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Milton Latham | |
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| United States Senator from California | |
| In office March 5, 1860 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Henry P. Haun |
| Succeeded by | John Conness |
| 6th Governor of California | |
| In office January 9, 1860 – January 14, 1860 | |
| Lieutenant | John G. Downey |
| Preceded by | John B. Weller |
| Succeeded by | John G. Downey |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | James W. Denver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1827 Columbus, Ohio |
| Died | March 4, 1882 (aged 54) New York City |
| Political party | Lecompton Democrat |
| Spouse | Sophie Birdsall |
| Alma mater | Jefferson College |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician, teacher |
Milton Slocum Latham (May 23, 1827 – March 4, 1882) was an American politician, who served as the sixth governor of California and as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. A Lecompton Democrat, Latham resigned from office (the second governor to do so) after being elected by the state legislature to a seat in the U.S. Senate.