Samuel James Renwick McMillan
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| Samuel James Renwick McMillan | |
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| In office March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander Ramsey |
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| Succeeded by | Cushman Davis |
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| Born | February 22, 1826 |
| Died | October 3, 1897 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Republican |
Samuel James Renwick McMillan (February 22, 1826 – October 3, 1897) was an American politician. He was a Republican U.S. Senator from Minnesota. McMillan served in the U.S. Senate in the 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, and 49th United States Congresses, from March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1887. He had also been a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1864 to 1875 and served as Chief Justice from 1874 – 1875. He graduated from Western University of Pennsylvania in 1846, later studying the law on his own as was the custom of the day.
| Preceded by Alexander Ramsey |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Minnesota 1875 – 1887 Served alongside: William Windom, Alonzo J. Edgerton, Dwight M. Sabin |
Succeeded by Cushman Davis |
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