Morgan Lewis (governor)
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| In office 1804 – 1807 |
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| Preceded by | George Clinton |
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| Succeeded by | Daniel D Tompkins |
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| Born | October 16, 1754 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 7, 1844 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Gertrude Livingston |
Morgan Lewis (October 16, 1754– April 7, 1844) was the son of Francis Lewis, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He graduated from Princeton (then the College of New Jersey) in 1773 and began to study law on the advice of his father. His studies were interrupted by military service during the Revolutionary War, and ultimately he became Quartermaster General for New York. In 1779 he married Gertrude Livingston (1757 - 1833), the daughter of Robert R. Livingston.
After the war, Lewis completed his legal studies and was elected to the New York Assembly and Senate. He was New York State Attorney General and later Justice and Chief Justice on the state Supreme Court. He served as governor of New York from 1804-1807.
During the War of 1812 Lewis resumed his duties as Quartermaster General and served in western New York. Among his accomplishments were the capture of Fort George and serving as commander during the Battle of Sackets Harbor. Later he was commander of upstate New York.
Lewis helped to found New York University in New York City, where he was born and where he died.
Lewis County, New York, the Town and Village of Lewiston, New York, and the Town of Lewis in Essex County, New York have been named to honor him.
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