The Humphreys of Mississippi
- Benjamin G. Humphreys (1808–1882), Governor of Mississippi 1865–1868. Father of Benjamin G. Humphreys II.
- Benjamin G. Humphreys II (1865–1923), District Attorney in Mississippi 1895–1903, U.S. Representative from Mississippi 1903–1923, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1920. Son of Benjamin G. Humphreys.
- William Y. Humphreys (1890–1933), U.S. Representative from Mississippi 1923–1925, Prosecuting Attorney of Washington County, Mississippi 1928–1933. Son of Benjamin G. Humphreys II.
- Benjamin G. Humphreys II (1865–1923), District Attorney in Mississippi 1895–1903, U.S. Representative from Mississippi 1903–1923, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1920. Son of Benjamin G. Humphreys.
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Famous quotes containing the word mississippi:
“Mississippi: I told you I was no good with a gun.
Bull: The trouble is Doc, Cole was in front of the gun. The safe place is behind Mississippi when he shoots that thing.”
—Leigh Brackett (1915–1978)