Edwin B. Morgan
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This article is about an American politician. For other people named Edwin Morgan, see Edwin Morgan (disambiguation).
Edwin Barber Morgan (May 2, 1806 – October 13, 1881) was an entrepreneur and politician from the Finger Lakes region of western New York. He was the first president of Wells Fargo & Company, founder of the United States Express Company, and director of American Express Company. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives from New York and served for three terms.
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Edwin B. Morgan | |
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Member of U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Y. Howe, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Martin Butterfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwin Barber Morgan May 2, 1806 Aurora, New York |
Died | October 13, 1881 (aged 75) Ledyard, New York |
Political party | Whig (1852) Opposition Party (1854) Republican (1856) |
Spouse |
Charlotte Fidelia Wood
(m. 1829; died 1879) |
Children | 3 |
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