G. Tyler Miller

George Tyler Miller (July 25, 1902 July 24, 1988) was the third president of Madison College (now James Madison University), serving from 1949 to 1971. He was previously Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction under Governor William M. Tuck. Miller Hall on JMU's campus is named for him. He died in 1988 in Lynchburg.

G. Tyler Miller
Portrait of Miller, 1950
3rd President of James Madison University
In office
September 3, 1949  December 31, 1970
Preceded bySamuel Page Duke
Succeeded byRonald E. Carrier
11th Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office
June 15, 1946  August 31, 1949
GovernorWilliam M. Tuck
Preceded byDabney S. Lancaster
Succeeded byDowell J. Howard
Personal details
Born
George Tyler Miller

(1902-07-25)July 25, 1902
Washington, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 1988(1988-07-24) (aged 85)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Spouses
  • Kathryn Gray Weaver
    (m. 1929; died 1935)
  • Elise Reaguer
    (m. 1947; died 1956)
  • Elizabeth Thaxton Mauzy
    (m. 1968; died 1988)
Parent
EducationVirginia Military Institute
Occupation
  • Educator
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