William J. Samford

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William James Samford
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
Born	September 16, 1844 Greeneville, Meriwether County, Georgia
Died	June 11, 1901 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Caroline Elizabeth Drake
Profession	Lawyer
Religion	Methodist

William James Samford (September 16, 1844–June 11, 1901) was an American Democratic politician who was the Governor of Alabama from 1900 to 1901. He missed the first few weeks of his term because he was out of the state seeking medical treatment, so William D. Jelks acted as governor from December 1 to December 26, 1900. He died in office on June 11, 1901, and Jelks again assumed the role of governor.

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