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Queries Posted October 2000 |
| Ron Wilson - Subject: William Morris, Sr., Virginia and West Virginia Has anyone found a connection between William Morris Sr. and his child Joshua other than the will of 14 June 1794 which is recorded in Kanawha County VA. (Book A, page 30). As a new Morris researcher, I have found several historical (secondary) works and many online queries which say William Sr. is the father of Joshua b. 1753, Culpepper Co., Virginia who mar. Frances Simms. Unfortunately no one yet has found it necessary to cite sources for their statements making it difficult to say definitively that this Joshua is the Joshua in the will. Thanks for any help. Ron Wilson |
| Yvonne 'Rayman' Staples - I am searching for information regarding my ggrandfather Lewis Morris b 8/11/1883 d 4/1979. He married Hannah Elizabeth Johnson b 9/10/1893 d 6/1980 and together they had Francis Elizabeth b 11/11/1911 d 12/12/1998. I believe that all events occured in Maryland although I am not 100% certain. I have searched all over the internet and have been unable to find out any information. I know they exsisted because I'm here. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much, Yvonne 'Rayman' Staples |
| Gina
Oltmanns - I am looking for
the parentage of Eve Morris born about
1771 in Pa according to the 1850 Sevier county Tn census.
She married John Hatcher 1-6-1790 in Washington county
Tn. She died after 1850. Known children are William
Hatcher m Sally Frazier , Sally m William Coffman,James
Hatcher married Rebecca Frazier, he was born about 1796 in Tn ,died in Iowa. In the 1850 Sevier county Tn census granddaughter Caroline was living with John and Eve, she was the daughter of James. Any info much appreciated. Gina Oltmanns |
| Linda
Morris - I am searching for the parents of Joseph
and Jonathan Thomas Morris. Joseph b: 1813 d: 1850-60 burried in Hamilton Cemetery, Jasper Co., Tex. married Sarah (?) b:1818 d: 1850-60 burried in Hamilton Cemetery, Jasper Co., Tex. had on child, Lorenzo Dow Morris, b: 3-15-1848 in Texas probably Jasper Co. died 7-19-1931, Knowles, NM burried in Teague Cemetery, Hobbs, NM. Jonathan Thomas b: 1828 d: 1875 burried Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery Jasper Co., Tex. married Abigail P. Cochran b: 1838 d: 1912 burried Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jasper co. Texas. on the 1850 census for Jasper Co., Texas it states that Joseph was born in TN. on the 1860 census for Jasper Co., Texas it states that Jonathan was born in AL.. After Joseph and Sarah died, Lorenzo lived with Jonathan and Abigail. It shows this on these two censuses. Family story was the after the death of his parents he lived with an aunt and uncle. We need to know parents and siblings of these two Morrises and also would like to find Sarah's maiden name. Thanks to everyone who looks and especially to those who might have the answer to this riddle. Linda Morris |
| Christopher
Morris - CHRISTOPHER
MORRIS - In South Wales (UK) looking for
anyone with information about HENRY MORRIS. b1806 d 1876
Aged 70. Married in Bishton, Monmouthshire (UK) in 1826 to ANNE GEAL. They went on to have 8 children. Henry (b1827) - William (b1829) - Thomas (b1831) - EDWARD (b1833) - Maria (b1835) - Emma (b1836) - John (b1839) and finally Ceicelia (b1841). All were born in and around the town of NEWPORT, Monmouthshire (UK). I know alot about the JOHN branch as this is my direct line but can anyone pinoint any of the others - They may have gone anywhere!!!! Thanks. Christopher Morris |
Queries Posted August 2000 |
| HUNTER
M. MORRIS - I am searching for
antecedents of John Wesley Morris who
lived in Union Springs AL but was born in 30 Sept 1834 in
GA. He married Flowella Williams who was born in Apr
1839, died Dec 1903. His children were: Wade, born 9 Mar
1860; John Ripley, born 9 Mar 1860 in Union Springs,
married Addie Gafford 29 Mar 1886 in Comanche TX; James
Elisha, born 24 Aug 1865, married 1. Ella McCullough 2. Elvira Celestine; David Lee, married 1. Mollie Edwards 2. Maggie Sproles; Maggie, married William Mercer in Anson TX; Ella, married 1. ? Stewert 2. J.D. Hudgens 3. HughCarlton; Robert, married Rosie Gertrude Dingler; Beulah Alabama, married Will Riall. John Ripley and Addie Gafford had the following children: Fred Mercer 1887, Carl Bernard 1889, Zilpha Etecka, 1890, Lewie Oswald 1893, Carrie Docia 1895, Fay Gertrude 1897, Gilbert Marvin 1903, John Terry 1906, Marguerite 1908. |
| John A.
Morris -
I am seeking information about my great great
grandfather Obediah Morris. I have found
him in the 1840 census of South Carolina. He
married Nancy Burnett, daughter of Plesant Burnett and
Artemesia Carter. Would like to know has
parents. My great grandfather was Obediah Morris,
also. He married Martha Morgan, daughter of
Jeremiah Morgan and Sarah __________. My grandfather was
Rayford Jeremiah (Jerry) Morris. He married
Elizabeth Virginia Wilson, daughter of Samuel A. Wilson
and Virginia Caroline Still of Abbeville District,
SC. Virginia Caroline Still was the daughter of
Richmond Still and _____________ of the Abbeville
District, SC. All of the Morrises and Morgans above
were in Edgefield District, SC. Obediah and Martha
Morgan Morris left South Carolina and went to Texas,
Freestone County, between 1875 and 1880. Obediah
Morris and Martha Morgan Morris died in the flu epidemic
of 1881. Obediah Morris, son of Obediah Morris and
Nancy Burnett, was a prisoner at Port Lookout, Md., from
April 1865 to June 1865. Obediah Morris and Nancy
Burnett had the following children: Artemesia Morris,
Sarah Morris, Ralph S. Morris, Jane Morris, Martha Morris, Elvira Morris, Cornelia Morris, Charles P. Morris, Frederick Morris. Obediah Morris and Martha Morgan had the following children: Sarah Caroline Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Joseph Morris, E. A. Morris(Female), Rayford Jeremiah Morris. Rayford Jeremiah Morris went to Texas with his parents, but was brought back to South Carolina after his parent's death. Mary Morris married a Moseley or Mosley. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated John A. Morris, Anderson, SC |
| Susan A.
White - I am looking for
information on my great grandfather, Robert Alva
Morris. He was married to Nola Arie Downs
(or Douns). Her mother's name was Amanda Wells
Downs. I don't know what her father's name was or
anyone before her. Their children's names were
Darby, Benjamin (my grandfather, he married Nora Victoria McDaniel), Helen (my great aunt, she married a Smith), Eunice, and Hovey (he died during WWI). Any help you can be will be greatly appreciated. I've found my McDaniel roots and now I'm looking for the Morris side. I believe they may have originated in North Carolina and migrated South to Florida. The ones that I have found were buried in Decatur County, GA. |
| Joe
Knight - I am searching for
death notice on Mariah(Maria) Morris Lawson
married Abia Lawson in Hunt Co. Tx in 1848. They
later lived in Madison and Leon Co.(Tx) They
had a daughter Nancy 1 on the 1850 Tx
census. They also had children from his deceased wife.
Mellis17, Elihu 12,& Sarah 6. I would appreciate any information on her family as I have none. Jane |
Queries Posted July 2000 |
| Rob Morris -
I am searching for the ancestors of Thomas
C. Morris b.Jan 24,1805, m.Mary M. Hemphill Dec.17,1829, their children are Katie b.Mar20,1831, William b.Jan 5,1834, Thomas Lafayette b.Mar 19,1835, Margaret Lucinda b.Feb 5,1837, Minirva b.1840(?), Andrew Hemphill b.Apr 6,1844, Henry S. b.Jan 29, 1846, Nancy (nannie) b.1847, Julia b.1849, Pink b.Jul 4,1852. They were from North Carolina then moved to Ga, then Tx. Any information on this line would be appreciated. thx. Rob Morris at [email protected] |
| John Groves - Looking for information on Sheridan Morris, Lisa Singleton, Bud Morris, and Anna Harris. William James Morris is my grandfather. the others are my greatgrandparents and great-greatgrandparent. my e-mail address is [email protected] |
| Morris
Everett - Seeking information about the
ancestry of William Morris (1753-6 to
1841). Born in Philadelphia, he was associated with
(now) Mercer County, NJ history. Died in Hamilton
Square, Mercer Cty, NJ, buried in Hamilton Square Baptist
churchyard. During Revolution, his first enlistment was as musician in Captain William Tucker's company, then served in numerous additional companies, finally on the privateer Rambler, out of Philadelphia, which was taken by a British man 'o war, following which he was held by British on notorious prison ship Jersey, then was discharged in 1783. Applied for pension in 1840, which was paid until his death, when as a widower, he made his home with one Mary Ann Barbour. The eldest of his ten children, John, was my G-G Grandfather; my record of John's descendants is fairly complete, but I know little about the descendants of his siblings, who made their homes in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Connecticut and Ohio. Will share information with any in my line who are interested. Morris [email protected]. |
| Queries posted as of June 2000 |
| Bonnie
Farner - Seeking infomation on ancestors of Samuel
Morris, b. ca 1763 in Frederick County, VA (?);
d. February 4, 1850 in Newberry County, SC. His
step-father is listed as being George Spillers (about age
76 in 1844). "From Deed Book A, pages 885 and 886
Samuel Morris (of Frederick Co., VA) purchased a slave named Jade in Camden District of SC in 1783 and in 1790 Samuel Morris of Newberry, SC sold a slave named Jade to Thomas Williby Waters of Newberry, SC. Thomas W. Waters built the first court house in Newberry." 1840 Newberry District Census: Samuel Morris 1 free white male, 70-80 years old (Samuel) 1 free white female, under 5 1 free white female, age 30-40 (probably a grown daughter and child) Total of 3 enumerated, 1 employed in manufactures and trades (Samuel ?) |
| Flora
Causey - My GGrandfather
was Thomas Calvin Morris. It could have
been Thomas Conway. I'm not sure. My GGrandmothers name was Martha Jane Pernina(Perninie) Clover. My GrandFather was Marion (pronounced Merrin) Edward Morris. My Grandmother, was Nona B Gardner. Grandfather was born in 1888 and Grandmother was born in1896, Navarro County, Purden, Texas. That's all the information I have been able to find. I am very new at this and can use all the help I can get and it will be greatly Appreciated. Thank you So much. Flora Causey. |
| Beth Young - Trying to locate the family of my great grandfather. He was William John Morris, born 1827 in Bedford Co., PA. He married Elizabeth Ritchey. We think his father was William Morris and he was born about 1805 in PA or may have been in Maryland. I have notes written by my grandfather, who was James Henry Morris, born in 1876, describing living 6 miles outside of Everett, PA in an area called Black Valley and then moving to another house when he was 6 years old.....but still in the same area. |
| Lynn
Kappelman - I am seeking parents and
siblings of: Elizabeth Morris b April 6
1751 believe NJ m. Thomas Bloomfield, 4 Aug 1773
Middlesex, NJ. She d. Apr 3,1829 Bloomfield,
Bloomfield Twp., PA, Crawford Co. and is buried
with her husband and family in the Bloomfield cemetery.
In 2 publications on Crawford Co., Bloomfield Twp., PA it
states she is a niece of Robert Morris, financier of the
Revolution. Have not proven this. Would like
to know if anyone out there have info on this Elizabeth
and who her family is. Thomas and Elizabeth Morris
Bloomfield ch are: Lewis, Catherine, Isaac, Anna,
Stephen, Andrew, Elizabeth, Thomas Jr., Sarah. Pls
respond also to my email address. Thanks. Lynn Kappelman |
| Bob long - I'm looking for info on Peter Black MORRIS bn 1836 TN, son of John H (?).... thanks much. |
| Queries posted as of May 2000 |
| Royce and Kitty Beals - I am looking for the family/ancestors of my g-g-g-grandmother, Elizaberth Morris (born c. 1818 in TN, died Dec. 29, 1903 in Anderson, IN. She married Pleasant Hackleman in 1936 and had 6 children including my g-g-grandmother Mary Ann Hackleman. Elizabeth had 3 husbands and children by each and moved westward with each marrieage. Family tradition says she was something of a rounder and except for her first husband, didn't stay with any man long. |
| Brian
Wilson - Iam trying to find unknown answers
of my family. My greatgrandfather was Mark and his wife Elizabeth H. Dawaon from the province of Ontario, Canada. Thank you for any information. |
| kperry
- I am looking for info on the parents and
siblings of : William H Morris born abt
1826 in Ohio-married Sarah Jane Scribner 28 Dec 1854 in
Wapello County, Iowa had 5 children: William Haley Morris-born 1855/56 Emma Morris- born 1858 (married name Snyder) Lydia Morris- born abt 1862(married name Cowden) John Allen Morris- born 1868 Eddyville, Iowa married ElizaJane Midlesworth 1888 George Howard Morris-born 1875 any info on these children, or Williams siblings and parents would be greatly appreciated- email me directly please- [email protected] (kperry) |
| Cliff Johnson - I'm looking for information about Edwin Ernest Morris who married Edith Jones. Their Children were Clifford Morris, William Morris and Edith Beatrice Morris. The children have since passed away and am having difficulty finding anyone with any info about their parents and grandparents , etc. Any help will be appreciated Thank you, Cliff Johnson |
Queries posted as of February 2000 |
| Karen Morris
Rolf - I am
new at this but have run into a brick wall on my
grandfather's side. His name was Harry (NMI)
Morris exact date of birth unknown and name may
be an alias. Was told he was born in Ok, he was
very secretive about his family and no one in the family
knows anything about his heritage. He married Hattie Clubb and moved to AZ. They had four children, Earnest, Chester, Tony, and Helen. Earnest was my father and had three children, Donald, Deanna and Karen. I know this is pretty vague but any help would be appreciated. |
| Christina Morris - I was interested in any information on a Lemon (Leamon) Owen Morris. he was born in wayne or Johnston Counties in North Carolina on Sept. 3, 1896 and died April 20, 1941. I need to know who his parents are and possibly his siblings. Thanks!!!! |
| Lynda Boyd - I am seeking information about Mary MORRIS, b. probably mid-1500's in England or Wales, m. William BOURNE in Greensted, England, he d. 1607. I am descended through their son William BOURNE who was b. 1589, d. 1634 Wolstanton Parish, England m. in Bobbington, Essex Co., England to Ursula DAY. I looked through your pages and could not find her. I tried to email you from your site, but wasn't able to, so I'm responding this way. Could you please list my query? Thanks very much, Lynda Boyd |
| Liz Gries - I am researching WILLIAM FREEMAN MORRIS 1876-1952. He was born in Pa. and is buried in the Rurial Cemetery, New Paltz, New York. His wife was Daisy Dean Bath, also from Pa. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. |
Carroll Morris - I am seeking information on the parents of William James Morris born 1807 and Amelia Amanda Parten born 1814-husband and wife-Sumter County South Carolina-I have information on their children and descendants-I am willing to share. |
| Neva Maloy - Mason Morris married Mary Attaway in Campbell Co., GA in 1835. In 1850, the family was in Tallapossa Co., AL. Mary shows up back in Campbell Co., GA in 1860 as head of household. I am searching for Mason's parents - he was probably born in SC. Thanks for looking. Neva Maloy |
| Aimee
Marshall - My mothers maiden
name is Morris. The only information I have is her
mothers name was Betty L. Morris born on 4-12-1925 in Baldwin N.Y. She was never married. Her parents names were Walter and Pearl(wilcox)Morris. I do believe they were from Bradford county Pennsylvania.I do have Betty's bith and death certificate and also her mothers(Pearl Wilcox Morris Wheeler}obituary. As I travel through all the data I can find none of my relatives seem to exist. I don't know much about Walter except he was born in1898. Pearl was born on 9-18-1896 died on 11-7-1979 her parents were William and Lilly (Gray) Wilcox. Please E-mail me if you have any idea how to get past this "Brick Wall" |
| Ron Anderson - We are trying to trace a Juicy Morris, Barry County Missouri who married G.C.D. W. McCommiss {McComas} Jan 12, 1841 Any help? Ron Anderson Box 823 Shellbrook Sk. S0J2E0 Canada |
| Wayne Nash - I am searching for information on Commodore Decatur MORRIS, b. 24 March 1826 d. 11 January 1905 in Little Rock, AR. His death certificate lists him as a merchant, but it is also known that he was in the Texas Legislature in 1870. The death certificate also states his birth in Greenwood, NC, but there is no such place. He married twice. His first wife (name unknown) died in AL and he left a child or children. His second marriage to Sarah "Sallie" Vincent NESMITH (m. May 1872/3) produced three children: Robert Decatur, Orriette Virginia and Ruth Ildica MORRIS. I need his true birthplace and parentage. I have only his obituary for clues to research. |
| Daniel Ramsey - I am seeking any information on the Morris family living in the Millbrae, California or immediate bay area around 1956, Bob Morris I have recently learned is my birth father and I am trying to find my ancestry, he was about 19 years of age in 1956 in the service, his service number is:RA1947817, he met my mother Norma Theresa in the bay area while on leave, not until I turned 43 years of age has my mother revealed this information, I would at the very least want to know if my real father is alive, I do not wish to intrude and I respect privacy. I hope someone can help me as this is very important to me, my e-mail is [email protected] Thanks! |
| Margeé
Morris- Trying to find info: Charles
Albert Morris b. ? d. ? m. Grace Hancock b. ? d.
about 1985, TX siblings of Grace: Lena Hancock b. ? d. ? m. Sam Diffie Roscoe Hancock b. ? d. about 1990? children of Charles and Grace: Roy Albert Morris b. 8-3-1925/26 d. 2-21-1964 CA Eloise Morris b. ? living, White Oak, TX m. ? Johnson Imogene (Jean) Morris b. ? living, Salinas, CA m. Carl Roff We've been researching since 1988, no info yet. |
| Jeanene Flake - Seeking parents of my gg gm Sarah MORRIS. Sarah was supposedly b. 9 Feb 1816 in East Langdon, Kent, England. Father listed as Thomas MORRIS, mother as Mary KNOTT. No other information. I only know there are umpteen numbers of Thomas Morrises in England! |
| Bob Long - I'm looking for any info on Peter Black Morris b 1836/38 in Davidson county, TN. May have been the son of John H. & Jane Hallum Morris. Peter died in 1900 in ID. Thanks much..... |
[email protected] - I am looking for parents of Eleazer Morris who fought in the Rev War in Berkshire County, MASS in 1777. He was only about 15-16 years old at the time so he could not have been the Eleazer Morris, son of Daniel Morris, who was born in 1748. I believe he might be a grandson of Daniel or another of the old Thomas Morris line. Any connection will be appreciated. Thanks |
Colleen Sweeney Puckett - Looking for information on Winifred Morris she married Martin Sweeney and they had seven children: (twins) Ambrose and Rita Sweeney, Mary Sweeney Crane, Winifred Sweeney Talbot, Francis Sweeney, Thomas Sweeney and Jack Sweeney. I know very little about my Grandmother Winifred Sweeney. I know they Lived in the Fort Wayne, IN area before moving to Chicago. That was the last place they lived. If you have any information for me or could direct me in the direction I need to go. I would appreciate any information. Colleen Sweeney Puckett |
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Jim D. Morris
- I am seeking
information on the ancestors of my Fifth
great-grandfather Thomas Morris he was
born 1720/1730 in Halifax County, Virginia. I do not have
the date of his death but he was in Chester County, South
Carolina. He married Elizabeth Greshon, born in 1724 in
Halifax Co., Va., they married in 1745 .They had four
children. William b.30 Oct. 1755 in Halifax Co.,Va. d. 15
Nov. 1830 at Turkey Creek, Chester Co., South
Carolina.
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| Robert & Brenda Morris - Thomas Theopulis Morris was born in Arkansas 1867 he married Ada Luella Watson who was born in Tennessee on 0ct. 26th 1872. If any body knows where he was buried or if he has any other kin please e-mail me |
| Debbie Murphy - I have been researching my family history for some time now. I recently came across your website and noticed the Morris name. I was wonder if you have anything on the following names: George Morris, dob 1914 and John E. Morris, dob 1890. I also noticed the name Heath from Massachusetts. I am also looking for Elias Heath, dates 1812-1881. Hopefully we have made some connection. Please let me know at the following address: [email protected] Thank you |
| Val Morris - I am Valarie Morris, wife of Jeffrey Morris of Waverly, OH. His father is Wesley Varrell Morris of Servia, WV. His father is the Late Everett Morris also of Servia, b.17 04 01. He is the son of Samuel Fredrick Morris and wife Della. Samuel's father is Presley Morris and mother is Elizabeth. I am just beginning my search and the pickins are slim. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Thanks, Val Morris |
| Sarah
Baskt - I'm
just starting to do my family search and haven't found
very much. Do you have any of the following people in
your group or have any information on them? Preston
Morris married Elizabeth Wooton son Marion
Morris born September 12, 1892 died April 12, 1956
he married Sarah Begley my father Wallace Morris Any help is greatly appreciated Sarah |
| Kathy
Nichols - I am desparately seeking the
parents of my ancestor John Morris who
was b. about 1780. He married Nancy Pennell in
Casey Co. Ky. in 1809, and he died about 1842 in Lincoln
Co. Ky. Their children included: Eliza, who married Moses
Yowell and removed to Illinois (1850); John, who married
Frances Johnson and removed to Illinois (1850); Thomas,
who married Nancy Jane Goode and removed to Missouri
around 1890; Mary Jane, who married Charles W. Terry,
Kentucky; Lucinda, who married A.J. Bradford, Kentucky;
Rice, who married Katherine Nelson. Rice was married in
Linn Co. Missouri, and also served in the Civil War from
there, his brother, William, lived with him and remained
single; a dau, Elizabeth, who married Alexander Helm, and
Frances who married William Pennington and removed to
Kansas. Two other daughters, Sarah and Ellen, I
have no further information on. Children of John
Morris state in the 1880 census that he was born in
Kentucky (older children say Virginia). There is a very
strong family tradition that we are descended from Robert
Morris of Penn., financier of the Rev. War. This
family appears to have been very mobile, and thus is very
difficult to trace. I would greatly appreciate
hearing from anyone who may have a connection. I will share all information I have. Thank you! |
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