John T. Morrison | |
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| 6th 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 |
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| Born | (1860-12-25)December 25, 1860 Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 20, 1915(1915-12-20) (aged 54) Boise, Idaho, US[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 thesixth governor ofIdaho from 1903 until 1905.
Morrison was born in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. He was married to Grace Darling Mackey in 1886. He graduated fromWooster University in 1887.[1] He graduated fromCornell Law School in 1890 and moved toCaldwell, where he became a successful attorney and an active member of the localPresbyterian Church. He served as commissioner to the national assembly of his church five times.
In 1891, Morrison was influential in founding theCollege 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 theDemocratic incumbent,Frank W. Hunt. During his term in office, state examinations ofweights and measures were initiated, a pure food law was enacted, and a reform school at St. Anthony was founded.[2]
Morrison sought reelection in 1904, but Republicans declined to nominate him for a second term, instead supportingFrank R. Gooding. Upon leaving office on January 2, 1905,[3] he returned Caldwell, and resumed his law practice.
Morrison died December 20, 1915, and is interred at the Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada County, Idaho US.
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| Preceded by D. W. Standrod | Republican nominee forGovernor of Idaho 1902 | Succeeded by |
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