James Milton Smith
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For the New Yorker politician, see James M. Smith.
James Milton Smith (October 24, 1823 – November 25, 1890) was a Confederate infantry colonel in the American Civil War, as well as a post-war Governor of Georgia.
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James Milton Smith | |
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48th Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 12, 1872– January 12, 1877 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin F. Conley |
Succeeded by | Alfred H. Colquitt |
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1871–1871 | |
Preceded by | Robert McWhorter |
Succeeded by | Joseph B. Cumming |
Personal details | |
Born | (1823-10-24)October 24, 1823 Twiggs County, Georgia |
Died | November 25, 1890(1890-11-25) (aged 67) Columbus, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
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