Milton A. Candler
Milton A. Candler | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel 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 | January 11, 1837 |
| Died | August 8, 1909 (aged 72) Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Decatur Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Murphey |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | Captain, 10th Georgia Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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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.