Morgan Foster Larson

Morgan Foster Larson (June 15, 1882 – March 21, 1961) was an American Republican politician who served as the 40th Governor of New Jersey.

Morgan Foster Larson
January 1929 photo. Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress.
40th Governor of New Jersey
In office January 15, 1929 – January 19, 1932
Preceded by	A. Harry Moore
Succeeded by	A. Harry Moore
Member of the New Jersey Senate
In office 1922–1928
Personal details
Born	June 15, 1882 Perth Amboy, New Jersey[1]
Died	March 21, 1961 (aged 78) Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jennie Brogger Adda Schmidt

He was born on June 15, 1882, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Larson attended Cooper Union in New York City, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1907 and an Engineer's degree in 1910. He initially worked as an engineer. He was a member of New Jersey Senate from Middlesex County, New Jersey from 1922 through 1928. He was governor of New Jersey from 1929 through 1932.

He was elected Governor of New Jersey in 1928. He won the Republican primary by a 39%–28% margin against Robert Carey, followed by J. Henry Harrison (18%) and Cornelius Doremus (14%).[2] He won the General Election by a 55%–45% margin against Democrat William L. Dill.[3]

He died March 21, 1961, and was buried in Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy.

See also

• List of Governors of New Jersey

References

1. "New Jersey Governor Morgan Foster Larson". National Governors Association. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
2. "Results of the Primary Election" (PDF). New Jersey DIvision of Elections. State of New Jersey. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
3. "Our Campaigns". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 13, 2015.

External links

• Biography of Morgan Foster Larson (PDF), New Jersey State Library
• Morgan Foster Larson, The Political Graveyard
• Dead Governors of New Jersey bio for Morgan F. Larson
• Morgan Foster Larson at Find a Grave