Lewis Morris, Jr. (1698-1762)

2nd of Morrisania; Speaker of the New York General Assembly

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He inherited vast estates in Westchester County and the Bronx, including the Morrisania Manor. As a substantial landowner, he managed extensive agricultural operations and was involved in iron manufacturing and other business ventures. He served in various governmental positions throughout his career, including as a Judge, a Member of the New York General Assembly, and later as a Member of the Governor's Council. He was married twice and had eight children (listed).

Parents (2)

Lewis Morris

1st of Morrisania; Chief Justice of New York & Governor of New Jersey

1671-1746

Isabella (Graham) Morris

Mrs Isabella (Graham) Morris

1673-1752

Spouses (2)

Catherine (Staats) Morris

Mrs Katrintje "Catherine" (Staats) Morris

1697-1731

Sarah (Gouverneur) Morris

Mrs Sarah (Gouverneur) Morris

1714-1786

Children (8)

Mary (Morris) Lawrence

Mrs Mary (Morris) Lawrence

1723-1804

Lewis Morris

U.S. Senator & Founding Father; 3rd and last Lord of Morrisania Manor, New York

1726-1798

Gen. Staats Long Morris

M.P., Governor of Quebec

1728-1800

Richard Morris

Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court & State Senator, of Scarsdale, N.Y.

1730-1810

Isabella (Morris) Wilkins

Mrs Isabella (Morris) Wilkins

1746-1830

Gouverneur Morris

U.S. Founding Father, U.S. Senator from New York & U.S. Minister to France

1752-1816

Euphemia (Morris) Ogden

Mrs Euphemia (Morris) Ogden

1754-1818

Catherine (Morris) Ashford

Mrs Catherine (Morris) Ashford

1759-1779

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