Maricopa County AZ Archives Photo Group.....Joseph Edward Morrison 1914
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JOSEPH EDWARD MORRISON 
ATTORNEY AT LAW. Born in Chicago, IL, July 9, 1871. Son of Alexander Lawrence 
(native of Ireland, came to U. S. at age 16) and Jane Clark Morrison. Educated, 
public schools of Chicago and after coming to the West with parents, graduated 
from St. Michael's College, at Santa Fe, N. M., 1890. Studied law in office of 
Senator Thomas B. Catron at Santa Fe and in the fall, 1892, was admitted to 
practice there. In 1893, moved to Prescott, Arizona, where served as Asst. 
Dist. Attorney of Yavapai County three years; then formed law partnership with 
brothel', Robert E. Morrison,  with whom practiced until 1906, when moved to 
Bisbee and practiced alone, handling much business in Mexico, personally 
appearing before the Supreme Court of Mexico, being thoroughly versed in the 
Spanish language. February 1910, appointed U. S. Attorney for the Territory of 
Arizona by President Taft and after Arizona became a state, 1912, again 
appointed U. S. Attorney for the state of Arizona. Between these appointments, 
was appointed Special Asst. to U. S. Attorney General, during which period he 
organized Federal District Court of Arizona in connection with Judge Wm. M. 
Morrow, U. S. Circuit Judge. Served in these positions until Feb. 1914; during 
this period handled many extremely important matters, some of which were 
international in character. Upon expiration of term of office, located in 
Phoenix, where has since practiced law, which extends over the state. Has 
frequently appeared before U. S. Supreme Court. Fervent supporter Republican 
Party; has done effective campaign work. Marked oratorical powers and in great 
demand as public speaker. Affiliated: Maricopa County, Arizona State and 
California State Bar Associations and the Bar of the U. S. Supreme Court; 
Arizona Club and Past Exalted Ruler, Lodge No. 330, B. P. O. Elks. At Prescott, 
July 2, 1937, married Mrs. Molly C. Crenshaw, of N. J. Is a master of his 
profession and distinguished for the high order of his legal ability. His 
eminent attainments have given him prestige among the prominent citizens of 
Arizona, Now associated with well known law firm of Armstrong, Kramer, 
Morrison, Roche and Duffy, First Nat'l Bank Bldg., Phoenix, Arizona. 


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