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John Sawrey Morritt


(b. 1738, United Kingdom – d. Aug. 3, 1791, Rokeby Hall, County Durham )

Gender: M

John Sawrey Morrit (1738-1791) was married to Anne Peirse (d. 1809). In 1769 he purchased Rokeby Hall in County Durham from Sir Thomas Robinson (1703-1777).

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  • John Sawrey Morritt




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