William J. Morgan (New York politician)
William J. Morgan | |
|---|---|
William J. Morgan, 1897 | |
| New York State Comptroller | |
| In office 1899–1900 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Theodore P. Gilman |
| Collector of the Port of Buffalo | |
| In office 1889–1893 | |
| Appointed by | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Arthur D. Bissell |
| Succeeded by | Peter C. Doyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1840 Peterborough, Upper Canada |
| Died | September 5, 1900 (aged 59) Albany, New York |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (bvt) |
| Unit | 116th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War: • Siege of Port Hudson • Battle of Cedar Creek |
William James Morgan (October 16, 1840 – September 5, 1900) was an American newspaper editor and politician.