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Thomas Morris (Wisconsin politician)

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Thomas Morris (December 9, 1861-September 17, 1928), was Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 1911 until 1915. Hewas born in St.-Hyacinthe, Quebec, St. Arnold Parish, Quebec. Morris settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where, he was a barber. Thomas Morris went to law school in Madison, Wisconsin, and returned to La Crosse, where he practice law. He was elected District Attorney for La Crosse County, Wisconsin and was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate. Thomas Morris was instrumental in establishing what is now University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1909. In 1911, Morris was elcted Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin as a Republican serving until 1915. Thomas Morris died in New York City of a heart attack.

References

  • Members of County Bar Association Discuss Life and Career of Tom Morris, May 29, 1932, 'La Crosse Tribune'.
  • Thomas Morris, La Crosse Attorney, once Lieutenant Governor of State, June 9, 1932, 'La Crosse Tribune'.
  • Heart Attack is Fatal to Tom Morris, September 17, 1932, 'La Crosse Tribune'.
  • Newspaper clippings file courtesy of the La Crsse Public Library archives
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