Hugh Davis Merrill (December 20, 1877 – January 5, 1954) was an American politician who served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1931 to 1935.

Hugh Davis Merrill
Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1939–1939
Preceded byMaurice L. Robertson
Succeeded byGeorge O. Miller
In office
1923–1927
Preceded bySeybourn A. Lynne
Succeeded byJ. Lee Long
12th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office
January 19, 1931 – January 14, 1935
GovernorBenjamin M. Miller
Preceded byWilliam C. Davis
Succeeded byThomas E. Knight
Personal details
Born(1877-12-20)December 20, 1877
DiedJanuary 5, 1954(1954-01-05) (aged 76)
Political partyDemocratic

John Merrill, who serves as Secretary of State of Alabama, is a relative.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Doing what he has always wanted to do... Secretary of State - elect, John Merrill". AL.com. 9 November 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
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Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
1931–1935
Succeeded by