At this time the location of William Morris' body is unknown; however, this memorial marker was erected in this cemetery in Honor and Memory of William and his wife Elizabeth. It has been suggested by some that they're buried at the mouth of Hugh's Creek (Kanawha), but this has not been verified.
There is no substantial evidence that he was a Captain in the regular army, nor that he had a middle name, nor that his parents are in any way known to us at present. Let's keep this simple, and adhere to known facts, if we could.
At this time the location of William Morris' body is unknown; however, this memorial marker was erected in this cemetery in Honor and Memory of William and his wife Elizabeth. It has been suggested by some that they're buried at the mouth of Hugh's Creek (Kanawha), but this has not been verified.
There is no substantial evidence that he was a Captain in the regular army, nor that he had a middle name, nor that his parents are in any way known to us at present. Let's keep this simple, and adhere to known facts, if we could.
Inscription
In honor and memory of
WILLIAM MORRIS
1722-1792
Founder and defender of Fort Morris,
the first fort built on the great
Kanawha River in 1774, near this site.
He also built the first church
and school house and made
the first permanent white settlement
in the great Kanawha Valley.
And of his wife
ELIZABETH STIPPS
1729-1995
This tablet erected by the
William Morris Chapter, D.A.R.
1927
Family Members
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