Joseph McKeen Morrow (January 1, 1832 – July 28, 1899) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Montana. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, in 1862, and was a Wisconsin circuit court judge by appointment in 1893 and 1894.

Joseph McKeen Morrow
Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the 6th circuit
In office
October 6, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Appointed byGeorge Wilbur Peck
Preceded byAlfred W. Newman
Succeeded byOrvis B. Wyman
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Monroe County district
In office
January 16, 1862 – January 5, 1863
Preceded bySimon D. Powers
Succeeded byWilliam W. Jackson
Personal details
Born(1832-01-01)January 1, 1832
East Aurora, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1899(1899-07-28) (aged 67)
Sparta, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Sparta
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseOlive Graves
Children1

Biography

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Born in East Aurora, New York, he studied law in Buffalo, New York. He then moved to Sparta, Wisconsin and was admitted to the Wisconsin bar. He practices law in Sparta, Wisconsin. In 1862, Morrow served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was elected in a special election succeeding Simon D. Powers who died in office. He moved to Montana Territory in 1864 because of his health and stayed there until 1866. In 1893, he was appointed Wisconsin state court judge[1] and lost the election in April 1894. During the administration of President Grover Cleveland, he was appointed collector of internal revenue. Morrow died in Sparta, Wisconsin.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Joe Morrow a Judge". Dodge County Citizen. October 12, 1893. p. 1. Retrieved April 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1877, pg. 180
  3. ^ 'Report of the Annual Meeting of the State Bar Association of Wisconsin February 2–3, 1901, Madison, Wisconsin,' Taylor and Gleason Book and Job Printers,' Madison, Wisconsin: 1901, Biographical Sketch of Joseph McKeen Morrow, pg. 330
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Monroe County district
January 16, 1862 – January 5, 1863
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the 6th circuit
October 6, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Succeeded by
Orvis B. Wyman