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 |
Jonathan David Morris (October 8, 1804 – May 16, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac N. Morris.
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.
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. He died in Connersville, Indiana, May 16, 1875. He was interred in Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Jonathan D. Morris (id: M000979)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Joseph J. McDowell | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th congressional district 1847-1851 | Succeeded by Nelson Barrere |