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Robert Hunter Morris
Birth: 2-15-1802
Death: 10-24-1855
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Morris, Ann Eliza
Biography
"Robert Hunter Morris (February 15, 1808 – October 24, 1855) was an attorney and the 64th Mayor of New York City. Morris was born in New York City. His father Robert Morris, a prominent judge, moved the family to Claverack, New York, where Morris was raised. He attended Washington Seminary, afterwards studying law and attaining admission to the bar. He initially practiced in Columbia County before moving to New York City.
He served as an assistant to U.S. Attorney James A. Hamilton and as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1833 and 1834. In 1838, New York Governor William L. Marcy appointed Morris Recorder of New York City, a position equivalent to a deputy mayor. He served in that capacity until 1841, when Governor William H. Seward removed him from office in connection with the Glentworth scandal. Morris, a Democrat, became involved in the Tammany Hall political machine in the early 1840s. He was elected mayor in 1841 by a slim margin, and again in 1842 and 1843 by more substantial margins. While serving as mayor in 1841, Morris took part in the investigation and arrest of John C. Colt for the murder of Samuel Adams. In 1845 Morris was appointed Postmaster of New York City, and he served until 1849. In 1852 he became a justice of the New York Supreme Court.
Morris died in New York City on October 24, 1855. He was buried at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in South Bronx."
Letter References
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 12, 1852
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, September 28, 1849
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Biography: "Robert Hunter Morris (February 15, 1808 – October 24, 1855) was an attorney and the 64th Mayor of New York City. Morris was born in New York City. His father Robert Morris, a prominent judge, moved the family to Claverack, New York, where Morris was raised. He attended Washington Seminary, afterwards studying law and attaining admission to the bar. He initially practiced in Columbia County before moving to New York City.
He served as an assistant to U.S. Attorney James A. Hamilton and as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1833 and 1834. In 1838, New York Governor William L. Marcy appointed Morris Recorder of New York City, a position equivalent to a deputy mayor. He served in that capacity until 1841, when Governor William H. Seward removed him from office in connection with the Glentworth scandal. Morris, a Democrat, became involved in the Tammany Hall political machine in the early 1840s. He was elected mayor in 1841 by a slim margin, and again in 1842 and 1843 by more substantial margins. While serving as mayor in 1841, Morris took part in the investigation and arrest of John C. Colt for the murder of Samuel Adams. In 1845 Morris was appointed Postmaster of New York City, and he served until 1849. In 1852 he became a justice of the New York Supreme Court.
Morris died in New York City on October 24, 1855. He was buried at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in South Bronx."Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Morris_(mayor)Title of Webpage: Robert H. Morris (Mayor) - WikipediaWebsite Viewing Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 12:30Website's Last Modified Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 12:30
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103119160/robert-hunter-morrisWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, August 3, 2018 - 15:15Website's Last Modified Date: Friday, August 3, 2018 - 15:15
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: Book or Book ChapterBook or Monograph Title: The Memorial History of the City of New-YorkPublisher Location: New YorkPublisher Name: New York History CompanyYear: 1893Start Page: 378Citation Notes: https://books.google.com/books?id=7rR4AAAAMAAJ&lpg=PA378&ots=uXr0cCyHKb&dq=mayor%20robert%20hunter%20morris&pg=PA378#v=onepage&q=mayor%20robert%20hunter%20morris&f=false
Located in footnote #2.
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: Unpublished ManuscriptBook or Monograph Title: Obituary addresses on the occasion of the death of the Hon. Robert H. Morris, justice of the Supreme court of the first judicial district of the state of New YorkYear: 1855Citation Notes: https://archive.org/stream/obituaryaddresse00newy#page/n7/mode/2up
Spouse
Morris, Ann Eliza
Biography
"Robert Hunter Morris (February 15, 1808 – October 24, 1855) was an attorney and the 64th Mayor of New York City. Morris was born in New York City. His father Robert Morris, a prominent judge, moved the family to Claverack, New York, where Morris was raised. He attended Washington Seminary, afterwards studying law and attaining admission to the bar. He initially practiced in Columbia County before moving to New York City. He served as an assistant to U.S. Attorney James A. Hamilton and as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1833 and 1834. In 1838, New York Governor William L. Marcy appointed Morris Recorder of New York City, a position equivalent to a deputy mayor. He served in that capacity until 1841, when Governor William H. Seward removed him from office in connection with the Glentworth scandal. Morris, a Democrat, became involved in the Tammany Hall political machine in the early 1840s. He was elected mayor in 1841 by a slim margin, and again in 1842 and 1843 by more substantial margins. While serving as mayor in 1841, Morris took part in the investigation and arrest of John C. Colt for the murder of Samuel Adams. In 1845 Morris was appointed Postmaster of New York City, and he served until 1849. In 1852 he became a justice of the New York Supreme Court. Morris died in New York City on October 24, 1855. He was buried at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in South Bronx."
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 12, 1852
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, September 28, 1849
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Biography:
"Robert Hunter Morris (February 15, 1808 – October 24, 1855) was an attorney and the 64th Mayor of New York City. Morris was born in New York City. His father Robert Morris, a prominent judge, moved the family to Claverack, New York, where Morris was raised. He attended Washington Seminary, afterwards studying law and attaining admission to the bar. He initially practiced in Columbia County before moving to New York City.
He served as an assistant to U.S. Attorney James A. Hamilton and as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1833 and 1834. In 1838, New York Governor William L. Marcy appointed Morris Recorder of New York City, a position equivalent to a deputy mayor. He served in that capacity until 1841, when Governor William H. Seward removed him from office in connection with the Glentworth scandal. Morris, a Democrat, became involved in the Tammany Hall political machine in the early 1840s. He was elected mayor in 1841 by a slim margin, and again in 1842 and 1843 by more substantial margins. While serving as mayor in 1841, Morris took part in the investigation and arrest of John C. Colt for the murder of Samuel Adams. In 1845 Morris was appointed Postmaster of New York City, and he served until 1849. In 1852 he became a justice of the New York Supreme Court.
Morris died in New York City on October 24, 1855. He was buried at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in South Bronx."
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Citation URL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Morris_(mayor)
Title of Webpage:
Robert H. Morris (Mayor) - Wikipedia
Website Viewing Date:
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 12:30
Website's Last Modified Date:
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 12:30
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103119160/robert-hunter-morris
Website Viewing Date:
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 15:15
Website's Last Modified Date:
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 15:15
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
The Memorial History of the City of New-York
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Name:
New York History Company
Year:
1893
Start Page:
378
Citation Notes:
https://books.google.com/books?id=7rR4AAAAMAAJ&lpg=PA378&ots=uXr0cCyHKb&dq=mayor%20robert%20hunter%20morris&pg=PA378#v=onepage&q=mayor%20robert%20hunter%20morris&f=false
Located in footnote #2.
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Unpublished Manuscript
Book or Monograph Title:
Obituary addresses on the occasion of the death of the Hon. Robert H. Morris, justice of the Supreme court of the first judicial district of the state of New York
Year:
1855
Citation Notes:
https://archive.org/stream/obituaryaddresse00newy#page/n7/mode/2up