of Anderson county, in which capacity he is now active. Under his management the educational facilities of the community have been greatly advanced and improved and he is readily conceded to be one of the most successful educators in the county. He was a member of the executive board of the East Tennessee Educational Association and is a member of the State Teachers Association.
On the 17th of October, 1905, was celebrated the marriage of Professor Miller and Miss Carrie Carden, a native of Tennessee. To their union six children have been born: Willie Maud, Walter Claxton, Robert Allen, W. H., Jr., Mary Grace and Carroll Reece.
Since attaining his majority Professor Miller has given his stanch support to the republican party and the principles for which it stands. Although he has little time for party affairs, he is essentially public-spirited and is never too busy to give his aid in the furtherance of any movement for the benefit of the community at large. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He is a deacon in the Baptist church, taught a Sunday school class for twenty-two years, and is now assistant superintendent of the Sunday school. Professor Miller has the genius for making and keeping friends and no man in this community is more highly esteemed for his integrity and sterling worth.
Tennessee, The Volunteer State, 1769-1923, Vol. 2 -- transcribed by, Amanda Jowers
