Reuben Fenton
Reuben Fenton | |
|---|---|
Fenton, c. 1860–1865 | |
| 22nd Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1865 – December 31, 1868 | |
| Lieutenant | Thomas G. Alvord Stewart Woodford |
| Preceded by | Horatio Seymour |
| Succeeded by | John T. Hoffman |
| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin D. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Francis Kernan |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – December 20, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Francis S. Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Henry Van Aernam |
| Constituency | 33rd district (1857–63) 31st district (1863–64) |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus P. Hascall |
| Succeeded by | Francis S. Edwards |
| Constituency | 33rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1819 Carroll, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 1885 (aged 66) Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1857) Republican (1857–72, 1873–85) Liberal Republican (1872–73) |
| Spouses | Jane Frew
(m. 1840; died 1842)Elizabeth Scudder
(m. 1844) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Cary's Academy Fredonia Academy |
| Occupation | Attorney businessman |
Reuben Eaton Fenton (July 4, 1819 – August 25, 1885) was an American merchant and politician from New York. In the mid-19th century, he served as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and as Governor of New York.