Birth : 1732 Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Death : 7 Jan 1778 Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Burial : First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate : 40.7973022, -74.4800720
Description : Joseph Morris served in the French and Indian War. He married Hannah Ford in 1759. During the American Revolution he served as a major in Colonel Daniel Morgan's Rangers. He was shot at White Marsh on December 6, 1777 and later died from the wound.

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Major Joseph Morris was the 6th of 8 children of Daniel Morris (1702-1784) and his wife Hannah Mary Riggs (1707-1765). His parents were both descendant of early founding father's of New Jersey. His mother was the granddaughter of Edward Riggs III FAG ID#32243177 one of the founders of Newark,... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is MAJ Joseph Morris's memorial?

    MAJ Joseph Morris's memorial is located at: First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown, Morris County, USA.

  • When did MAJ Joseph Morris death?

    MAJ Joseph Morris death on 7 Jan 1778 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the MAJ Joseph Morris's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.7973022
    Longitude: -74.4800720

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Hannah Ford Morris

(1740 - 1782)

Siblings

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Daniel Morris Jr.

(1723 - 1784)

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Sarah Morris Lewis

(1728 - 1808)

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Eunice Morris Primrose

(1728 - 1808)

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Mary Morris Prudden

(1731 - 1777)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Presbyterian Churchyard
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7973022, -74.4800720

2. Morristown Baptist Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7981400, -74.4812100

3. Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7929993, -74.4786987

4. Saint Peters Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7929200, -74.4785300

5. Evergreen Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8046989, -74.4693985

6. Carmelite Monastery Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7878200, -74.4559200

7. Holy Rood Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7977982, -74.4505997

8. Villa Walsh Convent Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7844582, -74.5080338

9. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Morris Plains, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8251890, -74.4833060

10. Holy Family Cemetery
Convent Station, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7825012, -74.4339981

11. Saint Marys Abbey Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7874900, -74.5302600

12. Beth Israel Memorial Park
Cedar Knolls, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8280983, -74.4458008

13. Trowbridge Family Farm Cemetery
Morris Township, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8331630, -74.5232620

14. Jockey Hollow Cemetery
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7740402, -74.5375977

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Whippany, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8231010, -74.4218979

16. New Vernon Cemetery
New Vernon, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7472000, -74.5049973

17. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
New Vernon, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7449493, -74.4977493

18. Kemble Burial Site
Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7556280, -74.5278750

19. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Whippany, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8218987, -74.4108157

20. Whippany Burial Yard
Whippany, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8193169, -74.4059601

21. John Hancock Cemetery
Florham Park, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7740517, -74.4013214

22. Calvary Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Florham Park, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7844200, -74.3956400

23. Hillside Cemetery
Madison, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7550011, -74.4113998

24. Walnut Grove Baptist Cemetery
Randolph, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8282585, -74.5649567