Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798
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At this time, Lewis Morris had retired from political life and was rebuilding his manor, Morrisania, in New York.
Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Continental Congressman, and a Brigadier General.
Lewis Morris (1726-1798) was a landowner and judge from Morrisania, N.Y. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Morris signed the Declaration of Independence. He was the son of Lewis Morris (1698-1762); grandson of Lewis Morris (1671-1746), colonial governor of New Jersey and chief justice of New York; and father of Lewis Morris (1754-1824) of South Carolina.
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Morrisania (N.Y.)
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New York (State)
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Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
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