Jonathan D. Morris Explained

Jonathan David Morris
State:Ohio
Term Start:March 4, 1847
Term End:March 3, 1851
Preceded:Joseph J. McDowell
Succeeded:Nelson Barrere
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:8 October 1804
Birth Place:Columbia, Ohio
Death Place:Connersville, Indiana
Restingplace:Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio

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. HamerHe 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.