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Robert Morris
Birth: 6-28-1762
Death: 2-22-1851
RelationshipsChildrenMorris, Robert Hunter
Biography
"ROBERT MORRIS, second son of Chief-Justice Richard and Sarah (Ludlow) Morris, was born June 28, 1762. He inherited the fine estate of Mount Fordham, in Westchester County, N. Y., and was a successful merchant in New York City. For a time he was resident at Claverack, Columbia County, N. Y.
Died at Mount Fordham, February 22, 1851. Married, March 11, 1786, Frances Ludlum, daughter of Isaac Ludlum of Goshen, N. Y. Issue:
1. Mary Morris, d. young.
2. Julia Sarah Morris, b. September 13, 1788, d. January 16, 1874. M. William B. Ludlow; twelve children.
3. Mary Morris, b. December 25, 1790, d. May 24, 1869. M. James A. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton the statesman; five children.
4. Daughter, d. young.
5. Richard Robert Morris, b. April 22, 1794, d. November 22, 1874. M. Martha Lynn Taylor; six children.
6. James L. Morris, b. August 10, 1796, d. January 23, 1878. M. Lucretia Crary, daughter of Peter Crary; seven children.
7. Frances W. Morris, b. March 24, 1799, d. May 5, 1868. M. Thomas W. Ludlow; no issue.
8. Daughter, d. young.
9. Robert Hunter Morris, b. in New York City, February 15, 1802, d. October 24, 1855."
Letter References
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 12, 1852
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, September 28, 1849
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Biography: "ROBERT MORRIS, second son of Chief-Justice Richard and Sarah (Ludlow) Morris, was born June 28, 1762. He inherited the fine estate of Mount Fordham, in Westchester County, N. Y., and was a successful merchant in New York City. For a time he was resident at Claverack, Columbia County, N. Y.
Died at Mount Fordham, February 22, 1851. Married, March 11, 1786, Frances Ludlum, daughter of Isaac Ludlum of Goshen, N. Y. Issue:
1. Mary Morris, d. young.
2. Julia Sarah Morris, b. September 13, 1788, d. January 16, 1874. M. William B. Ludlow; twelve children.
3. Mary Morris, b. December 25, 1790, d. May 24, 1869. M. James A. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton the statesman; five children.
4. Daughter, d. young.
5. Richard Robert Morris, b. April 22, 1794, d. November 22, 1874. M. Martha Lynn Taylor; six children.
6. James L. Morris, b. August 10, 1796, d. January 23, 1878. M. Lucretia Crary, daughter of Peter Crary; seven children.
7. Frances W. Morris, b. March 24, 1799, d. May 5, 1868. M. Thomas W. Ludlow; no issue.
8. Daughter, d. young.
9. Robert Hunter Morris, b. in New York City, February 15, 1802, d. October 24, 1855."Citation Type: Book or Book ChapterBook or Monograph Title: The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1Publisher Location: New YorkPublisher Name: The Publishing Society of New YorkYear: 1906Start Page: 326Citation Notes: Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false
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Citation Type: Book or Book ChapterBook or Monograph Title: The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1Publisher Location: New YorkPublisher Name: The Publishing Society of New York Year: 1906Start Page: 326Citation Notes: Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false
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Citation Type: Book or Book ChapterBook or Monograph Title: The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1Publisher Location: New YorkPublisher Name: The Publishing Society of New York Year: 1906Start Page: 326Citation Notes: Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false
ChildrenMorris, Robert Hunter
Morris, Robert Hunter
Biography
"ROBERT MORRIS, second son of Chief-Justice Richard and Sarah (Ludlow) Morris, was born June 28, 1762. He inherited the fine estate of Mount Fordham, in Westchester County, N. Y., and was a successful merchant in New York City. For a time he was resident at Claverack, Columbia County, N. Y. Died at Mount Fordham, February 22, 1851. Married, March 11, 1786, Frances Ludlum, daughter of Isaac Ludlum of Goshen, N. Y. Issue: 1. Mary Morris, d. young. 2. Julia Sarah Morris, b. September 13, 1788, d. January 16, 1874. M. William B. Ludlow; twelve children. 3. Mary Morris, b. December 25, 1790, d. May 24, 1869. M. James A. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton the statesman; five children. 4. Daughter, d. young. 5. Richard Robert Morris, b. April 22, 1794, d. November 22, 1874. M. Martha Lynn Taylor; six children. 6. James L. Morris, b. August 10, 1796, d. January 23, 1878. M. Lucretia Crary, daughter of Peter Crary; seven children. 7. Frances W. Morris, b. March 24, 1799, d. May 5, 1868. M. Thomas W. Ludlow; no issue. 8. Daughter, d. young. 9. Robert Hunter Morris, b. in New York City, February 15, 1802, d. October 24, 1855."
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 12, 1852
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, September 28, 1849
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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
"ROBERT MORRIS, second son of Chief-Justice Richard and Sarah (Ludlow) Morris, was born June 28, 1762. He inherited the fine estate of Mount Fordham, in Westchester County, N. Y., and was a successful merchant in New York City. For a time he was resident at Claverack, Columbia County, N. Y.
Died at Mount Fordham, February 22, 1851. Married, March 11, 1786, Frances Ludlum, daughter of Isaac Ludlum of Goshen, N. Y. Issue:
1. Mary Morris, d. young.
2. Julia Sarah Morris, b. September 13, 1788, d. January 16, 1874. M. William B. Ludlow; twelve children.
3. Mary Morris, b. December 25, 1790, d. May 24, 1869. M. James A. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton the statesman; five children.
4. Daughter, d. young.
5. Richard Robert Morris, b. April 22, 1794, d. November 22, 1874. M. Martha Lynn Taylor; six children.
6. James L. Morris, b. August 10, 1796, d. January 23, 1878. M. Lucretia Crary, daughter of Peter Crary; seven children.
7. Frances W. Morris, b. March 24, 1799, d. May 5, 1868. M. Thomas W. Ludlow; no issue.
8. Daughter, d. young.
9. Robert Hunter Morris, b. in New York City, February 15, 1802, d. October 24, 1855."
Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Name:
The Publishing Society of New York
Year:
1906
Start Page:
326
Citation Notes:
Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false
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Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Name:
The Publishing Society of New York
Year:
1906
Start Page:
326
Citation Notes:
Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
The American Historical Magazine, Volume 1
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher Name:
The Publishing Society of New York
Year:
1906
Start Page:
326
Citation Notes:
Google Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2o9AAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA326&ots=29qCJMBwHZ&dq=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q=judge%20robert%20morris%20claverack%20ny&f=false