John T. Morrison
John T. Morrison | |
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Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1905 | |
| Lieutenant | James M. Stevens |
| Preceded by | Frank W. Hunt |
| Succeeded by | Frank R. Gooding |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1860 Jefferson County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 20, 1915 (aged 54) Boise, Idaho[citation needed] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Grace Darling Mackey |
| Residence | Caldwell |
| Alma mater | Wooster University Cornell Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Tracy Morrison (December 25, 1860 – December 20, 1915) was the
Biography
Morrison was born in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. He was married to Grace Darling Mackey in 1886. He graduated from
Career
In 1891, Morrison was influential in founding the College of Idaho and served as an original faculty member, teaching English and history. In 1893 he became a member of the school's board of trustees. He served on the board of trustees until 1904.[1]
An unsuccessful candidate for state legislature in 1896, Morrison was Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee from 1897 to 1900.
Idaho Republicans nominated Morrison as their gubernatorial candidate in 1902. He was elected by defeating the
Morrison sought reelection in 1904, but Republicans declined to nominate him for a second term, instead supporting Frank R. Gooding. Upon leaving office on January 2, 1905,[3] he returned Caldwell, and resumed his law practice.
Death
Morrison died December 20, 1915, and is interred at the Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada County, Idaho US.
References
- ^ a b "Idaho Governor John T. Morrison". National Governors Association. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ "John T. Morrison". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ "John T. Morrison". A to Z the USA. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
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