Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1916 P.1 "DEATH CLAIMS MRS. C. MORSE, AGED RESIDENT Death claimed another of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc yesterday when, at her home, Eighth and Parks streets, Mrs. Cornelia Morse, passed away at the advanced age of 86 years. Death was calm and peaceful and came as Mrs. Morse was surrounded by her children. Mrs. Morse was born at Odgensburg, St. Lawrence county, New York, on June 24, 1829 and reside there until 1858, at which time she came to Manitowoc and has since resided here. On June 14, 1866, she was married to Mr. Morse, a son of James Morse and Catherine Hutchins, among the early setters of the county. Mr. Morse served in the civil war and upon his return, with his wife took up their home here. Mr. Morse died a year ago. Two sons, Norman V. Chicago and Rowen B. of this city and one daughter Miss Helen V. Morse, survive. Mrs. Morse was a sister of the late Joseph Vilas, Mrs. J.E. Platt of this city and Mary???? Vilas of California. For some time Mrs. Morse had been in failing health. The funeral will probably be held Friday, though arrangements have not been completed."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 15, 1916 P.1 "DEATH CLAIMS MRS. C. MORSE, AGED RESIDENT Death claimed another of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc yesterday when, at her home, Eighth and Parks streets, Mrs. Cornelia Morse, passed away at the advanced age of 86 years. Death was calm and peaceful and came as Mrs. Morse was surrounded by her children. Mrs. Morse was born at Odgensburg, St. Lawrence county, New York, on June 24, 1829 and reside there until 1858, at which time she came to Manitowoc and has since resided here. On June 14, 1866, she was married to Mr. Morse, a son of James Morse and Catherine Hutchins, among the early setters of the county. Mr. Morse served in the civil war and upon his return, with his wife took up their home here. Mr. Morse died a year ago. Two sons, Norman V. Chicago and Rowen B. of this city and one daughter Miss Helen V. Morse, survive. Mrs. Morse was a sister of the late Joseph Vilas, Mrs. J.E. Platt of this city and Mary???? Vilas of California. For some time Mrs. Morse had been in failing health. The funeral will probably be held Friday, though arrangements have not been completed."
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