Milton Slocum Latham served as a Senator from California in the United States Congress from 1853 to 1863. A member of the Democratic Party, Milton Slocum Latham contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.
Milton Slocum Latham’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Milton Slocum Latham participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
Milton Slocum Latham (May 23, 1827 – March 4, 1882) was an American politician, who served as the sixth governor of California and as a U.S. representative and U.S. senator. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. A Lecompton Democrat, Latham resigned from office (the second governor to do so) after being elected by the state legislature to a seat in the U.S. Senate.
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