Franklin MacVeagh
Franklin MacVeagh (November 22, 1837 – July 6, 1934) was an American politician, lawyer, grocer and banker. He served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President William Howard Taft.
Franklin MacVeagh | |
|---|---|
| 45th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
| In office March 8, 1909 – March 5, 1913 | |
| President | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | George B. Cortelyou |
| Succeeded by | William McAdoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1837 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1934 (aged 96) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1896) Republican (1896–1934) |
| Spouse | Emily Eames |
| Relatives | Wayne MacVeagh (Brother) |
| Education | Yale University (BA) Columbia University (LLB) |
| Signature | |
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