Gideon Morris
Gideon Morris | |
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Morris' tombstone in Morristown, Tennessee | |
| Born | c. 1756 |
| Died | April 1798 |
| Resting place | Morris Cemetery, Morristown, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Settler |
| Known for | Founding Morristown, Tennessee |
| Spouse | Jenette Blythe (1748–1828) |
Gideon Morris (c. 1756 – April 1798) was an early American settler and trans-Appalachian pioneer. He was a part of the Watauga Association and is most known for founding the city of Morristown, Tennessee.