Background
Morgan, Edwin Denison was born on February 8, 1811 in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jasper Avery and Catherine (Copp) Morgan.
Morgan, Edwin Denison was born on February 8, 1811 in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jasper Avery and Catherine (Copp) Morgan.
Partner in grocery store, Hartford, Connecticut Partner (with Morris Earle) in firm Morgan & Earle, wholesale grocers, New York City, 1836-1837. General United States Volunteers, 1861-1863, commanded Department of New York, 1861-1863.
Member Hartford City Council, 1832. Member of New York State Senate, 1850-1855, introduced bill establishing Central Park, New York City. Member United States Senate from New York, 1863-1869.
Married Eliza Matilda Waterman, 1833, 5 children.