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William James Samford | |
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31st Governor of Alabama | |
In office December 1, 1900 – June 11, 1901 | |
Lieutenant | William D. Jelks |
Preceded by | Joseph F. Johnston |
Succeeded by | William D. Jelks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Jeremiah N. Williams |
Succeeded by | William C. Oates |
Personal details | |
Born | September 16, 1844 Greenville, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 1901 (aged 56) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Caroline Elizabeth Drake |
Profession | Lawyer |
William James Samford (September 16, 1844 – June 11, 1901) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 31st Governor of Alabama and in the United States House of Representatives.