Frank Hatton (American politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frank Hatton
32nd United States Postmaster General
In office October 14, 1884 – March 4, 1885
President	Chester A. Arthur
Preceded by	Walter Q. Gresham
Succeeded by	William Vilas
18th First Assistant United States Postmaster General
In office October 22, 1881 – October 13, 1884
Preceded by	James Noble Tyner
Succeeded by	John Schuyler Crosby
Personal details
Born	(1846-04-28)April 28, 1846 Cambridge, Ohio, U.S.
Died	April 30, 1894(1894-04-30) (aged 48) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Elizabeth J. Snyder (m. 1867-1894, his death)
Children	1
Profession	Newspaper editor and publisher
Military service
Allegiance	United States (Union)
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	First lieutenant
Unit	98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment 184th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Frank Hatton (born April 28, 1846 – died April 30, 1894) was an important American politician and newspaper editor. He fought in the American Civil War for the Union Army. Later, he became the United States Postmaster General. He also worked as an editor for The Washington Post newspaper.

Frank Hatton's Early Life

Frank Hatton was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on April 28, 1846. His parents were Richard and Sarah Hatton. He grew up in Cadiz, Ohio. Frank learned the printing business from his father. His father was a printer and published newspapers.

Serving in the Civil War

In 1862, Frank Hatton was only 16 years old. He joined the Union Army to fight in the American Civil War. He was a private in Company C of the 98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His group fought with the Army of the Cumberland. Frank took part in many battles, including the Battle of Atlanta.

In 1864, he became a first lieutenant. He served with the 184th Ohio Infantry. He left the army when the war ended. After the war, Frank helped start two important groups for veterans. These were the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and the Grand Army of the Republic in Ohio.

Starting His Career

After the war, Frank Hatton worked in the newspaper business. He worked in Mount Pleasant, Iowa and then in Burlington, Iowa. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was part of a group within the party called the Stalwarts. He became the Postmaster of Burlington. He also held several leadership roles in the Iowa Republican Party.

His Political Journey

In 1881, Frank Hatton wanted to get a job in the government. This was when James A. Garfield became president. President Garfield died that summer. In October, Frank was chosen to be the First Assistant Postmaster General. This happened during Chester A. Arthur's time as president.

In 1884, he was promoted. He became the main Postmaster General. The person who had that job before him, Walter Q. Gresham, became the Secretary of the Treasury.

Frank Hatton tried to get President Arthur to run for president again in 1884. But James G. Blaine won the Republican nomination instead. Blaine then lost the election to Grover Cleveland. Frank Hatton left his government job when President Arthur's term ended. He went back to working with newspapers.

Later Years and Passing

Frank Hatton became a part-owner and editor of The Washington Post. He worked there until April 24, 1894. On that day, he had a very serious stroke while working at his desk. He became completely unable to move. He was taken to a hospital, but his health got worse.

He died on April 30, 1894. This was just a week after his stroke and two days after his 48th birthday. He was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C..

Frank Hatton's Family

In 1867, Frank Hatton married Elizabeth J. Snyder. She was from Mount Pleasant, Iowa. They had one son named Richard Hatton (1872-1939).

His Legacy

The town of Hatton, North Dakota was started in 1882. It was named after Frank Hatton.

See also

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