Morgan C. Hamilton
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| Morgan C. Hamilton | |
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| United States Senator from Texas |
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| In office March 31, 1870 – March 4, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Richard Coke |
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| Born | February 25, 1809 Huntsville, Alabama |
| Died | November 21, 1893 (aged 84) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Republican |
Morgan Calvin Hamilton (February 25, 1809 – November 21, 1893) was an American merchant, politician from Texas, and brother of Andrew Jackson Hamilton. For six years, 1839–45, he served in the war department of the Republic of Texas, first as clerk and in 1844–45 as secretary of war. One of the few Texan abolitionists, he fought for Union forces in the Civil War. Later, he represented Texas as a Radical Republican in the United States Senate during Reconstruction. In the 1860s, he owned the property on which Hamilton Pool is located. He is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
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| Preceded by vacant(1) |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Texas 1870–1877 Served alongside: James W. Flanagan, Samuel B. Maxey |
Succeeded by Richard Coke |
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| 1. Because Texas seceded from the Union in 1861, seat was declared vacant from 1861-1870 when John Hemphill withdrew from the Senate. | ||
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