Edwin D. Morgan
| Edwin Denison Morgan | |
|---|---|
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| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Preston King |
| Succeeded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
| 21st Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1859 – December 31, 1862 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert Campbell |
| Preceded by | John Alsop King |
| Succeeded by | Horatio Seymour |
| 1st Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office 1856–1864 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Raymond |
| 5th Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office 1872–1876 | |
| Preceded by | William Claflin |
| Succeeded by | Zachariah Chandler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1811 Washington, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 14, 1883 (aged 72) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Department of New York |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edwin Denison Morgan (February 8, 1811 – February 14, 1883) was the 21st 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.
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 removed to New York City and became a successful wholesaler, broker and banker.
He was an alderman, member of the New York State Senate from 1850 to 1853, and State Commissioner of Immigration.[1]
Morgan became highly influential in Republican politics of his time and twice served as chairman of the Republican National Committee, 1856 to 1864 and 1872 to 1876.[1]
He was Governor of New York from 1859 through 1862, elected in 1858 and 1860. He was appointed major general of volunteers in September 1861 and commanded the Department of New York until he resigned on January 3, 1863, serving simultaneously as governor and head of the military department.[2]
In February 1863, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and served one term until 1869. In January 1869, he sought re-nomination, but was voted down by the Republican caucus of State legislators who instead nominated Ex-Governor Reuben E. Fenton. In 1876, Morgan ran again for Governor but was defeated by Democrat Lucius Robinson.
In 1881, Morgan was nominated by President Chester A. Arthur as Treasury Secretary and was confirmed by the Senate, but declined the position.[3]:255
Known for generous contributions to charities and causes, he contributed large sums to the Union Theological Seminary.
Edwin Morgan was a cousin of Morgan G. Bulkeley, the Governor of Connecticut from 1889 to 1893.
Morgan died in New York City on February 14, 1883.[2] He was buried at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford.[2][4]
See also
- List of American Civil War generals
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reeves, Thomas C. (1975). Gentleman Boss. NY, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. p. 19. ISBN 0-394-46095-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. p. 397
- ↑ Reeves, Thomas C. (1975). Gentleman Boss. NY, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 0-394-46095-2.
- ↑ Edwin Denison Morgan, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
References
- Edwin D. Morgan at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Mr. Lincoln and New York: Edwin D. Morgan
- Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.
External links
- "Edwin D. Morgan". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Samuel Johnson |
New York State Senate 6th District 1850–1853 |
Succeeded by Erastus Brooks |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John A. King |
Governor of New York 1859–1862 |
Succeeded by Horatio Seymour |
| Preceded by Preston King |
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from New York 1863–1869 Served alongside: Ira Harris and Roscoe Conkling |
Succeeded by Reuben E. Fenton |
| Party political offices | ||
| New title | Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1856–1864 |
Succeeded by Henry Jarvis Raymond |
| New title | Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee 1856–1858 |
Succeeded by James Kelly |
| Preceded by William Claflin |
Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1872–1876 |
Succeeded by Zachariah Chandler |
| Preceded by Alonzo B. Cornell |
Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee 1874–1875 |
Succeeded by Alonzo B. Cornell |
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