James Morris III

James Morris III (January 19, 1752 – April 20, 1820) was a Continental Army officer from Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War and founder of the Morris Academy. Quotes The more there is of mind in your solitary employments, the more dignity there is in your character. As quoted in Strong Barbara Nolen The Morris Academy: Pioneer in Coeducation Morris Bicentennial Committee 1976 Torrington 14-15 http://books.google.com/books?id=nrCYGQAACAAJ&dq O Nation, collect your compassion. Weep! For one of your shining lights is entombed in darkness. Weep! O ye officers and soldiers, whom he loved and led to military glory. Weep! O ye farmers and ye Poor, for your improver and benefactor has become a prey to worms. Come water his tomb with your tears. Memorial service for George Washington held in South Farms, Connecticut, 22 February 1880. As quoted in Strong Barbara Nolen The Morris Academy: Pioneer in Coeducation Morris Bicentennial Committee 1976 Torrington 31 http://books.google.com/books?id=nrCYGQAACAAJ&dq External links Category:Military leaders from the United States Category:1820 deaths Category:People from Connecticut