Morris, Anthony, 1766-1860

Lawyer and merchant of Philadelphia. Morris was prominent in the East India trade. In 1793-94 he was speaker of the Pennsylania Senate. From 1800 to 1806 he was a director of the Bank of North America, and from 1806 to 1817 a trustee of the University of Pennsylania.

From the description of Letterbook, 1800-1808. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 123466577

Lawyer and merchant, of Philadelphia, Pa.

From the description of Papers, 1698-1905. (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70963446

Anthony Morris was a Philadelphia merchant active in the East India trade. In 1793-94 he was Speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate; from 1800 to 1806 he was a director of the Bank of North America; and from 1806 to 1817 a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.

From the description of Letterbooks and ledger of Anthony Morris, 1787-1806. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 276173763

Anthony Morris was a lawyer and merchant in Philadelphia, Pa. Born Feb. 10, 1766, he was the son of Samuel Morris (1734-1812) and Rebecca Wistar. He attended Quaker schools and the University of Pennsylvania from which he graduated in 1783. Morris became speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate at the age of 27. He served as a legate to Spain under James Madison. Morris also had significant mercantile interests. Morris married Mary Smith Pemberton, the daughter of James Pemberton (1723-1809); the two had four children. In 1795, he began construction of the family home in Whitemarsh Twp. that became known as "The Highlands." He also had significant land holdings in the vicinity of Philadelphia.

From the description of Account books, 1794-1797, 1802-1806. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122406469

Anthony Morris was a merchant and Pennsylvania legislator.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1690-1830. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122440122

From the guide to the Anthony Morris papers, ca. 1690-1830, Circa 1690-1830, (American Philosophical Society)