Morgan Foster Larson
| Morgan Foster Larson | |
|---|---|
| 40th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 15, 1929 – January 19, 1932 |
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| Preceded by | A. Harry Moore |
| Succeeded by | A. Harry Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1882 Perth Amboy, New Jersey[1] |
| Died | March 21, 1961 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie Brogger Adda Schmidt |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Morgan Foster Larson (June 15, 1882 – March 21, 1961) was a Republican politician who served as the 40th Governor of New Jersey.
He was born on June 15, 1882, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Larson attended Cooper Union in New York City, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1907 and an Engineer's degree in 1910. He initially worked as an engineer. He was a member of New Jersey Senate from Middlesex County, New Jersey from 1922 through 1928. He was governor of New Jersey from 1929 through 1932.
He was elected Governor of New Jersey in 1928. He won the Republican primary by a 39%-28% margin against Robert Carey, followed by J. Henry Harrison (18%) and Cornelius Doremus (14%).[2] He won the General Election by a 55%-45% margin against Democrat William L. Dill.[3]
He died March 21, 1961, and was buried in Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy.
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External links
- Biography of Morgan Foster Larson (PDF), New Jersey State Library
- Morgan Foster Larson, The Political Graveyard
- Dead Governors of New Jersey bio for Morgan F. Larson
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | President of the New Jersey Senate 1926 |
Succeeded by Francis B. Davis |
| Preceded by
A. Harry Moore
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Governor of New Jersey January 15, 1929 – January 19, 1932 |
Succeeded by A. Harry Moore |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Republican Nominee for Governor of New Jersey 1928 |
Succeeded by David Baird, Jr. |
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