Peter Mills | |
|---|---|
| United States Attorney for the District of Maine | |
| In office September 1969 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Lloyd P. LaFountain |
| Succeeded by | George J. Mitchell |
| In office August 17, 1953 – January 20, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Alton A. Lessard |
| Succeeded by | Alton A. Lessard |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 4, 1967 – September 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney D. Maxwell |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Holman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sumner Peter Mills Jr. August 26, 1911 Farmington, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 2001 (aged 90) Farmington, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Katherine Coffin
(m. 1941; div. 1975) |
| Children | 5, including Peter and Janet |
| Education | Colby College (AB) Boston University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Sumner Peter Mills Jr. (August 26, 1911 – September 22, 2001) was an American attorney and politician from Maine.[1] He is the father of Governor Janet Mills and State Senator Sumner Peter Mills III.
Early life and education
Mills was born on August 26, 1911, in Farmington, Maine, to Sumner Peter Mills and the former Flora Pearson. He attended Hebron Academy, Colby College, and Boston University School of Law.
References
- ↑ "Peter Mills". Bangor Daily News. September 24, 2001. p. B7. Retrieved February 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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