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Milton Latham
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"Senator Latham" redirects here. For the North Carolina state senate member, see Louis C. Latham.
Milton Slocum Latham (May 23, 1827 – March 4, 1882) was an American politician, who served as the sixth governor of California and as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. A Lecompton Democrat, Latham resigned from office (the second governor to do so) after being elected by the state legislature to a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Quick Facts United States Senator from California, Preceded by ...
Milton Latham | |
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United States Senator from California | |
In office March 5, 1860 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Henry P. Haun |
Succeeded by | John Conness |
6th Governor of California | |
In office January 9, 1860 – January 14, 1860 | |
Lieutenant | John G. Downey |
Preceded by | John B. Weller |
Succeeded by | John G. Downey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Edward C. Marshall |
Succeeded by | James W. Denver |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-05-23)May 23, 1827 Columbus, Ohio |
Died | March 4, 1882(1882-03-04) (aged 54) New York City |
Political party | Lecompton Democrat |
Spouse | Sophie Birdsall |
Alma mater | Jefferson College |
Profession | Lawyer, politician, teacher |
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