Leslie A. Miller | |
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 Millerc. 1932 | |
| 17th Governor of Wyoming | |
| In office January 2, 1933 – January 2, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Alonzo M. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Nels H. Smith |
| Member of theWyoming Senate from theLaramie County district | |
| In office January 9, 1945 – January 3, 1949 Serving with Pat Norris | |
| Preceded by | Reuben Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Frank Thomas |
| In office January 9, 1929 – July 1930 Serving with Edward T. Lazear | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Roche S. Mentzer |
| Member of theWyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1923–1925 | |
| Constituency | Laramie County |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Constituency | Albany County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leslie Andrew Miller (1886-01-29)January 29, 1886 Junction City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1970(1970-09-29) (aged 84) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1918–1919 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Leslie Andrew Miller (January 29, 1886 – September 29, 1970) was an American politician who served as the17th governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933, until January 2, 1939. He was aNew Deal[1]Democrat.
Miller was born inJunction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886.[2] In 1892, his family moved toWyoming. He served in theUnited States Marines from 1918 until 1919.
Miller entered politics following his service and was elected to theWyoming House of Representatives. He was elected17th 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.[3]
Governor Miller was re-elected in 1934 and he replaced hanging with thegas chamber for executions.[4] In 1938, he was defeated byNels H. Smith.
After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on theWar Production Board as well as theWyoming State Senate.
In 1909, Miller married Margaret Moran. The couple had two children.[2]
Miller's health declined after he had a stroke in early 1969, and he died at a care home inCheyenne, Wyoming, on September 29, 1970, at the age of 84.[2]
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee forGovernor of Wyoming 1930,1932,1934,1938 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Governor of Wyoming January 2, 1933 – January 2, 1939 | Succeeded by |
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