Charles Morris (1759–1831)

Charles Morris (November 18, 1759 – December 17, 1831) was a surveyor and political figure in Nova Scotia.

He was named a lieutenant in the Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment in 1778 and transferred to the 70th Foot the following year.

Some time later, he began assisting his father who was surveyor general for Nova Scotia.

Morris was elected to the assembly on Feb. 22,1788 in a by-election held after Sampson Salter Blowers was named to the Nova Scotia Council.

[1] He did not run for reelection in 1793 but was elected again in a 1797 by-election held after the death of James Michael Freke Bulkeley.