Charles Morris (naval officer)

Commodore Charles Morris, USN (1784 - 1856) was a U.S. naval administrator and officer whose service extended through the first half of the 19th century.

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1784 - 1856 - U.S. - Administrator

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Morris was born in Woodstock, Connecticut, 26 July 1784, and served in the Quasi-War with France, Barbary Wars, and War of 1812. He served as a Navy Commissioner from 1823 to 1827, and as the Chief of the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs from 1844 to 1847.

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Woodstock, Connecticut - Quasi-War - France - Barbary Wars - War of 1812 - Navy Commissioner - Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs

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He died in Washington, D.C., 27 January 1856.

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Ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Morris and USS Commodore Morris for him.

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United States Navy - USS ''Morris'' - USS ''Commodore Morris''

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