Thomas Owen Morris


Thomas Owen Morris was an American Democratic politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1906 to 1908.

Early life

Morris was born in Sumner County, Tennessee on August 2, 1845.

Career

Morris served as Mayor of Nashville from 1906 to 1908. He was a member of the Knights Templar.

Personal life and death

Morris was married in Nashville on May 27, 1866 to Mary Snow. They had five children: Henry Snow, Edwin Lanier, Thomas Owen, Jr., Kitty and Kendrick J. Morris. He died in Nashville on November 8, 1924. He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.