Samuel Osgood

Samuel Osgood (February 3, 1747 – August 12, 1813) was an American merchant and statesman from Andover, Massachusetts. He served in the Massachusetts and New York state legislatures, represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress and was the first Postmaster General under the United States Constitution.

Samuel Osgood
4th United States Postmaster General
In office September 26, 1789 – August 12, 1791
President	George Washington
Preceded by	Ebenezer Hazard
Succeeded by	Timothy Pickering
Personal details
Born	(1747-02-03)February 3, 1747 Andover, Massachusetts, British America (now North Andover)
Died	August 12, 1813(1813-08-12) (aged 66) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Spouse(s)	Martha Brandon (1775–1778) Maria Bowne Franklin (1786–1813)
Children	6
Relatives	Vanderbilt family
Education	Harvard University (BA)