William Morris (Virginia politician)
American politician and soldier (1746–1802) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Morris Jr. (December 17, 1746 – November 6, 1802) was a military officer and politician in Kanawha County, Virginia. Who, prior to serving in the Virginia House of Delegates, served in the Virginia Militia from 1774 - 1792 in the Greenbrier, Ohio, and Kanawha region alongside Daniel Boone, Colonel Andrew Lewis, George Clendenin, and William Crawford rising to the rank of Major.
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Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Kanawha County district, Succeeded by ...
William Morris Jr. | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Kanawha County district | |
In office 1792–1801 | |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lewis Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 1746 Orange County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | 1802 Kanawha County, Virginia |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Catherine Carroll |
Occupation | Spy, military officer |
Profession | Politician |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Thirteen Colonies |
Branch | Virginia Militia |
Service years | 1774–1792 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Morris' Company of Rangers |
Battles/wars | Lord Dunmore's War American Revolutionary War Northwest Indian Wars Whiskey Rebellion |
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