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Dr. Joseph Morris

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  1. 1.  Dr. Joseph MorrisDr. 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.

    Notes:

    US Civil War Pension Index:
    Name: Joseph Morris
    Gender: Male
    Unit: 1" Lt. Asst. Surg 173 Ohio Inf
    Filing Date: 20 Jan 1902
    Place Filed: Ohio, USA
    Relation to Head: Soldier
    Spouse: Diana Morris


    Columbus Grove, Ohio, January 24 – Dr. Joseph Morris, a pioneer physician of Putnam County, died this morning of heart failure.
    The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Saturday, 25 January 1902.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65265904/joseph-morris

    Joseph married Sarah C. Smith on 30 Nov 1860 in Putnam County, Ohio. Sarah was born in 1838 in Ohio; died in 1875; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Galenus Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jul 1861 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Jul 1935 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California.
    2. 3. Alfred Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Sep 1950 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Sep 1950 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
    3. 4. Sarah L. Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in Ohio.
    4. 5. Frank Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1868 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.
    5. 6. Rosella Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1870 in Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1947 in Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

    Joseph married Diana Seitz on 3 Jul 1876 in Darke County, Ohio. Diana was born on 8 May 1837 in Berne, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1921 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Robert D. Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1877 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California.
    2. 8. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Morris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1953; was buried on 26 Mar 1953 in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Galenus MorrisGalenus Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Jul 1861 in Allen County, Ohio; died on 7 Jul 1935 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1900-dealer in grain and coal; 1020-citrus grove farmer
    • Census: 1900, Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California
    • Census: 1920, Azusa, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Funeral Rites Conducted for Galenus Morris
    Funeral rites were conducted on Thursday afternoon for Gelenus Morris of Sunflower and Bonita avenues, whose death occurred on Sunday morning at the hospital following a short illness. The ceremonies were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. A.O. Elliott, pastor, officiating, Christiansen & Moore were in charge of the services. Interment was made at Oakdale cemetery.
    Galenus Morris was born in Allen county, Ohio, July 23, 1861. He attended college in Fostoria, Ohio, and later medical college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was married to Ida Mae Reeder, April 5, 1883, and to this union were born five children, two girls and three boys – Mrs. Lyda Brooks of Minnesota, Reeder J. of Charter Oak, Frank G. of Strathmore, Mrs. Sara Caffey of Therman, and Paul J., deceased.
    Mr. and Mrs. Morris moved to California in 1908 and have made their home in this vicinity since that time.
    Beside the four children the deceased leaves fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Rose Crawley of Los Angeles and Miss Lizzie Harbrough of Washington, D.C., and two brothers, Dr. Frank Morris of Lima, Ohio, and Alfred Morris of London, Kentucky.
    Mr. Morris was for a number of years president of the school board at St. James, Minnesota, and worshipful master of the Eastern Star lodge of that city.
    Covina Argus, Covina, California. Friday, 12 July 1935, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41245053/galenus-morris

    Galenus married Ida Mae Reeder on 5 Apr 1883 in Putnam County, Ohio. Ida was born in Sep 1862 in Ohio; died on 23 Dec 1921 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Alfred MorrisAlfred Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Sep 1950 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Sep 1950 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: auto dealer
    • Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Allen County, Ohio
    • Census: 1910, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1920, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Source History of Putnam County, Ohio H.H. Hardesty & Co., Chicago and Toledo 1880.

    Alfred Morris, our subject, was born in Allen county, Ohio, October 1, 1862, He lived upon the home farm until he had attained the age of sixteen years, and received a good education in the schools of Columbus Grove, Before he had reached his majority his father engaged in contracting and building macadamized roads, making our subject his foreman and superintendent, in which position he developed an excellent business capacity and a general knowledge of affairs. Afterward, our subject entered a machine shop at Lima as an apprentice, but after six months it became apparent that his health would not permit of such occupation. He now engaged in the saw-mill business at Randolph, Mo., for one year, then in the ice business at Columbus Grove for one year. After this he purchased a farm and lived thereon for four years, and after this engaged in the saw-mill business at Rimer, Ohio, for a similar length of time. In 1892 he came to Continental, where he has since done an extensive business. His plant is valued at $3,300, and besides, he owns various pieces of village property. Connected with his business is the Nickle Plate stock yard, which he controls and operates, and he also deals extensively in coal. He has made the major portion of his possessions himself by energetic and honorable business methods. In politics he is a republican, and has held the office of city clerk, and is a member of the school board. He has officiated as superintendent of the Sabbath-school, is at present a teacher, and has aided most liberally in the erection of the United Brethren church at Continental, of which society he and his wife are members, as also they are of the Good Templars' lodge.

    He was united in marriage, January 1, 1884, to Miss Maggie A. Billheimer, who was born in Putnam county, she being the daughter of Joseph and Loraine (Beardsley) Billheimer, who were early pioneers of the county and who lived to become leading agriculturists of the section. Mr. Billheimer was a strong republican, and both were prominent members of the United Brethren church. Four children have been born to our subject and his wife, they being, in order of birth, Joseph, Clarence A., Glaydus, and Homer. They form a happy circle and take great comfort in their home.


    Alfred Morris
    Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at O’Keefe & Towne funeral home for Alfred Morris, who died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Logan Avenue Nursing home for complication incident to old age. He would have been 88 years old Sunday.
    Mr. Morris was born Oct. 1, 1862, at Columbus Grove, O., the son of Dr. Joseph and Sarah Morris. He had been an invalid since March, 1948.
    Surviving are his second wife, Melvie, of Findlay, O.; two sons, Joe, 1240 Logan avenue, and C.A., 256 Alta Vista avenue; one daughter, Mrs. Zachary Taylor, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Amanda, who died in 1925, and a son, Homer, who died in 1945.
    Dr. H.E. Dierenfield, pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
    The family request that no flowers be sent.
    The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa. Tuesday, 26 September 1950, page 2.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82185200/alfred-morris

    Alfred married Margaret Amanda Billheimer on 1 Jan 1884 in Putnam County, Ohio. Margaret was born on 27 Oct 1858 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Jan 1925 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Jan 1925 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Sarah L. Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born about 1866 in Ohio.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Sarah may have died before 1900 since she is not in the family portrait taken that year.


  4. 5.  Frank MorrisFrank Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 25 May 1868 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1939 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: physician
    • Census: 1900, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
    • Census: 1920, Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio
    • Census: 1930, Lima, Allen County, Ohio

    Frank married Charlotte "Lottie" Nolan on 22 Dec 1892 in Madison County, Ohio. Charlotte was born about 1866 in Ohio; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Rosella MorrisRosella Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Jan 1870 in Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1947 in Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58627335/rosella-m-crowley

    Plot: Lawn AH

    Rosella married Winfield Scott Crowley on 1 Jul 1900 in Putnam County, Ohio. Winfield was born about 1848 in Illinois; died on 7 Feb 1917 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Winfield Scott Crowley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1904 in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota; died in Jan 1972; was buried in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, California.

  6. 7.  Robert D. MorrisRobert D. Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 28 May 1877 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter
    • Occupation: contractor, builder
    • Census: 1920, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Robert D. Morris, born at Columbus Grove, Ohio, May 28, 1877, married Orpha Drew in Los Angeles, Cal., a trained nurse of Lima, Ohio, in Aug. 1907. Mr. Morris is a contractor and builder, Los Angeles, Cal.


    Morris
    Funeral services for Robert D. Morris of 843 Boston Place, whose body was found floating three miles at sea near Newport Beach Monday, were held this afternoon at Todd & Reeves Chapel. Rev. Samuel G. Buckner, pastor of the First Christian Church, conducted the service. Burial was in Pomona Cemetery.
    The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Thursday, 8 March 1923.


    Pomona Man’s Disappearance Mystery Here
    The mysterious disappearance of Robert D. Morris, 843 Boston Place, whose wife is well known socially here, and the subsequent finding of his automobile near Balboa a few days ago – is being investigated at the present time by Pomona officers, it was learned today. Morris was at firsts believed to have committed suicide, his car being found near the beach, but later disclosures have caused the suicide theory to be abandoned.
    Morris has been missing for several days, but the matter has been kept secret by local officers, who declined to discuss the case freely today, when questioned.
    Morris was a carpenter by trade, and was not nearly so well known here as his wife, who has always gone by the name of Mrs. Orpha Morris. She is chairman of the Woman’s Department of the Christian church and also child welfare chairman of the Pomona Ebell club. Thursday night, she was elected a director of the local Welfare League.
    The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Saturday, 3 March 1923. Page 1.


    Morris’ Fate Still Mystery
    The fate of Robert D. Morris, 843 Boston Place, who disappeared from his home here early last week and whose automobile was later found abandoned near Balboa, was still an unsolved mystery here today.
    Neither Constable Alex R. Chambers nor the local police department had been able to obtain any further trace of him, and Constable Chambers today expressed the opinion that he had possibly committed suicide, as his car abandoned on the beach at Balboa indicated.
    Morris is said to have disappeared for short periods before, returning home after being away for a few days. When he disappeared last week, he was at first believed to have gone away as in the past just for a short time, but when his automobile was found at Balboa a search was begun.
    He is not known to have any reason for disappearing and was not in trouble. However, according to person intimate with him, he had acted queerly for some time. He was a contractor here – in business for himself.
    Mrs. Orpha Morris, his wife, is prominent socially here, holding important offices with various local social organizations.
    The disappearance of Mr. Morris had been kept secret by officers until the news was published in The Progress on Saturday.
    The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Monday, 5 March 1923


    Was R.D. Morris Murdered or Did He Kill Himself?
    Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Body Off Newport Today
    The finding of the body of Robert D. Morris, 45, contractor, 843 Boston Place, floating at sea three miles off the coast of Newport Beach at 6:30 this morning by three fishermen, solved the mystery of his disappearance from his home here a week ago last Saturday, but has brought to the attention of officers a new mystery – was he killed or did he commit suicide? For the body is not badly bloated, as would be the case if death were due to drowning, and marks on the body indicate that he was likely dead before his body was thrown in the water.
    Morris left home here last Saturday Morning after having complained of a headache, according to his widow, Mrs. Orpha Morris, who is well known socially here. At 11 o’clock the same morning she received a telephone call from him. He told her that he was going to Covina on business, she said. Early last week Morris’ automobile was found abandoned on the beach at Balboa.
    Constable Alex B. Chambers was informed of his disappearance by Mrs. Morris, but the local police were not notified. His disappearance was kept secret until last Saturday, when news of it was published in The Progress.
    Widow Shocked
    Mrs. Morris had requested the constable to keep the matter secret, as Mr. Morris had left home for short times before and always returned.
    She was greatly shocked when informed by the Chief of Police this morning of the finding of her husband’s body, and became almost hysterical. Noland Morris, nephew of the man whose body was found, was at once notified and left for Santa Ana, where the inquest will be held at the undertaking parlors of Jones and Tuttle this afternoon at 1:30.
    Announcement of the finding of Morris’ body was received by Chief of Police Lyter this morning by long distance telephone from J.A. Porter, city marshal of Newport Beach. According to the Newport Beach officer, the body was found three miles off the coast of Newport this morning at 6:30 by three fisherman. Identification was effected by means of papers found in the pockets of the dead man.
    The body was taken from Newport Beach to Santa Ana. The city official of Newport Beach, who telephoned Chief of Police Lyter seemed to believe that it was possibly a case of suicide, but later word from Santa Ana was to the effect that death might have occurred before the body was thrown into water, judging from the condition of the body.
    Motive Unknown
    No Motive for Morris committing suicide was advanced this morning by relatives. He was believed to be in fairly good health and in fair financial standing. On the morning that he left, Mrs. Morris said he complained of a headache, but she said he had dressed hurriedly and had not acted as if ill.
    Noland Morris, his nephew, said this morning that he could assign no reason for his uncle committing suicide. “He is the last man in the world, I would have thought of doing such a thing,” he said.
    Morris was a contractor and carpenter here and was not known to have any enemies, who would have motive for killing him.
    “You do not think that it is anything that I have done that has caused him to do it?” Mrs. Morris asked Chief of Police this morning as she wept. She said there had been no domestic trouble. Mrs. Morris is well known socially here, holding important offices with various local organizations. She is the chairman of the civic and social division of the Women’s Department of the Christian church and child welfare chairman of the Pomona Ebell club. Just last week she was elected a director of the Pomona Welfare League for the coming year.
    Mr. and Mrs. Morris have been residing here for a number of years. They had lived here for some time previous to 1914, when they went East. About three years ago, they returned to Pomona and have for some time past been residing on Boston Place.
    Beside a widow, Mr. Morris is survived by two sons, Robert and Howard. Robert is 15 and attends Garey Junior High school. Howard is a few years younger and is a student at San Antonio school. Mr. Morris was a native of Ohio. He was about 46 years of age.
    Addition particulars were received by Chief of Police Lyter shortly before noon from Santa Ana police. The Santa Ana department said that Morris had been identified by papers and cards found in his pockets. He had quite a number of papers in his pockets but no money. His watch was also missing, although the watch chain was found fastened to his clothing.
    No marks were found on the body the Santa Ana police stated, and it is their belief that Morris committed suicide. Santa Ana officers requested that relative of the deceased attend the inquest at Santa Ana this afternoon.
    It was learned today that Morris had at one time been away from home for almost two years. But as far as was known here, he and his wife had resumed living together on former terms upon his return. She, however, has always been known here a Mrs. Orpha Morris.
    The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California. Tuesday, 6 March 1923


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251846554/robert-d-morris

    Robert married Orpha Drew on 7 Aug 1907 in Los Angeles County, California. Orpha was born about 1884 in Iowa; died on 23 Mar 1939 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" MorrisElizabeth "Lizzie" Morris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Columbus Grove, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 24 Mar 1953; was buried on 26 Mar 1953 in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.

    Notes:

    Harbaugh, Lizzie M. Section G, Lot 96, Site 2
    Died March 24, 1953
    Interred Mar. 26, 1953. Age 74
    In lot of Chas. Harbaugh
    Leland Mem. Hosp.
    Box Book E., Page 450
    Hysong Funeral Home
    # not given
    Glenwood Cemetery Records, District of Columbia
    Burial Card File Index



    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149500612/lizzie-m-harbaugh

    Section G, Lot 96, Site 2

    Elizabeth married Charles Alvin Harbaugh on 10 Nov 1879 in Putnam County, Ohio. Charles was born on 7 Sep 1871 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 22 Feb 1935; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Winfield Scott Crowley Descendancy chart to this point (6.Rosella2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Jan 1904 in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota; died in Jan 1972; was buried in El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: salesman for automobile equipment
    • Census: 1940, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104842351/winfield-scott-crowley



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