Samuel Osgood
American politician (1748-1813)
Samuel Osgood (February 3, 1747 – August 12, 1813) was an American merchant and statesman from Andover, Massachusetts. He served in the Massachusetts and New York state legislatures, represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress and was the first Postmaster General under the United States Constitution.
Samuel Osgood | |
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| 4th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office September 26, 1789 – August 12, 1791 | |
| President | George Washington |
| Preceded by | Ebenezer Hazard |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Pickering |
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| Born | February 3, 1747 Andover, Massachusetts, British America (now North Andover) |
| Died | August 12, 1813 (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Brandon (1775–1778) Maria Bowne Franklin (1786–1813) |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Vanderbilt family |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) |
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