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John Albert Morris
American businessman (1836–1895) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
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Born | July 29, 1836 |
Died | May 25, 1895 (1895-05-26) (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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