William Morris (1811 – 25 February 1877) was a

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politician and banker. Morris was active in the public life of Carmarthen for many years before his election to Parliament and served as mayor of the borough on four occasions. Morris was elected MP for Carmarthen Boroughs at a by-election in 1864, after his cousin David Morris died in office. Although there was speculation about several other possible candidates, requisitions inviting Morris to fill the vacancy appeared almost immediately after the former member's funeral. He then held the seat until 1868 when he did not stand for re-election. Morris also served as a

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in 1858. Morris remained active in local government and became a member of the Carmarthen School Board. He died in February 1877.

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* Liberal Party (UK) MPs for Welsh constituencies High Sheriffs of Carmarthenshire UK MPs 1859–1865 UK MPs 1865–1868 1811 births 1877 deaths {{Liberal-UK-MP-stub