William J. Mills
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William Joseph Mills (January 11, 1849 – December 24, 1915) was an American jurist who served three terms as the chief justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court and as the nineteenth and final Governor of New Mexico Territory.
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William J. Mills | |
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19th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
In office March 1, 1910 – January 15, 1912 | |
Nominated by | William H. Taft |
Preceded by | George Curry |
Succeeded by | William C. McDonald as state Governor |
Chief Justice of the New Mexico Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office January 31, 1898 – January 30, 1910 | |
Nominated by | William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Thomas W. Smith |
Succeeded by | William H. Pope |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-01-11)January 11, 1849 Yazoo City, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | December 24, 1915(1915-12-24) (aged 66) Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic/Republican |
Spouse | Alice Waddingham |
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