Robert Hunter Morris
American judge (1700–1764) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the New York mayor and judge, see Robert H. Morris (mayor).
Robert Hunter Morris (c. 1700 – 27 January 1764), was a prominent governmental figure in Colonial Pennsylvania, serving as governor of Pennsylvania and Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Quick Facts Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Robert Hunter Morris | |
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Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1754–1756 | |
Preceded by | James Hamilton |
Succeeded by | William Denny |
Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council for the Eastern Division | |
In office April 1738 – 27 January 1764 His death. | |
Succeeded by | James Parker |
Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court | |
In office 17 March 1739 – 27 January 1764 His death. | |
Preceded by | Robert Lettis Hooper |
Succeeded by | Charles Reade |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1700 Trenton, New Jersey |
Died | 27 January 1764 Shrewsbury, New Jersey |
Nationality | American |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Stogdell
(died 1752) |
Relations | Lewis Morris (brother) |
Children | Mary Morris Robert Morris |
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