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Gideon Granger

Gideon Granger (July 19, 1767December 31, 1822) was an American political leader.

He was a graduate of Yale University, lawyer, member of the Connecticut General Assembly and the New York Senate , as well as U.S. Postmaster General from 1801 until 1814. His son Francis Granger was also later Postmaster General.


Preceded by:
Joseph Habersham
Postmaster General Succeeded by:
Return J. Meigs, Jr.


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