Joseph Robert Morris
Joseph Robert Morris | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Mayor of Houston | |
| In office 1868–1870 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander McGowan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Howe Scanlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1828 Milton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1885 (aged 57) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Hannah Cordelia Buckner |
| Children | six |
| Residence(s) | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Profession | Metalworker, entrepreneur. |
Joseph Robert Morris (April 24, 1828 – December 6, 1885) was a metal worker, business owner, investor, and inventor. He briefly served as mayor of Houston, Texas.