About Jonathan D. Morris
Lived 1804 – 1875 (aged 70). Jonathan D. Morris was an American politician and lawyer.
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.
He was the son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac N. Morris.
Early life and career 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 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 He died in Connersville, Indiana, May 16, 1875. He was interred in Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio.
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American politician
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Jonathan D. Morris was born on 8 October 1804 in Columbia Township.
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Jonathan D. Morris died on 16 May 1875 in Connersville.
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Jonathan D. Morris was a politician and lawyer.
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Jonathan D. Morris was American.
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