Oliver A. Morse
American politician (1815–1870)
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Oliver Andrew Morse (March 26, 1815 – April 20, 1870) was an American politician and attorney. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from New York. He was also a founding member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity.
March 26, 1815
Oliver A. Morse | |
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| 35th United States Congress New York's 19th congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Jonas A. Hughston |
| Succeeded by | James H. Graham |
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| Born | Oliver Andrew Morse March 26, 1815 |
| Died | April 20, 1870 (aged 55) |
| Education | Hamilton College |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life
Morse was born in Cherry Valley, New York on March 26, 1815.[1][2] His parents were Mary G. and James O. Morse, an attorney and judge.[2][3][4] His uncle was Wiliam M. Oliver, a congressman for the state of New York and acting lieutenant governor of New York.[2]
Morse attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, graduating in 1833.[5][4] While at Hamilton, he was a founding member of the Alpha Delta Phi Literary Society in 1832.[6] He then studied law.[1]
Career
Morse was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Perryville, Ohio.[2][4] After a short time, he returned to Cherry Valley and practiced law there.[1][2]
He was elected as a Republican to the 35th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1859.[1] He was opposed to slavery.[4] He did not seek re-election in 1858.[1]
Morse invested in several real estate ventures in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.[7] However, he claimed to have been swindled of $3,000 by his partner and New York attorney Samuel Campbell.[7]