Robert H. Morris (politician)
Robert Hunter Morris (born February 15, 1808 in New York City , † October 24, 1855 there ) was an American politician . Between 1841 and 1844 he was Mayor of New York City.
Career
After studying law and admission to the bar, Robert Morris began practicing the profession in Columbia County . At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party . He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1833 and 1834 . Between 1838 and 1841 he held the post of Recorder of New York City as the successor to Richard Riker . From this office he was dismissed by Governor William H. Seward in connection with the so-called Glentworth Incident . It was about workers brought to New York on false pretenses to win votes for William Henry Harrison in the presidential election of 1840 . Morris had important documents confiscated in order to protect them from possible destruction. The governor believed the act was illegal. Morris was also a member of the Tammany Hall Society .
In 1841, Morris was elected Mayor of New York City. He held this office after two re-elections between 1841 and 1844. The metropolitan area of New York extended until 1898 essentially to what is now Manhattan . After the end of his time as mayor, he practiced as a lawyer again. At the time of his death on October 24, 1855, he was a judge on the New York Supreme Court .
Web links
- Robert H. Morris in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- Robert H. Morris at The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac L. Varian |
Mayor of New York City 1841–1844 |
James Harper |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Morris, Robert H. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Morris, Robert Hunter (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 15, 1808 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 24, 1855 |
| Place of death | New York City |