Paul Morton

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Paul Morton
36th United States Secretary of the Navy
In office July 1, 1904 – June 30, 1905
Preceded by	William H. Moody
Succeeded by	Charles J. Bonaparte
Born	May 22, 1857(1857-05-22) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	February 19, 1911 (aged 53) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

Paul Morton (May 22, 1857 – February 19, 1911) was a U.S. businessman. He served as the Secretary of Navy between 1904 and 1905.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Julius Sterling Morton, who had served as Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland.

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Morton was President of Equitable Life Assurance Society and VP of the Santa Fe Railroad.