Henry Morris
1806 - 1877 (70 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Henry Morris was born on 14 Apr 1806 in Bracken County, Kentucky (son of Joseph M. Morris and Lavina Drake); died on 08 Jan 1877 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: Allen County Judge in Court of Common Pleas, appointed by the legislature, served for seven years.
- Occupation: Baptist minister
- Residence: Farm of Henry Morris
- Census: 1850, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
- Residence: 1880, 1880 plat map Henry Morris farm 139 acres
Notes:
Henry and Margaret Morris settled on Section Three, Town Two, South Range, Seven East, in October 1832, in Putnam County, Ohio. They lived on the farm and farmed and Father preached the gospel of Jesus Christ until his death. They raised ten children. They were the first settlers in that neighborhood. Their nearest neighbor was [sic] S. S. and J. J. Clevenger, three miles west of them. Judge Henry Morris, a native of Kentucky, came to Clark County, Ohio with his parents in 1812, when but six years of age.
In the fall of 1832 he came to the farm on which his widow now lives, and where he died in 1877. It was then Putnam County, and in 1833 he was made the first associate judge of the Territory, which he held three years, and then resigned to attend to home duties. He was a leader in the affairs of the community, as well as in religious matters, being a teacher for over thirty years of the doctrine of predestination. His parents were Joseph M. and Lovina (Drake) Morris, who died in Clark County, Ohio. He was married August 30, 1832 to Margaret Weaver, born May 11, 1812, in Clark County, Ohio, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hempleman) Weaver, natives of Virginia, but very early settlers of Clark County. The children born to this union were George, living in Monroe township, this county; Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, residing in Monroe Township, this county; Mrs. Lovina Holcomb (deceased, leaving one son, Henry M., who is now residing in Russell County, Kansas); Joseph, a physician in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; Mrs. Sarah Crables [sic] (deceased, leaving a son, Henry M., in Russell County, Kansas, and a daughter, Mrs. Bogard [sic] in Putnam County, Ohio); Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, residing in Putnam County, Ohio; John, residing in Russell County, Kansas; Mrs. Ellen [sic] Schlosser [sic] and Mrs. Catherine Schlosser [sic].
From History of Allen County, Ohio. 1885.
Father H. Morris was a consistent members of the Old School Baptist Church and a fervent Democrat."
From data collected by William H. Morris. Dated 12-14-1966
Henry Morris followed farming but like his father, he was a minister of the gospel, in the Baptist faith, being recorded as one of the pioneer ministers in the history of Putnam County. His teacher was his father, Joseph Morris. It says he was ordained in a Baptist Church about fifty miles south of his home, in Oldtown [Chillicothe], in the same church where he and Margaret met.
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1808 Family moved to Clark County Ohio
8 Oct 1832 Putnam County
1834 Judge
Became a judge when Putnam County was organized in 1834 in the Court of Common Pleas, served for 7 years. Good speaker. Always in demand at public gatherings.
Obituary from findagrave
DIED
At his residence, three miles west of Columbus Grove, Monday morning, January 8th, 1877, of paralysis of the heart, Henry Morris, aged 70 years, 8 months and 84 days.
One by one the old pioneers of the country are dropping into the grave, and but a little while and the tales of the early days will only be told by those who have heard them from the lips of those who have passed to their reward.
Henry Morris, better known throughout the country as "Judge" Morris, was born in Kentucky in 1806, and came to Clark county, this State, when only 4 years old. He remained in Clark county until 26 years of age, at which age he was married, and then moved to Putnam county, settling on the farm from which he will to-day be carried to the grave. This county was organized in 18[??], Mr. Morris settled here in 18[??], and in consequence of both labor and length of residence is entitled to be ranked as one of our pioneers. He was a constant Christian, a good neighbor, and leaves behind him a family of 8 children and his aged companion.
It is superfluous for us to undertake a eulogy of the virtues of the Judge before a community in which he has been so long established, but we can hardly refrain from saying that if the position occupied by the children of the Judge does not speak volumns in favor of their home training, then we have made a serious mistake in our conception of the result of home influence.
For the incidents of his death we are under obligations to Dr. Joseph Morris, a son, and one of our oldest practicing physician. He was called to his father the Sunday evening before death, his father complaining of sharp pains shooting across his breast and down his arms. The Doctor found the pulse at 60 per minute full and strong, and his condition very nearly normal. After a thorough diagnosis of the case he pronounced it Neuralgia, and leaving his directions returned to town.
Monday morning the Judge got up, dressed himself, and sat at the breakfast table with the family as usual, though still suffering considerably from the Neuralgia. After breakfast he asked Mrs. Morris to bring in some wood for the fire-place, and then laid down on the lounge in the sitting-room. Mrs. Morris brought in one load, and, in passing, asked him how he felt, to which he replied, "about the same." It was only a few steps to the wood house and perhaps not a half moment elapsed between the time of asking the question and the return of the lady with the second load of wood, but in that half moment the dark angel had come and gone and Henry Morris had passed out of the darkness into the light.
Doctor Morris tells us there were no dangerous symptoms at the time of the diagnosis the evening before, and the actions of Mr. Morris would indicate nothing serious, and expressed his opinion that the cause of death was the Neuralgia striking the heart producing paralysis of that organ.
Henry Morris Last will
Proceedings had in the probate court of Allen County Ohio held at the courthouse in Lima in said county on the 13th day of January AD 1877. Be it remembered that on the 13th day of January AD 1877 the court made an order herein which said order is in the words and figures following to wit: the last will and testament of Henry Morris was this day produced in court and thereupon came Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza J. Schlosser the three subscribing witnesses to said will and in open court upon their oathes testify to the due execution of said will which said testimony was reduced to writing and by said witnesses subscribed and filed with said will and the court being satisfied from said testimony that said will was legally attested and executed and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint, ordered that said will and testimony be recorded and thereafter to wit on the 16th day of January AD 1877 came Margaret Morris the widow of said testator and upon hearing her rights under said will and also under the law fully explained to her by the court she did then and there elect to take under the said will G W Overmyer probate judge. The will referred to in forgoing order is herein recorded in the words and figures following to wit - I Henry Morris of Monroe Township, Allen County and state of Ohio being of sound mind and memory but advanced in years and somewhat feeble in body do make sign and seal this my last will and testament this nineteen 19th day of September One Thousand Eight and Hundred and Seventy Six in the manner following to wit after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I will my wife Margaret have all rents and profits of all the lands and real estate that I may be in possession of at my death and the interest on all money I may have on interest together with the interest on all money arising from the sale of any property. She having the right to sell any property, she may see fit the foregoing as giving in lieu of Dower so long as she may live or remain my widow, but if she sees fit to marry again then to have dower in real and personal property according to law, but under no circumstances she shall not sell or lease the real estate more than two years at one time, and I appoint my son George to rent the real estate collect rent take charge of her money collect interest and pay rent and interest to her yearly, and after the death of my wife Margaret my property both personal and real be disposed of in the following manner. The heirs of my daughter Levina have eight hundred dollars and the heirs of my daughter Sarah have eight hundred dollars. My son George have five hundred dollars, my daughter Elizabeth have five hundred dollars, my son Joseph have one hundred dollars, my daughter Mary have five hundred dollars, my son John B. have nine hundred dollars, my daughter Elenar have five hundred dollars, my daughter Katharine have five hundred dollars, and what may be left if any to be equally divided between my following named children (to wit), George, Elizabeth, Joseph Henry, Mary, John B., Elanor, and Katharine. I will my son George Morris to be executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. Signed Henry Morris (seal), at the request of the testator and in his presence we subscribe our names as witnesses Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser wife Eliza J. Schlosser. Testimon to said will referred to in the foregoing order is herein recorded in the words and figures following to wit: the state of Ohio Allen County SS. Allen Probate court we Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza J. Schlosser being duly sword in open court this 13th day of January AD 1877 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testimony of Henry Morris hereunto annexed that we saw the said Henry Morris the testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Daniel Schlosser, Nathan Schlosser Eliza J. Schlosser sworn in open court and subscribed before me by said Daniel Schlosser Nathan Schlosser and Eliza Schlosser this 13th day of January AD 1877 and signed G W Overmyer Probate Judge.
Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Agriculture Census, 28 September 1850
Acres of Land
Improved - 100
Unimproved 105
Cash value of farm 5000
Value of farming implements and machinery 100
Livestock
Horses - 6
milch cows- 8
other cattle -16
sheep - 28
swine - 20
value of live stock – 400
wheat, bushels of - 464
Indian corn, bushels of – 800
Oats, bushels of, 50
Wool, lbs of – 100
Irish potatoes, bush. of - 100
Value of orchard produce in dollars - 14
butter, lbs of - 350
Cheese, lbs of - 100
Hay, tons of - 12
Maples sugar, lbs of – 5
Value of home manufacture - 30
Value of animals slaughtered - 30
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Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
1860 Agriculture Census
Acres of Land -
Improved - 115
unimproved - 90
cash value of farm - 6150
value of farming implements and machinery - 6
Live Stock 1 June 1860
Horses - 11
Milch cows - 7
Working oxen -2
Other cattle - 17
Sheep - 54
Swine - 8
Value of live stock – 1112
Produce during the year ending June 1, 1860
Wheat, bushels of - 230
Rye, bushels of - 34
Indian corn, bushels of - 800
Oats, bushels of - 205
Wool, lbs of - 200
Irish potatoes, bushels of - 8
Butter, lbs of - 100
Hay, tons of - 4
Molasses, gallons of and from what made - 2
Value of animals slaughtered - 100
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Henry Morris
Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
Agriculture Census, 27 Jul 1870
Improved acres of land - 85
Woodland acres - 72
Value of farm - 6200
Value of farming implements and machinery - 110
Total amount of wages paid during the year including value of board – 75
Horses - 10
Milch cows - 6
other cattle - 8
sheep - 28
swine - 9
value of all livestock – 600
Winter wheat - 225
Indian corn - 750
Oats - 180
wool – 60
Irish potatoes – 20
butter – 400
Clover seed 20
Birth:
14 Apr 1804
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65300223/henry-morrisHenry married Margaret Weaver on 30 Aug 1832 in London, Madison County, Ohio. Margaret (daughter of George Weaver and Elizabeth Hempleman) was born on 11 May 1812 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; died on 07 Sep 1891 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Children:
Met at church. Were married in Margaret's home, the finest home in the state of Ohio.- George Morris was born on 02 Oct 1833 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 1927 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Elizabeth Morris was born on 28 Sep 1835 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Aug 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Lavina Morris was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Nov 1857 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Dr. Joseph Morris was born on 10 Dec 1838 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Jan 1902 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Sarah Morris was born on 06 Oct 1840 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 04 Apr 1864; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Henry Morris was born on 3 Dec 1842 in Ohio; died on 30 Apr 1895 in Watonwan County, Minnesota; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota.
- Mary Morris was born on 05 Aug 1845 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 1902 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- John Benjamin Morris was born on 22 Jul 1847 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Nov 1895 in Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas; was buried in Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kansas.
- Ellen Morris was born on 25 Jul 1849 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Nov 1923 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Catherine Morris was born on 7 Aug 1851 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 May 1934 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
2. 
Joseph M. Morris was born on 8 Dec 1771 in Cecil County, Maryland (son of John Morris and Hannah Downing); died on 20 Dec 1862 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Occupation: Ordained Baptist Minister
- Census: 1850, Harmony Township, Clark County, Ohio
- Census: 1860, Madison Township, Clark County, Ohio
Notes:
Joseph Morris and his family moved to Ohio in 1808.
Joseph Morris was an early settle near Lisbon; was one one of the early school teachers of the village, and was a minister of the Baptist Church, reaching over a period of half a century. He raised a large family of children, who inherited the noble traits of their father, and who filled well their stations in life.
page 637.
The History of Clark County, Ohio, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. ..., v. 2. Chicago, W. H. Beers & Co., 1881.
Birth:
born in 1761 in Maryland
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17973419/joseph-m-morris
Plot Section 3Joseph married Lavina Drake on 10 Jan 1796 in Jamestown, Virginia. Lavina (daughter of John Francis Drake and Rachel La Farge) was born on 7 Jul 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey; died on 11 Sep 1857 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Lavina Drake was born on 7 Jul 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey (daughter of John Francis Drake and Rachel La Farge); died on 11 Sep 1857 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: Midwife, practical nurse
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17973434/lavina-morris
Plot Section 3Children:
- Rachel Morris was born on 18 Mar 1797 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 21 Nov 1847 in Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Plattsburg Cemetery, Plattsburg, Clark County, Ohio.
- Eleander Morris was born on 27 Oct 1798; died on 27 Mar 1842.
- John C. Morris was born on 24 Nov 1800 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 9 Apr 1831 in Lisbon, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in New Philadelphia Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.
- Mary "Polly" Morris was born on 20 Oct 1802 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 16 Nov 1838 in Clark County, Ohio; was buried in New Philadelphia Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.
- James Morris was born on 7 Apr 1804 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 11 Apr 1846 in Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Plattsburg Cemetery, Plattsburg, Clark County, Ohio.
- 1. Henry Morris was born on 14 Apr 1806 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 08 Jan 1877 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio.
- David Morris was born on 24 Nov 1807 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1891 in Ohio; was buried in Kirkwood Cemetery, London, Madison County, Ohio.
- Richard Corwin Morris was born on 1 Oct 1811 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1883 in Auglaize County, Ohio; was buried in Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield, Auglaize County, Ohio.
- Joseph Morris was born on 11 Mar 1811 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Aug 1854; was buried in Hooper Ridge Cemetery, Amesville, Athens County, Ohio.
- Lavina Morris was born on 11 Jan 1813 in Bracken County, Kentucky; died on 30 May 1884 in Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio; was buried in Orr Cemetery, Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio.
- Elizabeth Morris was born on 18 Apr 1815; died on 29 Jan 1846.
- Cinderalla Morris was born on 30 Jun 1816; died on 23 Nov 1840.
- Benjamin Foos Morris was born on 19 Nov 1816 in Clark County, Ohio; died on 7 Feb 1896 in Ohio; was buried in Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield, Auglaize County, Ohio.
- Priscilla Morris was born on 22 Dec 1821; died on 20 Oct 1843.
Generation: 3
4. John Morris was born in 1738 in Maryland; died in 1796 in Pennsylvania. Notes:
John Morris served in the second Battalion discharged in 1771.
Received certificate from John White.
Birth:
or Wales
Died:
or Georgetown, MarylandJohn married Hannah Downing. Hannah was born on 9 Dec 1733 in Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Hannah Downing was born on 9 Dec 1733 in Wales. Children:
- 2. Joseph M. Morris was born on 8 Dec 1771 in Cecil County, Maryland; died on 20 Dec 1862 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio.
- Morris Morris was born on 13 Dec 1780 in Virginia; died on 16 Aug 1864; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- Robert Morris
6. John Francis Drake (son of John Drake). John married Rachel La Farge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Rachel La Farge Notes:
Name:
or LaFourcheChildren:
- 3. Lavina Drake was born on 7 Jul 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey; died on 11 Sep 1857 in South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio.
Generation: 4
12. John Drake died in 1678. Children: