Milton A. Candler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | James C. Freeman |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Job Hammond |
Member of the Georgia Senate from DeKalb County | |
In office 1868–1872 | |
Member of the Georgia State Constitutional Convention from DeKalb County | |
In office 1865–1868 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from DeKalb County | |
In office 1861–1863 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Campbellton, Campbell County, Georgia, U.S. | January 11, 1837
Died | August 8, 1909 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 72)
Resting place | Decatur Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Murphey |
Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician, soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1863–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Captain, 10th Georgia Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Milton Anthony Candler (January 11, 1837 – August 8, 1909) was an American lawyer, Confederate officer and politician from an influential Georgia family of businessmen and politicians. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.