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John K. Morris

1909 – 1995

American politician

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Lived 1909 – 1995 (aged 85). John K. Morris was an American politician.

John K. Morris (June 3, 1909 – January 15, 1995) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives between 1947 and 1967. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as justice of the peace from Carroll County.

Early life and education Morris was born on June 3, 1909, in Rock Creek Township. He graduated from Lanark High School in 1928, and received a Bachelor of Science in agriculture form the University of Illinois.

Political career Before being elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, Morris served as a justice of the peace.

Illinois House of Representatives Morris was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1946 for the 12th district. He ran against two Republican candidates as a Democrat. As a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, he advocated for farmers' interests and tax reforms.

In 1955, Morris lead a filibuster in objection to bills that would authorize the construction of a large Chicago convention hall. The filibuster lasted a week and a half.

During the at-large 1964 Illinois House of Representatives election, Morris and 76 others were endorsed by the Better Government Association.

Personal life and death Morris resided in Chadwick, Illinois. Alongside politics, he was a farmer, real estate agent, and insurance broker. He had two children with his wife Ealy F. Grob, whom he married in 1937. Morris died at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll, Illinois, on January 15, 1995.

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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives

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Who was John K. Morris?

American politician (1909–1995)

When was John K. Morris born?

John K. Morris was born on 3 June 1909.

When did John K. Morris die?

John K. Morris died on 15 January 1995.

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John K. Morris was a politician.

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John K. Morris was American.

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· Wikipedia: John K. Morris

· Wikidata: Q124415497

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