Hugh M. Morris

Hugh Martin Morris (April 9, 1878 – March 19, 1966) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

Hugh M. Morris
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware
In office January 27, 1919 – June 30, 1930
Appointed by	Woodrow Wilson
Preceded by	Edward Green Bradford II
Succeeded by	John Percy Nields
Personal details
Born	Hugh Martin Morris April 9, 1878 Greenwood, Delaware
Died	March 19, 1966 (aged 87)
Education	Delaware College (B.A.) read law

Education and career

Born on April 9, 1878, in Greenwood, Delaware, Morris received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1898 from Delaware College (now the University of Delaware) and read law in 1903. He entered private practice in Wilmington, Delaware from 1903 to 1919.[1]

Federal judicial service

Morris was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on January 17, 1919, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware vacated by Judge Edward Green Bradford II. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 27, 1919, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on June 30, 1930, due to his resignation.[1]

Later career and death

Following his resignation from the federal bench, Morris returned to private practice in Wilmington from 1930 to 1966. He died on March 19, 1966.[1]

Estate

Morris Estate House in White Clay Creek State Park

Judge Morris' estate was purchased by the State of Delaware in 1998 and is part of the White Clay Creek State Park.[2]

References

1. "Morris, Hugh Martin - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
2. "DelawareScene.com: Judge Morris Estate – Newark, DE". www.delawarescene.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.

External links

• "Morris, Hugh Martin - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
• Hugh M. Morris at Find a Grave