Miller, John Elvis Born May 15, 1888, in Aid, MO Died January 30, 1981, in Little Rock, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 31, 1941, to a seat vacated by Heartsill Ragon. Confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 1941, and received commission on March 12, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1958-1967. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1967. Service terminated on January 30, 1981, due to death. Education: University of Kentucky College of Law, LL.B., 1912 Professional Career: Private practice, Searcy, Arkansas, 1912-1919 Prosecutor, First Judicial Circuit, Arkansas, 1919-1922 U.S. representative from Arkansas, 1931-1937 U.S. senator from Arkansas, 1937-1941 Research Collections Oral History