Francis J. Morris, MBE, KC (December 5, 1862 – February 12, 1947) was a Canadian solicitor and politician.Francis J. Morris was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada son of Catherine Fitzgerald and Edward Morris and brother of Edward P. Morris. Morris completed his schooling at Saint Bonaventure's College. Enrolled as a solicitor on November 29, 1886 he was called to the Bar of Newfoundland on November 21, 1867.Morris worked in the law firm Morris and Morris for many years and went on to become the solicitor for the St. John's Municipal Council, a position he held for 24 years. In 1902 he was named to the King's Counsel. Wikipedia