John T. Morris
John T. Morris, eldest son of Mercer and Elizabeth Morris, was born October 3, 1844 in Owen County, Indiana.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Cool May 6, 1884. She departed this life Sept. 1, 1915. Until he was stricken with paralysis four years ago, he enjoyed working on his farm which had been his home for fifty-five years.
Two and a half years ago he went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Ruble. At the time of his death his son, daughter and husband, three sisters: Kate Curtis, Ellen Shupe and Anna Pierce were at his bedside.
He leaves to mourn his departure two children, Leo of Medora, Mary Ruble of Lacona, eight grandchildren, five sisters: Kate Curtis of Knoxville, Ellen Shupe of Lacona, Manda Butler of Indianola, Sarah Goodrich of Osceola, Lou Anna Pierce of Egan, South Dakota, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews and friends.
His father and mother, three brothers and two sisters have gone on before.
He was a kind husband and loving father and brother, always honest and upright in all his dealings.
Card of Thanks
The children and sisters wish to extend their thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our late bereavement. We wnat to thank the choir for the beautiful songs, and Brother Stewart for the comforting words.
Leo Morris, Mary Ruble, Kate Curtis, Ellen Shupe, Manda Butler, Sarah Goodrich, and Anna Pierce.
John T. Morris
John T. Morris, eldest son of Mercer and Elizabeth Morris, was born October 3, 1844 in Owen County, Indiana.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Cool May 6, 1884. She departed this life Sept. 1, 1915. Until he was stricken with paralysis four years ago, he enjoyed working on his farm which had been his home for fifty-five years.
Two and a half years ago he went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Ruble. At the time of his death his son, daughter and husband, three sisters: Kate Curtis, Ellen Shupe and Anna Pierce were at his bedside.
He leaves to mourn his departure two children, Leo of Medora, Mary Ruble of Lacona, eight grandchildren, five sisters: Kate Curtis of Knoxville, Ellen Shupe of Lacona, Manda Butler of Indianola, Sarah Goodrich of Osceola, Lou Anna Pierce of Egan, South Dakota, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews and friends.
His father and mother, three brothers and two sisters have gone on before.
He was a kind husband and loving father and brother, always honest and upright in all his dealings.
Card of Thanks
The children and sisters wish to extend their thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our late bereavement. We wnat to thank the choir for the beautiful songs, and Brother Stewart for the comforting words.
Leo Morris, Mary Ruble, Kate Curtis, Ellen Shupe, Manda Butler, Sarah Goodrich, and Anna Pierce.
Family Members
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William E Morris
1846–1907
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Nancy Catherine "Kate" Morris Curtis
1848–1932
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Joseph Markley Morris
1850–1915
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Mary Ellen Morris Shupe
1852–1939
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Luiza Jane "Jennie" Morris Bass
1854–1927
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Isabelle L. "Belle" Morris Bryson
1856–1905
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James Irwin "J. I." Morris
1859–1916
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Amanda E Morris Butler
1861–1950
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Sarah Melissa Morris Goodrich
1861–1937
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Anna Emma Morris Pierce
1865–1944
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