James Morris (Canada West politician)
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James Morris (November 1, 1798 – September 23, 1865) was a businessman, banker and political figure in Canada West. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, as a Reformer. He was later a member of the Legislative Council, serving as the Speaker of the Legislative Council. He was also a member of the Executive Council of the province.
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James Morris | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Leeds County | |
In office 1837–1841 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Lieutenant Governor | Sir Francis Bond Head (1836–1838) Sir George Arthur (1838–1840) |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Leeds | |
In office 1841–1844 | |
Governors General | Lord Sydenham (1841) Sir Charles Bagot (1842–1843) Sir Charles Metcalfe (1843–1845) |
Preceded by | New position |
Member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada | |
In office 1844–1865 | |
Speaker of the Legislative Council | |
In office 1853 – 1854, 1858 | |
Postmaster General for the Province of Canada | |
In office 1851–1853 | |
Preceded by | New position |
Succeeded by | Malcolm Cameron |
Receiver-General | |
Assumed office 1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1798-11-01)November 1, 1798 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Died | September 9, 1865(1865-09-09) (aged 66) Brockville, Canada West |
Political party | Reform |
Relations | William Morris (brother) Edmund Murney (brother-in-law) |
Occupation | Business and banking |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Upper Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian militia |
Years of service | 1822-1850 |
Rank | Lieutenant Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit | 2nd Carleton Militia (1821-28) |
Commands | 3rd Leeds Light Infantry (1828-37) Brockville Embodied Militia (1838) 1st Leeds Militia (1846-50) |
Battles/wars | Rebellions of 1837–1838 |
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