Thomas H. Morison

Thomas Henry Morison
25th Warden of the Borough of Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1878–1880
Preceded by James W. Hyatt
Succeeded by James W. Hyatt
Personal details
Born (1838-08-24)August 24, 1838[1][2]
Brooklyn, New York [1]
Died February 10, 1884(1884-02-10) (aged 45)[1]
Nassau, Bahamas[1]
Resting place Union Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut
Political party Democratic[1]
Spouse(s) Julia Anna Sheffield (m. November 17, 1863, Brooklyn)[1][3]
Children Thomas Sheffield Morison, Charles Henry Morison, Frederick Ames Morison[1][3]
Occupation manufacturer of shirts and collars[3]

Thomas Henry Morison (August 24, 1838 – February 10, 1884) was Warden of the Borough of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1878 to 1880.

He was born on August 24, 1838 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Thomas Ames Morison and Amy H. Hoyt.

In 1853, he went to work in his father's clothing store, and in 1858,[3] he was made a partner. Eventually, he became the senior member of the firm of Morison & Hutchinson. In 1867, he came to Norwalk to take over the factory operations of the firm.[1]

Morison also engaged in the gas business, banking, railroads, and fire insurance.[3] He was elected a water commissioner.[3]

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Preceded by
James W. Hyatt
Warden
of the
Borough of Norwalk, Connecticut

1878–1880
Succeeded by
James W. Hyatt
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