Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Anthony III MORRIS
From "Colonial Families in the United States"
Anthony Morris, brewer, of Philadelphia, PA, b. in London, England d. in Philadelphia, PA; received his scholastic education at the Public School in Philadelphia, which his father, with other "friends" of the Monthly Meeting, had been instrumental in founding in 1680. At the age of fourteen apprenticed himself to learn the art and mysteries of brewing, to serve for seven years from 29 February in the year 1695/96. In 1721 was chosen a Representative in the assembly in the Province of Pennsylvania; re-elected 1721-1722-1723 and 1725, and sat until the close of the session 6th June, 1726; was appointed one of the signers of paper money; elected Alderman 29 September, 1726; again 2nd October, 1733 and same day commissioned an Associate Justice of the City Court; his will dated 29th September, 1760, is sealed with his crest.
Anthony Morris. City of Phila. Brewer. 9 Sep 1760. 29 Oct 1763. Wife: Phebe. Children: Elizabeth Shoemaker, Deborah, John, Anthony, Samuel, Joseph, Sister: Sarah. Brothers: Luke, William. Grandchildren: Anthony, John, Joseph and Samuel Morris, William and Mary Morris, George and Hannah Morris, Mary, Isaac and Anthony Morris, Samuel and Sarah Powell. Friends: Abel James, Owen Jones, Abigail Griffiths and children, Margaret Ellis living with Thomas Thomas of Radnor. Aged Poor of the City. Execs.: Phebe, Anthony, John, Samuel and Deborah Morris. Act in conjuncture with Execs.: John Smith of Burlington, NJ, William Callender. Codicil 21 Sep 1763. Deborah, Samuel and John Morris. Witnesses to Codicil: Johannes Kopel, Rachel Bearmore. Proved 29 Oct 1763. N:42.
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