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Col Lewis Morris

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Col Lewis Morris

Birth
Morrisania, Bronx County, New York, USA
Death
22 Nov 1824 (aged 70–71)
Morrisania, Bronx County, New York, USA
Burial
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Morris was a graduate of Princeton University in 1774. He was an officer in the Revolution under the command of General Nathanael Greene. After the war he settled in Charleston later marrying Ann Elliott. He served five terms in the South Carolina legislature and was elected lieutenant governor in 1794.

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Morris was a graduate of Princeton University in 1774. He was an officer in the Revolution under the command of General Nathanael Greene. After the war he settled in Charleston later marrying Ann Elliott. He served five terms in the South Carolina legislature and was elected lieutenant governor in 1794.

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He served in the War of 76. The time that tried men's souls. He was an aide to General Greene at the battles of Eutaw and Guilford. His good name is the best inheritance to his family. He died in Morristown, N. Y. 22nd Nov 1824.

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This is a cenotaph. Burial is in St. Anne's Episcopal Church in the Bronx.

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  • Created by: Saratoga
  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34691119/lewis-morris: accessed ), memorial page for Col Lewis Morris (1753–22 Nov 1824), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34691119, citing Saint Michaels Church Cemetery, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Saratoga (contributor 46965279).