James William Marshall
James William Marshall (August 14, 1822 – February 5, 1910) was a United States Postmaster General under President Ulysses S. Grant as well as a government administrator in several capacities for presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Hayes. Marshall was the third to last surviving cabinet member of the Grant Administration. He was not known for any involvement in Grant administration scandals, and his reputation remained intact. Marshall worked under Postmaster John Creswell who implemented racial integration of African Americans into the U.S. Postal System, during Reconstruction Era, led by President Grant.
James Marshall | |
|---|---|
| 24th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office July 3, 1874 – August 24, 1874 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | John Creswell |
| Succeeded by | Marshall Jewell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Marshall August 14, 1822 Wilson, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 1910 (aged 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Dickinson College (BA) |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Educator, Other |
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