Frank Hatton (American politician)
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Frank Hatton (April 28, 1846 – April 30, 1894) was an American politician and newspaperman. He was a Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, served as United States Postmaster General, and later edited The Washington Post.
Quick Facts 32nd United States Postmaster General, President ...
Frank Hatton | |
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32nd United States Postmaster General | |
In office October 14, 1884 – March 4, 1885 | |
President | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Walter Q. Gresham |
Succeeded by | William Vilas |
18th First Assistant United States Postmaster General | |
In office October 22, 1881 – October 13, 1884 | |
Preceded by | James Noble Tyner |
Succeeded by | John Schuyler Crosby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-04-28)April 28, 1846 Cambridge, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 30, 1894(1894-04-30) (aged 48) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Elizabeth J. Snyder (m. 1867) |
Children | 1 |
Profession | Newspaper editor and publisher |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Unit | 98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment 184th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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