Milton A. Candler

Milton A. Candler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879
Preceded byJames C. Freeman
Succeeded byNathaniel 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(1837-01-11)January 11, 1837
Campbellton, Campbell County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1909(1909-08-08) (aged 72)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Resting placeDecatur Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Murphey
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
OccupationLawyer, politician, soldier
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1863–1865 (CSA)
RankCaptain, 10th Georgia Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican 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.