Dorilus Morrison

Dorilus Morrison (December 27, 1814 – June 26, 1897) was an American banker, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the first and third Mayor of Minneapolis and was a member of the Minnesota Senate.

Dorilus Morrison
1st and 3rd Mayor of Minneapolis
In office
April 13, 1869 – April 12, 1870
Preceded byHugh G. Harrison
Succeeded byEli B. Ames
In office
February 26, 1867 – April 14, 1868
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byHugh G. Harrison
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 5, 1864 – January 1, 1866
Preceded byRufus J. Baldwin
Succeeded byCurtis H. Pettit
Personal details
Born(1814-12-27)December 27, 1814
Livermore, Massachusetts (now part of Maine), US
DiedJune 26, 1897(1897-06-26) (aged 82)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Harriet (Putnam) Morrison
  • (died 1880)
Children
  • DeWitt Clinton Morrison
  • (b. 1842; died 1913)
  • George H. Morrison
  • (b. 1843; died 1882)
  • Grace E. (Kimball)
  • (b. 1851; died 1907)
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