Richard Morris (New York judge)

Richard Morris
Chief Justice of the
New York Supreme Court
In office
1779–1790
Preceded byJohn Jay
Succeeded byRobert Yates
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
March 4, 1778 – October 23, 1779
Preceded byJohn Jones
Succeeded byStephen Ward
Personal details
Born(1730-08-15)August 15, 1730
Morrisania, Province of New York, British America
DiedApril 11, 1810(1810-04-11) (aged 79)
Scarsdale, New York, New York, United States
Spouse
Sarah Ludlow
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(m. 1759; died 1791)​
Children5, including Lewis Richard Morris
Parent(s)Lewis Morris
Katrintje Staats
EducationYale University

Richard Morris (August 15, 1730 O.S. – April 11, 1810) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was chief justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1779 to 1790.

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