George W. Morgan
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George Washington Morgan (September 20, 1820 – July 26, 1893) was an American soldier, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He fought in the Texas Revolution and the Mexican–American War, and was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Morgan later served as a three-term reconstruction era United States Congressman from Ohio. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Portugal from 1858 to 1861, during the term of President James Buchanan.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district, Preceded by ...
George Washington Morgan | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – June 3, 1868 | |
Preceded by | Columbus Delano |
Succeeded by | Columbus Delano |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Columbus Delano |
Succeeded by | Milton I. Southard |
United States Ambassador to Portugal | |
In office 1858–1861 | |
Preceded by | John L. O'Sullivan |
Succeeded by | James E. Harvey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-09-20)September 20, 1820 Washington County, Pennsylvania |
Died | July 26, 1893(1893-07-26) (aged 72) Fort Monroe, Virginia |
Resting place | Mound View Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Ohio |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah H. Hall |
Children | two |
Alma mater | Washington & Jefferson College |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848, 1861–1863 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 15th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican War |
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