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Edwin Denison Morgan
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| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 |
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| Preceded by | Preston King |
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| Succeeded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
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21st Governor of New York
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| In office January 1, 1859 – December 31, 1862 |
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| Lieutenant | Robert Campbell |
| Preceded by | John Alsop King |
| Succeeded by | Horatio Seymour |
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| Born | February 8, 1811 Washington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1883 (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edwin Denison Morgan (February 8, 1811 – February 14, 1883) was Governor of New York from 1859 to 1862 and served in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869. He was the first and longest serving chairman of the Republican National Committee. He was also a Union Army general during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Morgan was born in Washington, Massachusetts on February 8, 1811. He began his business career as a grocer in Hartford, Connecticut. He became a partner with his uncle and served on the city council. In 1836 he relocated to New York City and became a successful wholesaler, broker, and banker. He was a city alderman, state senator (1850 -1853), and state commissioner of immigration.
Because of his wealthcitation needed, Morgan became highly influential in Republican politics of his time and twice served as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Known for generous contributions to charities and causes, he contributed large sums to the Union Theological Seminary.
Edwin Morgan was a cousin to Morgan G. Bulkeley, a governor of Connecticut.
Morgan died in New York City on February 14, 1883. He was interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford.1
See also
References
- ^ Edwin Denison Morgan, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed April 25, 2008.
References
- Edwin D. Morgan at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved on 2008-02-12
- Mr. Lincoln and New York: Edwin D. Morgan
External links
- Edwin D. Morgan at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-02-12
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Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1856 – 1864 |
Succeeded by Henry Jarvis Raymond |
| Preceded by William Claflin |
Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1872 – 1876 |
Succeeded by Zachariah Chandler |
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| Preceded by John A. King |
Governor of New York 1859 – 1863 |
Succeeded by Horatio Seymour |
| United States Senate | ||
| Preceded by Preston King |
United States Senator (Class 1) from New York March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 Served alongside: Ira Harris and Roscoe Conkling |
Succeeded by Reuben E. Fenton |
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| NAME | Morgan, Edwin D. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Union Army general |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 8, 1811 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, Massachusetts |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 14, 1883 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | New York City, New York |