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Morris County KSGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. It is a member of KSGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Morris County ancestors.

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Temporary County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Morris County was first known as Wise County, organized in 1855, in honor of Henry A. Wise. In 1859, when he presided over the hanging of John Brown at Harpers Ferry, the county name was changed to Morris in honor of Thomas Morris, an opponent of slavery.

Council Grove is the county seat.

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