Thomas Owen Morris
Thomas Owen Morris | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee | |
| In office 1906–1908 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Smiley Williams |
| Succeeded by | James Stephens Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1845 Sumner County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 1924 (aged 79) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Snow (m. 1866) |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Politician |
Thomas Owen Morris (August 2, 1845 – November 8, 1924) was an American Democratic politician. He was the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1906 to 1908.
Early life
[edit]Morris was born in Sumner County, Tennessee on August 2, 1845.[1]
Career
[edit]Morris served as Mayor of Nashville from 1906 to 1908.[1][2] He was a member of the Knights Templar.[3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Morris was married in Nashville on May 27, 1866 to Mary Snow.[1] They had five children: Henry Snow, Edwin Lanier, Thomas Owen, Jr., Kitty and Kendrick J. Morris.[1] He died in Nashville on November 8, 1924.[1] He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.[1]
References
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