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Miles Benjamin McSweeney
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Miles Benjamin McSweeney (April 18, 1855 – September 29, 1909) was the 87th governor of South Carolina from June 2, 1899, to January 20, 1903.
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Miles Benjamin McSweeney | |
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87th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office June 2, 1899 – January 20, 1903 | |
Lieutenant | Robert B. Scarborough James H. Tillman |
Preceded by | William Haselden Ellerbe |
Succeeded by | Duncan Clinch Heyward |
62nd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
In office January 18, 1897 – June 2, 1899 | |
Governor | William Haselden Ellerbe |
Preceded by | W.H. Timmerman |
Succeeded by | Robert B. Scarborough |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Hampton County | |
In office November 27, 1894 – January 12, 1897 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-04-18)April 18, 1855 Charleston, South Carolina, US |
Died | September 29, 1909(1909-09-29) (aged 54) Baltimore, Maryland, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
Profession | Newspaper editor |
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