Morris Franklin
American politician
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Morris Franklin (October 20, 1801 – October 22, 1885) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from New York.
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Morris Franklin | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate First District (Class 1) | |
| In office 1842–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Minthorne Tompkins |
| Succeeded by | David R. Floyd-Jones |
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| Born | October 20, 1801 |
| Died | October 22, 1885 (aged 84) |
Early life
He was born on October 20, 1801, in New York City. He was the son of Mary (née Haviland) Franklin (1773–1854) and Thomas "Uncle Tommy" Franklin Jr. (1762–1830), a merchant and chief engineer of the Volunteer Fire Department from 1799 to 1812. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.[1]
Career
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co.) in 1837 and a member of the New York State Senate (1st D.) in 1842 and 1843.[1]
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.[2]
Franklin was President of the Board of Aldermen of New York City from 1847 to 1849.[1]
He was President of the New York Life Insurance Company from 1848 until after 1870.[3]
Personal life
In 1837, Franklin married Ann Eliza Franklin (1814–1894). Together, they were the parents of:[4]
- Lindley Murray Franklin (1838–1913), a banker.[4]
- Edward Morris Franklin (1853–1928)
- Lindsay Murray Franklin (d. 1913)
He died on October 22, 1885, in Flushing, Queens.