William Morris (British politician) explained

William Morris
Office:Member of Parliament
for Carmarthen Boroughs
Term Start:31 October 1864
Term End:18 November 1868
Predecessor:David Morris
Successor:John Cowell-Stepney
Birth Date:1811
Nationality:British
Party:Liberal

William Morris (1811 – 25 February 1877) was a British Liberal Party politician and banker.[1]

Morris was active in the public life of Carmarthen for many years before his election to Parliament and served as mayor of the borough on four occasions.[2]

Morris was elected MP for Carmarthen Boroughs at a by-election in 1864, after his cousin David Morris died in office.[3] Although there was speculation about several other possible candidates, requisitions inviting Morris to fill the vacancy appeared almost immediately after the former member's funeral.[4]

He then held the seat until 1868 when he did not stand for re-election.[5]

Morris also served as a Justice of the Peace for Carmarthenshire and Carmarthen, and a High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire in 1858.[1]

Morris remained active in local government and became a member of the Carmarthen School Board. He died in February 1877.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Pharand. Michael W. Hawman. Ellen L. Millar. Mary S. den Otter. Sandra. Wiebe. M.G.. Benjamin Disraeli Letters: 1865-1867, Volume 9. 2013. University of Toronto Press. 978-1442664999. 3 February 2018.
  2. News: Editorial [untitled]]. 16 October 2018 . Welshman . 7 October 1864 . 4.
  3. Web site: Morris of Byrn Myrddin deeds and documents. Archives Network Wales. 3 February 2018.
  4. News: News [untitled] ]. 19 July 2019 . Welshman . 14 October 1864 . 4.
  5. Book: Craig. F. W. S.. F. W. S. Craig. British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885. 1977. Macmillan Press. London. 978-1-349-02349-3. 1st. e-book.
  6. News: Death of Mr William Morris of Coomb, Carmarthenshire.. 4 February 2018. South Wales Daily News. 26 February 1877. 3.