Edmund N. Morrill
American politician (1834–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edmund Needham Morrill (February 12, 1834 – March 14, 1909) was a U.S. Congressman from Kansas and the 13th Governor of Kansas.
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Edmund Needham Morrill | |
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13th Governor of Kansas | |
In office January 14, 1895 – January 11, 1897 | |
Lieutenant | James Armstrong Troutman |
Preceded by | Lorenzo D. Lewelling |
Succeeded by | John W. Leedy |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | John A. Anderson |
Succeeded by | Case Broderick |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | William A. Phillips |
Succeeded by | seat eliminated |
Member of the Kansas Senate | |
In office 1872 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1834-02-12)February 12, 1834 Westbrook, Maine |
Died | March 14, 1909(1909-03-14) (aged 75) San Antonio, Texas |
Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Elizabeth A. Brettun
(m. 1862; died 1868)Caroline Jenkins Nash
(m. 1869) |
Education | Westbrook Academy |
Profession | Soldier, teacher |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861 (1861) – 1865 (1865) |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Company C, 7th Kansas Cavalry |
War | American Civil War |
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