Benjamin M. Miller
American politician (1864–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Meek Miller (March 13, 1864 – February 6, 1944) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 39th Governor of Alabama from 1931 to 1935. The Scottsboro Boys affair notably occurred during his gubernatorial tenure.
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Benjamin Meek Miller | |
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39th Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 19, 1931 – January 14, 1935 | |
Lieutenant | Hugh D. Merrill |
Preceded by | Bibb Graves |
Succeeded by | Bibb Graves |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1888–1889 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1864-03-13)March 13, 1864 Oak Hill, Alabama |
Died | February 6, 1944(1944-02-06) (aged 79) Selma, Alabama |
Resting place | Camden Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Otis Duggan Miller |
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
Profession | Attorney, judge |
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