Edwin Stanton Wikipedia. Edwin Stanton. 27th United States Secretary of War. In office. January 2. May 2. 8, 1. 86. 8President. Abraham Lincoln. Andrew Johnson. Preceded by. Simon Cameron. Cannot Quit Microsoft Excel When Shutting Down. Succeeded by. John Schofield. United States Attorney General. In office. December 2. March 4, 1. 86. 1President. James Buchanan. Preceded by. Edwin Black Transfer Agreement Pdf' title='Edwin Black Transfer Agreement Pdf' />Jeremiah Black. Succeeded by. Edward Bates. Personal details. Born. Edwin Mc. Masters Stanton1. December 1. 9, 1. Steubenville, Ohio, U. S. Died. December 2. Washington, D. C., U. S. Political party. DemocraticBefore 1. Republican1. 86. SpousesMary Lamson m. The torture and electronic mind control of John Gregory Lambros by Brazil. If you are a teacher searching for educational material, please visit PBS LearningMedia for a wide range of free digital resources spanning preschool through 12th grade. Ellen Hutchison m. Education. Kenyon CollegeBASignature. Edwin Mc. Masters Stanton December 1. It seemed like Barcelonas official confirmation that Neymar was on his way out of the club would usher in a calmer, final stage of the transfer saga that had. December 2. 4, 1. American lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of War under the Lincoln Administration during most of the American Civil War. Stantons management helped organize the massive military resources of the North and guide the Union to victory. He also organized the manhunt for Lincolns killer, John Wilkes Booth. However, he was criticized by many Union generals for perceived over cautiousness and micromanagement. After Lincolns assassination, Stanton remained as the Secretary of War under the new President Andrew Johnson during the first years of Reconstruction. He opposed the lenient policies of Johnson towards the former Confederate States. Johnsons attempt to dismiss Stanton ultimately led to President Johnson being impeached by the Radical Republicans in the House of Representatives. Stanton returned to law after retiring as Secretary of War, and in 1. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by Johnsons successor, Ulysses S. Court of Appeals of Virginia Unpublished Opinions. These opinions are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents. The Adobe Acrobat Viewer free from Adobe allows you. Edwin Black Transfer Agreement Pdf' title='Edwin Black Transfer Agreement Pdf' />Grant however, he died four days after his nomination was confirmed by the Senate. Family and early lifeeditAncestryeditBefore the American Revolution, Stantons paternal ancestors, the Stantons and the Macys, both of whom were Quakers, moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina. In 1. 77. 4, Stantons grandfather, Benjamin Stanton, married Abigail Macy. Benjamin died in 1. That year, Benjamins widow moved to the Northwest Territory, accompanied by much of her family. Soon, Ohio was admitted to the Union,2 and Macy proved to be one of the early developers of the new state. She bought a tract of land at Mount Pleasant, Ohio from the government and settled there. One of her sons, David, became a physician in Steubenville, and married Lucy Norman, the daughter of a Virginia planter. Their marriage was met with the ire of Ohios Quaker community, as Lucy was a Methodist,4 and not a Quaker. This forced David Stanton to abandon the Quaker sect. Early life and educationedit. Stantons birthplace in Steubenville, Ohio. The first of David and Lucy Stantons four children, Edwin Mc. Masters, was born to them on December 1. Steubenville, Ohio. The Stantons later had two daughters, Oella and Pamphilia, and another son, Darwin. In his youth, Edwin was physically delicate, grave and studious, as well as frank, eloquent and empathetic, according to his classmates. Edwins early formal education consisted of a private school and a seminary behind the Stantons residence, called Old Academy. When he was ten, he was transferred to a school taught by a Presbyterian minister, where he studied Latin, Greek, history and other higher branches. It was also at ten that Edwin experienced his first asthma attack, a malady that would haunt him for life, making him convulse at times. His asthma assured him that he would be unable to partake in highly physical activities, so he found interest in other things. Edwin was a voracious reader of books and poetry. He even formed a circulating library of sorts among him and his friends. Edwin attended Methodist church services and Sunday school regularly. At the age of thirteen, Stanton become a full member of the Methodist church. David Stantons medical practice afforded him and his family a decent, but not affluent existence. When David Stanton suddenly died in December 1. Edwin and family were left destitute. Edwins mother opened a store in the front room of their residence, selling the medical supplies her husband left her, along with books, stationery and groceries. The youthful Edwin was removed from school, and employed at the store of a local bookseller, James Turnbull. Stanton began his tertiary studies at the Episcopal affiliated Kenyon College in 1. At Kenyon, Stanton worked earnestly at his studies. He was prominently involved in the colleges Philomathesian Literary Society. Stanton sat on several of the societys committees, and often partook in its exercises and debates. Stanton was forced to leave Kenyon just as his second year began. His time at the school was short but fruitful. He had completed his courses in history, mathematics, chemistry, political economy, geology and Latin. His Democratic political views were rooted in his agreement with then President Andrew Jackson regarding the Nullification Crisis to reduce the protective tariffs, a hotly debated issue among the Philomathesians. Further, Stantons Episcopalian faith and his repulsion of the practice of slavery were solidified there. After Kenyon, Stanton was again employed by Turnbull this time, he was sent to Columbus, Ohio to run a bookstore there. Stanton had hoped to obtain enough money to complete his final year at Kenyon. However, a small salary dashed the notion. He soon left Turnbulls employ permanently and returned to Steubenville to pursue studies in law. First marriage and early careereditStanton studied law aggressively in preparation for the bar. He was admitted to practice in 1. January 1. 83. 6 saw Stanton began work at a prominent law firm in Cadiz, Ohio under Chauncey Dewey, a well known attorney. The firms work with trials often fell to him. Stanton worked earnestly under Dewey, even at the expense of his health, earning much praise from fellow lawyers. Stantons home in Cadiz, Ohio. Stantons personal life also experienced growth. At the age of eighteen, Stanton met Mary Ann Lamson at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus, and they soon engaged. After buying a home in Cadiz, Stanton went to Columbus where his betrothed was. Stanton and Lamson had wished to be married at Trinity Episcopal, but Stantons illness rendered this idea moot. Instead, the ceremony was performed at the home of Trinity Episcopals rector on December 3. Afterwards, Stanton went to Virginia where his mother and sisters were, and escorted the women back to Cadiz, where they would live with him and his wife. Stantons professional star continued to rise after his marriage. He partnered with the wealthy and influential lawyer, Benjamin Tappan, while maintaining his connection with Dewey. Stantons sister married Tappans son. In Cadiz, Stanton was situated prominently in the local community. He worked with the towns anti slavery society, and with a local newspaper, the Sentinel, writing and editing articles there. In 1. 83. 7, Stanton was elected the prosecutor of Harrison County, on the Democratic ticket. Further, Stantons increasing fortune allowed him to purchase a large tract of land in Washington County, and several tracts in Cadiz. Rising attorney 1. Return to Steubenvilleedit. Stantons home on Third Street in Steubenville. Stantons relationship with Benjamin Tappan expanded when Tappan was elected the United States Senator from Ohio in 1. Tappan asked Stanton to oversee his law operations, which were based in Steubenville.