Dwight Morris
Dwight Morris | |
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| Born | November 22, 1817 South Farm, Connecticut, United States |
| Died | September 26, 1894 (aged 76) Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Alma mater | Union College |
Timothy Dwight Morris (1817-1894) was an American colonel who commanded the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War as well as commanding the 2nd Brigade of the 2nd Corps during the Battle of Antietam. In his civilian life he was a lawyer, judge, and politician who served as the United States Consul in Le Havre, France and as Connecticut Secretary of State.