Benjamin M. Miller
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.
Benjamin Meek Miller | |
|---|---|
Wilcox Progressive Era (Camden, AL), May 6, 1920 | |
| 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 | March 13, 1864 Oak Hill, Alabama |
| Died | February 6, 1944 (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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