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  Oliver Hazard Perry Morton Summary
Morton was a native Hoosier (born in Wayne County), but he spent most of his formative years in Ohio.
Morton established an intelligence network to deal with rebel sympathizers, Knights of the Golden Circle (Copperheads), Democrats, and anyone opposed to his rule, and Carrington was put at its head.
Oliver Morton was partially crippled by a paralytic stroke in late 1865.
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  Oliver Hazard Perry Morton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morton was a native Hoosier (born in Wayne County), but he spent most of his formative years in Ohio.
Morton had established an intelligence network to deal with rebel sympathizers, Knights of the Golden Circle (Copperheads), Democrats, and anyone opposed to his rule, and Carrington was put at its head.
Oliver Morton was partially crippled by a paralytic stroke in late 1865.
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 Oliver Hazard Perry Morton -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (August 4, 1823–November 1, 1877) was an (A native or inhabitant of the United States) American politician from (A state in midwestern United States) Indiana.
Morton was named for (United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)) Oliver Hazard Perry.
Oliver Morton died of a stroke on November 1, 1877, while on a trip to (A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific) Oregon investigating charges of bribery made against a newly elected senator from that state.
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 Oliver Hazard Perry Morton - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (August 4, 1823–November 1, 1877) was an American politician from Indiana.
Oliver Morton died of a stroke on November 1, 1877, while on a trip to Oregon investigating charges of bribery made against a newly elected senator from that state.
Morton was a physically commanding person, known for his devotion to party, his honesty, and his rhetoric.
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 Oliver P. Morton Biography Page
Morton was born in Salisbury, Indiana, on August 4, 1823.
Morton had some formal elementary schooling and studied 1 year at Wayne County Seminary, though he acquired most of his education by reading.
Republicans nominated Morton for governor in 1856, campaigning on a platform in favor of protectionism for U.S. industry and homestead legislation.
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 Perry Oliver Hazard: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
His uncle, Oliver Hazard Perry, welcomed them to an elaborate...Here was born, in 1785, Oliver Hazard Perry, second of that name, hero...Mackenzie wrote his biography of Oliver Hazard Perry.
Perry told them this was...surveyed, and the hazards marked; a bazaar...Perrys third son, Oliver Hazard Perry, named after his...expedition to Japan.
Perry, the son of a carpenter, Oliver Hazard Perry, had been raised in the Irish community in upstate New York, spending some time in a reformatory, where he developed...
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 Oliver Hazard Perry Morton
Morton's entry into the political arena coincided with the inception of the Republican party.
Oliver Morton died of a stroke on November 1, 1877, while on a trip to Oregon investigating charges of bribery made against a newly elected senator from that state.
Morton was a physically commanding person, known for his devotion to party, his honesty, and his rhetoric.
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 Encyclopedia: Oliver Morton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (August 4, 1823–November 1, 1877) was a U.S. politician of the Republican Party.
In January 1867, Morton was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he was noted for his intense partisanship.
In late 1865, Morton was partially crippled by a paralytic stroke.
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 BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie.
We Have Met the Enemy: Oliver Hazard Perry, Wilderness Commodore.
Land Design/Research and Morton Hoffman and Company, for the City of Erie, Waterfront Comprehensive Plan (1986).
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 Oliver P. Morton
His full name was Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton, and he was born in Salisbury, orphaned at an early age, and raised by his grandparents and aunts.
Morton was a Democrat as a young man, but disliked the influence of the Southern states in that party.
Throughout the war he was known as "The Soldiers' Friend" for his material support of Indiana's troops, and remained one of the strongest supporters of the Federal government.
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 Search Results for "Perry"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Perry, Rick, (James Richard Perry), 1950-, American politician, governor of Texas (2000-), b.
Denver, Colo. Perry began her career as an actress.
Salisbury, Ind. He was admitted (1847) to the bar and began practice in Centerville, Ind. Morton helped...
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 Evisum.com The Educational Vortal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
USS George Philip (FFG 12) - An Oliver Hazard Perry Class guided missile frigate that is named in honor of Commander George Philip, Jr.
U.S. Brig Niagara - Reconstruction of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship in the battle of Lake Erie.
Morton Homestead - the 18th century Swedish log house of John Morton, signer of the Declaration of Independence located in Prospect Park, PA.
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 Evisum.com The Educational Vortal
Morton's Steakhouse - Clones of the Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse.
Oliver Wakeman - An information resource for musician, synthesizer and keyboard player, pianist and composer Oliver Wakeman (son of Rick Wakeman) - projects, albums, biography, links and contact details.
Morton Theatre - One of the first theaters to be run by African-Americans in the United States.
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 Congressman Steve Buyer, Representing Indiana's Fourth Congressional District
Oliver Hazard Perry Morton (1823-1877), Marble by Charles H. Niehaus.
Indiana's two statues are of Lewis Wallace, and Oliver Hazard Perry Morton.
The second statue from Indiana of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton (1823-1877) is located on the First Floor of the Capitol in the Hall of Columns.
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 Oliver hazard perry More hazard Gambling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Oliver Hazard Perry was born on Aug. 20, 1785, in South Kingston, Rhode Island.
Oliver was the oldest of five boys born to Christopher and Sarah Perry.
MORTON, Oliver Hazard Perry Throck - Biographical InformationMORTON, Oliver Hazard Perry Throck, a Senator from Indiana; born in Salisbury, Wayne County, Ind., August 4, 1823; attended a private school in Springfield,...
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 La Farge, Oliver Hazard Perry --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
He was said to have been perhaps the greatest of all “war governors.” He resigned as governor in 1867 to enter the United States Senate, where he served for 10 years.
C” were three of the nicknames given to U.S. singer Perry Como, a crooner with a warm baritone voice who recorded a mixture of ballads, novelty tunes, and sing-alongs during his lengthy career.
U.S. inventor Oliver Evans was born in 1755 near Newport, Del. He invented a machine for carding fibers used in making textiles in 1777.
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 Morton County North Dakota History - USGenWeb Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Morton County was created by the 1872-1873 territorial legislature.
The government was organized Mar 23, 1878, but the 1879 legislature attached the eastern portion of Morton County to Burleigh County.
The 1881 legislature returned the detached portion to Morton County and the government was reorganized on February 18 of that year.
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 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Morton
Morton, Jackson (1794-1874) — also known as Billy Morton — of Florida.
Morton, O. — of Clarion, Wright County, Iowa.
Morton, Tom — of Coppell, Dallas County, Tex. Republican.
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 Morton, Oliver Perry --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Born on Aug. 4, 1823, in Salisbury, Ind., Oliver P. Morton became a lieutenant governor of Indiana in 1860 and advanced to governor a year later.
More results on "Morton, Oliver Perry" when you join.
In her "teen room" Morton explores the myths that advertising and modern media have invented that contribute to unhealthy self-images in young women.
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 Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton, Gov-Ind, died in 1877 August 4 in History
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton, Gov-Ind, died in 1877 August 4 in History
Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton, Gov-Ind, died in 1877
Metaphysics is a dark ocean without shores or lighthouse, strewn with many a philosophic wreck.
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 Hazard KY/Perry County: 1950s and 1960s #3
I went back to Hazard for the weekend and happened to see the interior of the restaurant that now inhabits the space formerly occupied by Don's Restaurant and Watson's.
The history of Hazard was in the pictures on the walls.
It was at Don's, not at school, that I learned of Oliver Hazard Perry and his link to the area.
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 Baker & Daniels: History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Baker was a former Governor of Indiana who ran against Thomas Hendricks in the 1868 Indiana gubernatorial election and won.
Because he was the incumbent, having succeeded Oliver Hazard Perry Morton when he resigned as Governor in 1872 to become a U.S. Senator from Indiana, Conrad Baker could not run for reelection in 1872.
Thomas Hendricks was elected in 1872 and when he assumed the Governor's Statehouse chair in 1873, Conrad Baker took Hendricks' chair in the law offices of Hendricks, Hord and Hendricks and the firm became Baker, Hord and Hendricks.
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 Perry Family Genealogy Forum (All Messages)
Re: Ichabod Jeremiah (1759), Anson (1801), Ebenezer (1802) PERRY - Sally 5/20/05
Perrys in Tennessee in the 1800's - Gwen 7/03/04
Descendants of Perry, Solomon and Eva Eley of Alabama - ronald sheally 1/20/04
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 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Morton
Son of Lars Gustaf Morton and Christine Hagglund Morton; married to Matilda Katherine Weiland.
Judge of U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, 1970-84.
Morton, Oliver Hazard Perry Throck (1823-1877) — also known as Oliver P. Morton — of Indianapolis,
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 Morton County North Dakota History - USGenWeb Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We would like to begin collecting a little of the history of the towns and people of Morton County.
If you would like to volunteer to write an article about a particular town, person, or family, please email me.
It is named for Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton, Governor of Indiana during the civil war and a US Senator at the time the county was established.
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 Original Artwork: Mark Schuler: Oliver Hazard Perry Morton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Since Morton expected the war to be a hard-fought contest, he was determined that none of those who volunteered should be refused the opportunity to serve.
Throughout the entire war, he put the full power of his office and of his personality behind every request of the administration for men.
Morton diligently recruited soldiers throughout the conflict, but this arduous labor took its toll on him physically.
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Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton (1823–1877) was an American politician from Indiana.
Morton was born on August 4, 1823, named for Oliver Hazard Perry.
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 Encyclopedia: Oliver Hazard Perry Morton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Oliver Hazard Perry Throck MORTON — Infoplease.com
Nugent, Helen Jean M. “Louis Riel and Oliver P. Morton: The Oddest Couple.” Indiana Magazine of History 79 (March 1983): 61-79.
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Oliver P. Morton (a Senator from Indiana).
Sketch of the Life, Character, and Public Services of Oliver P. Morton.
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 Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Genealogy Page
We also welcome family photographs and journals and we conduct oral histories for our archives.
Our two newest projects are "The Men Who Fought in the Battle of Lake Erie" and "Descendants of Oliver Hazard Perry."
Do you have information on island residents, or would you like to add your family to our files?
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