Timothy D. Morris | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 5, 1863 – January 2, 1865 | |
Preceded by | William L. Utley |
Succeeded by | Jerome Case |
Sheriff of Racine County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1857 – January 1, 1859 | |
Preceded by | James O. Bartlett |
Succeeded by | William G. Everit |
In office January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1855 | |
Preceded by | John A. Carswell |
Succeeded by | James O. Bartlett |
Personal details | |
Born | De Peyster, New York, U.S. | July 4, 1818
Died | April 26, 1876 Caledonia, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 57)
Resting place | Mound Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin |
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Spouse |
Ellen Maria Emerson
(m. 1843–1876) |
Children | at least 8 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Timothy D. Morris (July 4, 1818 – April 26, 1876) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Racine County during the 1863 and 1864 sessions. He also served four years as sheriff of Racine County, and, in that capacity, played a significant role in the Joshua Glover affair in 1854. His name was often abbreviated as T. D. Morris in historical documents.