James R. Morris

James Remley Morris (January 10, 1819 – December 24, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.

Born in Rogersville, Pennsylvania, Morris attended the public schools.

He was appointed county treasurer to fill the unexpired term of his father, who had been elected to Congress.

He served as member of the Ohio State Board of Equalization in 1859.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress