| Samuel James Renwick McMillan | |
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| U.S. Senator from Minnesota | |
| In office March 4, 1875, to March 4, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander Ramsey |
| Succeeded by | Cushman Kellogg Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1826 Brownsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 3, 1897 (aged 71) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Stillwater Frontier Guards |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Dakota War of 1862 |
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 4, 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. He died in Saint Paul on October 3, 1897 and was interred in Oakland Cemetery.
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| 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 Kellogg Davis |
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