William J. Samford
Former Governor of Alabama
William James Samford was an American attorney and politician who served as the 31st Governor of Alabama and in the United States House of Representatives. Wikipedia
Born: September 16, 1844, Greenville, GA
Died: June 11, 1901 (age 56 years), Tuscaloosa, AL
Spouse: Caroline Drake (m. 1865)
Children: Thomas Drake Samford
Education: University of Georgia and Auburn University
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Alabama (1900–1901) and Representative (1879–1881)