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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.
Significant Facts. Born: May 23, 1827 in Columbus, Ohio. Died: March 4, 1882 in New York City, New York. Married: on October 1, 1853 in San Francisco, CA. Political Party: Lecompton Democrat.
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.
Milton was a town in Calaveras County named after Milton Latham, a railroad financier and politician. Learn about his role in the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad and the copper boom and bust in the 1870s.
Inaugural Address. Delivered: January 9, 1860. GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATURE AND FELLOW CITIZENS: Entering upon the duties of Chief Magistrate of our young State, it is expected of me, in accordance with precedent, to briefly indicate the line of policy by which I will be governed.
Milton Latham was governor of California for only five days. He was the successful candidate to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate, and chose that post over the governor’s position.
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Milton Slocum Latham (May 23, 1827 – March 4, 1882) was the 6th Governor of California for only five days from January 9th to January 14th, 1860! Latham really just wanted to fill the vacant Senate seat made available after the dueling death of Senator David C. Broderick.
