George W. Morgan
George W. Morgan | |
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George W. Morgan, 1892 | |
| 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 | George Washington Morgan September 20, 1820 Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 26, 1893 (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 |
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.