Edwin D. Morgan
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Edwin Denison Morgan | |
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United States Senator from New York |
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In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 |
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Preceded by | Preston King |
Succeeded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
21st Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1859 – December 31, 1862 |
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Lieutenant | Robert Campbell |
Preceded by | John Alsop King |
Succeeded by | Horatio Seymour |
1st Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
In office 1856–1864 |
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Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Henry J. Raymond |
5th Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
In office 1872–1876 |
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Preceded by | William Claflin |
Succeeded by | Zachariah Chandler |
Personal details | |
Born | Washington, Massachusetts |
February 8, 1811
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. New York City, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Eliza Matilda Waterman (1833–1883; his death) |
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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 to Jasper and Catherine Morgan. The family moved to Windsor, Connecticut, where Morgan received his early education.[1] 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.
In 1843, Morgan organized E.D. Morgan & Company, an import house, in partnership with George D. Morgan, his cousin, and Frederick Avery, who left the firm a year later and was replaced by J.T. Terry. Solon Humphreys was taken in as a full partner in 1854 after working several years as an agent in St. Louis, Missouri. Largely through his connections, the firm became the principal agent for Missouri securities. Nearly two-thirds of the bonds issued by the State of Missouri from 1835-1860, plus a large share of securities of St. Louis, were sold through the house of Morgan - in all perhaps thirty million dollars worth. All the while the firm maintained its wholesale grocery trade.[1]
In 1849, Morgan was elected as a member of the New York City Board of Assistant Aldermen. He made a name for himself as chairman of the Sanitary Committee during the cholera epidemic of 1848.[1] He was also a member of the New York State Senate from 1850 to 1853, and State Commissioner of Immigration.[2]
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]: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.[3] He was buried at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford.[3][5]
See also
Notes
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. p. 397
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- ↑ Edwin Denison Morgan, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
References
- Finding Aid to Edwin D. Morgan Papers, 1833-1883 at the New York State Library, accessed January 4, 2016
- 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
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New York State Senate | ||
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Preceded by | New York State Senate 6th District 1850–1853 |
Succeeded by Erastus Brooks |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by | Governor of New York 1859–1862 |
Succeeded by Horatio Seymour |
Preceded by | 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 | Chairman of the Republican National Committee 1872–1876 |
Succeeded by Zachariah Chandler |
Preceded by | Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee 1874–1875 |
Succeeded by Alonzo B. Cornell |
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- Burials at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford, Connecticut)
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