James Remley Morris (January 10, 1819 – December 24, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a

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from

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during the

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from 1861 to 1865. He was the son of Joseph Morris, who was also a member of

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Early life and career

Born in Rogersville, Pennsylvania, Morris attended the public schools. He moved with his parents to

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, in 1829. He moved to

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the next year. He served two years' apprenticeship at the printing trade in 1833 and 1834. He studied under private tutor until 1839. He studied law. He was

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in 1843 and commenced practice at Woodsfield.

Political career

He was appointed county treasurer to fill the unexpired term of his father, who had been elected to Congress. He was editor and manager of the Spirit of Democracy 1844-1848. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1848. He served as member of the Ohio State Board of Equalization in 1859.

Congress

Morris was elected as a

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to the Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth Congresses (March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1864 to the Thirty-ninth Congress.

Later career and death

He resumed the practice of his profession at Woodsfield. He served as judge of the probate court 1872-1877. Postmaster 1886-1889.

Death

He died in

, December 24, 1899. He was interred in Morris Cemetery, near Woodsfield.

Sources

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