Jonathan D. Morris

Jonathan David Morris was an American lawyer and politician who served as a two-term United States [House of Representatives|U.S. Representative] from Ohio from 1847 to 1851.
He was the son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac N. Morris.

Early life and career

Born in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio Morris attended the public schools.
He studied law.
He was Admission to [the bar in the United States|admitted to the bar] and commenced practice in Batavia, Ohio.
He served as clerk of the courts of Clermont County.

Congress

Morris was elected as a Democrat to the 30th [United States Congress|Thirtieth] Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas L. Hamer
He was reelected to the Thirty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1851.

Death

He died in Connersville, Indiana, May 16, 1875.
He was interred in Citizens Cemetery, Batavia, Ohio.