John Albert Morris
John Albert Morris (July 29, 1836 – May 25, 1895) was an American businessman widely known as the "Lottery King" and a prominent figure in the sport of thoroughbred horse racing. A native of New Jersey, he benefited from a large inheritance and added substantially to his fortune through a majority interest in the Louisiana State Lottery Company.
John Albert Morris | |
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| Born | July 29, 1836 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1895 (aged 58) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Lottery operator, Racetrack owner, Racehorse owner/breeder |
| Board member of | Louisiana State Lottery Company, Morris Park Racecourse |
| Spouse |
Cora Hennen
(m. 1857) |
| Children | Francis Morris, Alfred Hennen, Dave Hennen, Isabel Morris-Ledyard |
| Parent(s) | Francis Morris / Mary Elizabeth Valentine |
| Honors | Morris Park, Bronx John A. Morris Handicap at Saratoga Race Course |
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