Joseph Morris (Ohio politician)

Joseph Morris (October 16, 1795 – October 23, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, father of James Remley Morris.

Joseph Morris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847
Preceded by	Sherlock J. Andrews
Succeeded by	William Kennon, Jr.
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office 1833-1834
Personal details
Born	(1795-10-16)October 16, 1795 Greene County, Pennsylvania
Died	October 23, 1854(1854-10-23) (aged 59) Woodsfield, Ohio
Resting place	Morris Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, Morris attended the public schools. He was sheriff of Greene County in 1824. He moved to Woodsfield, Ohio, in 1829 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He served as a member of the State house of representatives in 1833 and 1834.

Morris was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847) from Ohio's 15th Congressional district. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1846. After retiring from the United States Congress he resumed business interests and then died in Woodsfield, Ohio on October 23, 1854. Morris was buried in Morris Cemetery, near Woodsfield.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Joseph Morris (id: M000980)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Sherlock J. Andrews	United States Representative from Ohio's 15th congressional district 1843–1847	Succeeded by William Kennon, Jr.