Talk:Sir John Morris, 1st Baronet

Timeline and notes

• He was the owner of two mines Ynys and Rhydydefaid in Clyne Valley, Swansea.
• Morris was one of the businessmen involved in the development of the Swansea and Mumbles Railway.
• In 1768, Morris decided to build a planned village for the workers of his copper factories, this village developed into the town of Morriston.
• He was also responsible for the financing of the building of Morris Castle.
• In 1775, Morris built Clasemont to be his home near Morriston.
• John Morris was made a baronet in April 1806
• Sir John Morris had as son who was also called John Morris (who became 2nd Baronet of Clasemont).
• Sir John Morris died on February 24, 1855

(Sloman 20:29, 27 June 2006 (UTC))