Talk:Sir John Morris, 1st Baronet

Timeline and notes
(Sloman 20:29, 27 June 2006 (UTC))
 * He was the owner of two mines Ynys and Rhydydefaid in Clyne Valley, Swansea.
 * Morris was one of the businessmen involved in the development of the Swansea and Mumbles Railway.
 * In 1768, Morris decided to build a planned village for the workers of his copper factories, this village developed into the town of Morriston.
 * He was also responsible for the financing of the building of Morris Castle.
 * In 1775, Morris built Clasemont to be his home near Morriston.
 * John Morris was made a baronet in April 1806
 * Sir John Morris had as son who was also called John Morris (who became 2nd Baronet of Clasemont).
 * Sir John Morris died on February 24, 1855