Richard Morris | |
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Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court | |
In office 1779–1790 | |
Preceded by | John Jay |
Succeeded by | Robert Yates |
Member of the New York State Senate | |
In office March 4, 1778 – October 23, 1779 | |
Preceded by | John Jones |
Succeeded by | Stephen Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | Morrisania, Province of New York, British America | August 15, 1730
Died | April 11, 1810 Scarsdale, New York, New York, United States | (aged 79)
Spouse |
Sarah Ludlow
(m. 1759; died 1791) |
Children | 5, including Lewis Richard Morris |
Parent(s) | Lewis Morris Katrintje Staats |
Education | Yale University |
Richard Morris (August 15, 1730 O.S. – April 11, 1810) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was chief justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1779 to 1790.[1]