William J. Morgan (New York politician)

William J. Morgan
William J. Morgan, 1897
New York State Comptroller
In office
1899–1900
Preceded byJames A. Roberts
Succeeded byTheodore P. Gilman
Collector of the Port of Buffalo
In office
1889–1893
Appointed byBenjamin Harrison
Preceded byArthur D. Bissell
Succeeded byPeter C. Doyle
Personal details
Born(1840-10-16)October 16, 1840
Peterborough, Upper Canada
DiedSeptember 5, 1900(1900-09-05) (aged 59)
Albany, New York
Military service
Branch/serviceUnion Army
RankLieutenant Colonel (bvt)
Unit116th New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War:
 • Siege of Port Hudson
 • Battle of Cedar Creek

William James Morgan (October 16, 1840 – September 5, 1900) was an American newspaper editor and politician.