Summary
Jonathan David Morris (October 8, 1804 – May 16, 1875) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1847 to 1851.
Jonathan David Morris | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. McDowell |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Barrere |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1804 Columbia, Ohio |
| Died | May 16, 1875 (aged 70) Connersville, Indiana |
| Resting place | Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
He was the son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac N. Morris.
Early life and career edit
Born in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio Morris attended the public schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Batavia, Ohio. He served as clerk of the courts of Clermont County.
Congress edit
Morris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas L. Hamer He was reelected to the Thirty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1851.
Death edit
He died in Connersville, Indiana, May 16, 1875. He was interred in Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Jonathan D. Morris (id: M000979)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress