John Miller
1805–1883 (age 78)
Biography
John Miller earned respect as an engineer whose steady attention to steam and masonry gave birth to bridges, harbours, and railways that steadied the pulse of Scotland's trade routes. He was known for mentoring apprentices, sharing his practical knowledge so that new generations could maintain the lines he helped to lay.
Dean Cemetery preserves his memory with a simple stone that celebrates the quiet confidence of a man who believed the engineer's highest calling was to make the world more reliable for all who travelled upon it. Visitors there are reminded how steady craftsmanship is a form of public devotion.