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 |
| Relatives | Elizabeth Caroline Dowdell (aunt) |
| 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.