Robert Hunter Morris, born 1700 in Trenton, New Jersey, died January 27, 1764 in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, was a prominent governmental figure in Colonial Pennsylvania, serving as governor of Pennsylvania and Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
He was born in Morrisania, New York, the second son of the future Governor of New Jersey Lewis Morris and Isabella Graham Morris. He received what was described at the time as a "liberal education", and received additional training from his father in politics.
When his father was named Governor of New Jersey in 1738, his son's name appeared on his list of councilors. Less than a year later, Governor Morris named Robert the Chief Justice of the provincial Supreme Court. His commission was set to run "during good behavior of same", which differed from that of his predecessor, Robert L. Hooper, whose terms was determined to run "through the royal pleasure". His term was marked by increased punctuality and efficiency.
He served as Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania from 1754 to 1756, during the French and Indian War. He was the uncle of Congressman Lewis Morris of New York.
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External links
- Biography at Virtualology.com (under family name)
- Biography at ColonialHall.com (under father's name)
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