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American politician and newspaperman (1846–1894)
Frank Hatton
In office President Chester A. Arthur Preceded by Walter Q. Gresham Succeeded by William Vilas In office Preceded by James Noble Tyner Succeeded by John Schuyler Crosby
Born (1846-04-28 ) April 28, 1846Cambridge, Ohio , U.S.Died April 30, 1894(1894-04-30) (aged 48 )Washington, D.C. , U.S. Resting place Rock Creek Cemetery Political party Republican Spouse
(m. 1867) Children 1 Profession Newspaper editor and publisher 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
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
Early life [ edit ]
Hatton was born in Cambridge, Ohio on April 28, 1846, a son of Richard Hatton and Sarah (Green) Hatton.[1] Cadiz, Ohio and apprenticed to his father, who was a printer and newspaper publisher.[1]
Civil War [ edit ]
Though he was only 16 years old, in 1862 Hatton enlisted for the American Civil War as a private in Company C, 98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment .[2] Army of the Cumberland , and Hatton took part in numerous engagements including the Battle of Atlanta .[2] first lieutenant and he served with the 184th Ohio Infantry before being mustered out at the end of the war.[2]
After the war, Hatton was an original member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States .[3] Grand Army of the Republic in Ohio.[4]
Early career [ edit ]
After the war, Hatton worked in the newspaper business in Mount Pleasant, Iowa and later in Burlington, Iowa .[1] A Republican who was active as a member of the Stalwart faction,[5] [2] [6]
Political career [ edit ]
In 1881, Hatton was a candidate for several federal appointments at the start of the James A. Garfield administration.[7] Chester A. Arthur 's presidency.[7]
In 1884 he was promoted to Postmaster General when incumbent Walter Q. Gresham became Secretary of the Treasury .[8]
Hatton worked unsuccessfully to nominate President Arthur for a full term at the 1884 Republican National Convention .[9] James G. Blaine , who went on to lose the general election to Democrat Grover Cleveland .[10] [11]
Later career [ edit ]
Hatton was part-owner and editor of The Washington Post stroke while working at his desk.[12] [12]
Death and burial [ edit ]
He died on April 30, 1894, a week after his stroke and two days after his 48th birthday.[13] Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C. [14]
In 1867, Hatton married Elizabeth J. Snyder (1844-1944) of Mount Pleasant Iowa.[1] [1]
The town of Hatton, North Dakota was founded in 1882, and is named for Frank Hatton.[15]
References [ edit ]
^ Carroon, Dr. Robert Girrard; Niermeyer, Douglas Reed (2005). "Original Companions of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States" . SUVCW.org . Harrisburg, PA: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-05-31 .
^ Grand Army of the Republic (1885). Journal of the National Encampment Google Books .
^ "The Week: President Arthur has now to appoint a new Postmaster-General" . The Nation Google Books .
^ Jackson, Henry A.; Peck, John B., eds. (1879). New York Evening Express Almanac Google Books .
^ a b "Cabinet Nominations: Judge Folger for the Treasury Department" Harrisburg Telegraph . Harrisburg, PA. October 27, 1881. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "First Assistant Hatton Appointed Postmaster General" The Baltimore Sun Newspapers.com .
^ "Concentration: Elkins Puts Blaine's Figures to 340 on the First Ballot" St. Paul Globe Newspapers.com .
^ "A Great Party Rebuked: Grover Cleveland's Election to the Presidency" The New York Times Newspapers.com .
^ "A New Organ: Frank Hatton to Give Chicago a New Republican Paper" St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspapers.com .
^ a b "Frank Hatton: The Washington Editor Attacked with Total Paralysis" The Times Newspapers.com .
^ "Frank Hatton's Life Ended: Dies at Washington After a Week of Unconsciousness" (PDF) . The New York Times
^ "Frank Hatton's Funeral" . The San Francisco Call California Digital Newspaper Collection .
^ Profiles of America: Minnesota, North Dakota ISBN 9781884925214 Hatton was founded in 1882 and named for Frank Hatton who was Third Assistant Postmaster General at that time.
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