Background
He was born on October 20, 1801, in New York City, the son of Thomas Franklin, a merchant and Chief Engineer of the Volunteer Fire Department from 1799 to 1812.
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Morris Franklin
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Education
He studied law and was admitted to the Barometer
Career
In 1844, Franklin was the Whig candidate for Mayor of New York City, but was defeated by James Harper who ran as the candidate of the American Republican Party. Franklin was President of the Board of Aldermen of New York City from 1847 to 1849. He was President of the New York Insurance Company from 1848 until after 1870.
He died on October 22, 1885, in Flushing, Queens.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company) in 1837. He was a member of the New York State Senate (1st Doctorate) in 1842 and 1843.
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Nationality
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Political Party
American Republican Party