Sir John Morris, 1st Baronet
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For other persons named John Morris, see John Morris (disambiguation).
Sir John Morris, Baronet of Clasemont was a Welsh industrialist. He was the son of Robert Morris, a Shropshire entrepreneur. John Morris came to swansea in 1726 to start a copper works.
Morris built the initial streets of Morris Town which is now known as Morriston.
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References:
- Morriston Camera Club
- Sotheby's (New York): Sales of painting of GEORGE ROMNEY DALTON 1734 - 1802 KENDAL PORTRAIT OF MRS. HENRIETTA MORRIS (wife of Sir John) AND HER SON JOHN
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