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William Miller Jenkins

American lawyer

Died when: 85 years 177 days (1025 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

William Miller Jenkins

William Miller Jenkins (April 25, 1856 - October 19, 1941) was an American lawyer and Republican politician.He was appointed by President William McKinley in 1901 as the fifth governor of Oklahoma Territory.

However, he had only served for six months when President Theodore Roosevelt removed him from office, after receiving complaints of political malfeasance.

Although Jenkins was exonerated by subsequent investigations, his removal could not be undone, forcing his early retirement.


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