Richard Morris (1616-1672)

Captain in Cromwell's Army; Merchant, of the Bronx, New York

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He was born in Tintern, Monmouthshire, and emigrated to New York where he purchased 500-acres, part of the land originally settled by Bronx namesake, Jonas Bronck.

Spouse (1)

Sarah (Pole) Morris

Mrs Sarah (Pole) Morris

1649-1672

Children (1)

Lewis Morris

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

1671-1746

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Pioneers, Settlers & Immigrants