Leslie A. Miller Explained

Leslie Andrew Miller
Order:17th
Office:Governor of Wyoming
Term Start:January 2, 1933
Term End:January 2, 1939
Predecessor:Alonzo Monroe Clark
Successor:Nels Hansen Smith
Office2:Member of the Wyoming Senate
Birth Date:January 29, 1886
Birth Place:Junction City, Kansas, U.S.
Death Place:Wyoming, U.S.
Party:Democrat

Leslie Andrew Miller (January 29, 1886September 29, 1970) was an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933, until January 2, 1939. He was a Democrat.

Biography

Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886.

In 1892, his family moved to Wyoming. He served in the United States Marines from 1918 until 1919. He entered politics following his service and was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives. He was elected 17th Governor of Wyoming. He took his oath and was sworn in on December 27, 1932, 6-days early. He took office on January 2, 1933.[1]

Governor Miller was re-elected in 1935 and he replaced hanging with the gas chamber for executions.[2] In 1938, he was defeated by Nels H. Smith.

After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on the War Production Board as well as the Wyoming State Senate.

He died on September 29, 1970.

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Notes and References

  1. News: . Takes Office In Wyoming. Miller, Governor-elect, Sworn In 6 Days Early, Raises Legal Issue . . December 28, 1932.
  2. News: . Wyoming Adopts Lethal Gas . . February 2, 1935 .