Hildreth Telescope
Hildreth, Nebraska
14 Feb 1913, Fri • Page 4
OBITUARY
Died-At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chris Rush, on Friday, January 31st, at 1:2
p.m., William Morris, aged 86 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was born in Keystone Camrose Parish, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, October 17, 1820. Was united in Marriage August 10, 1848, to Miss Jane Thomas who was born in Herbrandston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, died at her home near Upland, February 8, 1901.
To this union was born 12 children of which four have passed to the great beyond leaving 8 to mourn the loss of their beloved father. With wife and children, he emigrated to America in 1882, setting first in the state of New York and from there came to Nebraska in 1882 where he remained until the day of his death.
He was a loving husband and a kind Christian father, having united with the Baptist church in 1874. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and we hope to meet him in a better land.
The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. Church by R. N. Throckmorton, a former pastor, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Harvey Anderson, and prayer was offered Rev. Mr. Rudd, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Upland Cemetery. A large concourse of friends was present at the funeral who extend their sympathy to the bereaved children. - Upland Eagle.
Information provided by Morris family researchers, Ed Koch and Evelyn Tharp. Photo provided by Evelyn Tharp, use with permission.
Hildreth Telescope
Hildreth, Nebraska
14 Feb 1913, Fri • Page 4
OBITUARY
Died-At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chris Rush, on Friday, January 31st, at 1:2
p.m., William Morris, aged 86 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was born in Keystone Camrose Parish, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, October 17, 1820. Was united in Marriage August 10, 1848, to Miss Jane Thomas who was born in Herbrandston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, died at her home near Upland, February 8, 1901.
To this union was born 12 children of which four have passed to the great beyond leaving 8 to mourn the loss of their beloved father. With wife and children, he emigrated to America in 1882, setting first in the state of New York and from there came to Nebraska in 1882 where he remained until the day of his death.
He was a loving husband and a kind Christian father, having united with the Baptist church in 1874. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and we hope to meet him in a better land.
The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. Church by R. N. Throckmorton, a former pastor, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Harvey Anderson, and prayer was offered Rev. Mr. Rudd, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Upland Cemetery. A large concourse of friends was present at the funeral who extend their sympathy to the bereaved children. - Upland Eagle.
Information provided by Morris family researchers, Ed Koch and Evelyn Tharp. Photo provided by Evelyn Tharp, use with permission.
Family Members
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Thomas Francis "Tom" Morris
1850–1923
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Mary Ann Morris Brooks
1851–1934
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James W. "Jim" Morris
1854–1911
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Martha M. Morris Owens
1855–1943
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John Mark Morris
1856–1903
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Sarah Jane Morris Lytle
1858–1929
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Elizabeth Orgill "Lizzie" Morris Clark
1860–1896
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William Henry Morris
1862–1900
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Cora Bell Morris Shields
1864–1943
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Albert Lewis Morris
1866–1946
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Alfred George Morris
1870–1962
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Florence Roena Morris Rush
1872–1966
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