Edwin D. MORGAN

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American politician

AmericanBorn Edwin Denison MORGAN

21st Governor of New York

Born on February 8, 1811 in Washington, Massachusetts, USA , United States

Died on February 14, 1883 in New York City, New York, USA

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Morgan was born in Washington, Massachusetts. 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.

...   Morgan was born in Washington, Massachusetts. 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.



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.



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.



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