Hugh M. Morris

Hugh Martin Morris (April 9, 1878 – March 19, 1966) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

Hugh M. Morris
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware
In office
January 27, 1919 – June 30, 1930
Appointed byWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byEdward Green Bradford II
Succeeded byJohn Percy Nields
Personal details
Born
Hugh Martin Morris

(1878-04-09)April 9, 1878
Greenwood, Delaware
DiedMarch 19, 1966(1966-03-19) (aged 87)
EducationDelaware College (B.A.)
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Education and career

Born on April 9, 1878, in Greenwood, Delaware, Morris received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1898 from Delaware College (now the University of Delaware) and read law in 1903. He entered private practice in Wilmington, Delaware from 1903 to 1919.[1]

Federal judicial service

Morris was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on January 17, 1919, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware vacated by Judge Edward Green Bradford II. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 27, 1919, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on June 30, 1930, due to his resignation.[1]

Later career and death

Following his resignation from the federal bench, Morris returned to private practice in Wilmington from 1930 to 1966. He died on March 19, 1966.[1]

Estate
Morris Estate House in White Clay Creek State Park

Judge Morris' estate was purchased by the State of Delaware in 1998 and is part of the White Clay Creek State Park.[2]

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References
  1. "Morris, Hugh Martin - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
  2. "DelawareScene.com: Judge Morris Estate – Newark, DE". www.delawarescene.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Edward Green Bradford II		 Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware
1919–1930		 Succeeded by
John Percy Nields
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