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Samuel Wells Morris

1786 – 1847

American politician

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Lived 1786 – 1847 (aged 60). Samuel Wells Morris was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Samuel Wells Morris (September 1, 1786 – May 25, 1847) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Samuel W. Morris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Benjamin Wistar Morris. He pursued an academic degree at Princeton College. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. He was a judge of the district court and served as the first treasurer of Wellsboro County. He was postmaster of Wellsboro from July 1, 1808, to April 1, 1813. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Morris was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Congresses, serving from September 4, 1837, till March 3, 1841. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1840 to the Twenty-seventh Congress. He died in Wellsboro in 1847.

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Princeton University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Wells Morris?

American politician

When was Samuel Wells Morris born?

Samuel Wells Morris was born on 1 September 1786 in Philadelphia.

When did Samuel Wells Morris die?

Samuel Wells Morris died on 25 May 1847 in Wellsboro.

What was Samuel Wells Morris's occupation?

Samuel Wells Morris was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Samuel Wells Morris?

Samuel Wells Morris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Wells Morris

· Wikidata: Q7412907

· DBpedia: Samuel W. Morris

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