Frank Hatton (American politician)
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.
Frank Hatton | |
|---|---|
| 32nd United States Postmaster General | |
| In office October 14, 1884 – March 4, 1885 | |
| President | Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | Walter Q. Gresham |
| Succeeded by | William Vilas |
| 18th First Assistant United States Postmaster General | |
| In office October 22, 1881 – October 13, 1884 | |
| Preceded by | James Noble Tyner |
| Succeeded by | John Schuyler Crosby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1846 Cambridge, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1894 (aged 48) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth J. Snyder (m. 1867) |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Newspaper editor and publisher |
| Military service | |
| 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 |
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