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William MORRIS

Male 1848 - 1929  (80 years)


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  1. 1.  William MORRIS was born on 26 Jun 1848 in Portland, Leeds Co., Ontario; died on 10 May 1929 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.

    Notes:

    William is the son of Elizabeth Kidd & Henry Morris, born Ireland, resided Rodney, Ontario.

    Died:
    Aged 78 years.

    William married Sarah Maria LAWRENCE, .Xii on 1 Mar 1877 in Willowdale (Toronto), York Twp., Ontario. Sarah (daughter of Peter LAWRENCE, Jr. and Mary D WILLSON, .x) was born on 26 Jan 1854 in Claireville, Gore Twp., Peel Co., Ontario; died on 4 Mar 1919 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Viola RODELLA Gertrude MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1878 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario; died in 1948 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.
    2. 3. William Lawrence MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1879 in Ontario, Canada; died after 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.
    3. 4. Evangeline Mary Alberta MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1880 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 13 Apr 1881 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.
    4. 5. Pearle Evelyn MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1883 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died in in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.
    5. 6. Harvey Kidd MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1885 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 29 Nov 1942 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.
    6. 7. Vernon St. Claire MORRIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1897 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died in 1918 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Viola RODELLA Gertrude MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 24 Mar 1878 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario; died in 1948 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Della is the daughter of Sarah Maria Lawrence & William Morris.

    . Della Morris was in informer of death of her 'neighbour' cousin Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, d. 23 May 927, Rodney.

    . 1931 Mar 28, US Border Crossing, Detroit, Mich. Tunnel (under the St. Clair River).
    Age 59, Instructor, Rodney, On., Residence; 498 Chrysler (?) St, Windsor
    Teach Purgation of stammering ?) 47 W Euclid Ave., Detroit
    Height 5 ft 5 in., Complexion medium, hair gray, Eyes Blue.
    Next of Kin: Mrs. Vernon Morris, Rodney, ON.

    . 1931 May 6, US Border Crossing, Detroit, Mich. Tunnel
    Viola Morris, As above. Visiting Mrs. Pearl Holmest, 9463 Elda St, Detroit.

    . US Border Crossing May 29, 1943, Detroit, Mich.
    Viola Morris, Age 65. Occupation: Pract. Nurse; as above.
    Destination: Bro: Wm. L. Morris, 6414 Fischer Ave., Detroit; Purpose to reside permanently. Money shown $14.00.

    . 1946 Mar 19, US Border Crossing, Detroit, Mich.
    Viola Morris, Nurse, Single. Last US Residence: 3051 Lethrop, Detroit, Mich. Permanent address: 172 Jeanette, Windsor, Canada. Last arrival in US Aug 11, 1945. Last recorded US visit May 29, 1945. - - -

    Died:


  2. 3.  William Lawrence MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 5 May 1879 in Ontario, Canada; died after 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    William is the son of Sarah Maria Lawrence & William Morris.

    . William Lawrence Morris married on 1 Dec 1883 in Germany, Maria Anna Best.

    . US World War I Draft Registration #4877.
    William Lawrence Morris, 1578 Fischener Ave., Detroit, Wayne Co., Mich; Age 39, May 5, 1879
    Foreman, Heat treating Dept., Doge Brothers, Jos. Comfare Ave., Hamtracick, Wayne, Mich.
    Nearest Relative Mary Morris, 1758 Belvedre Ave., Detroit, MI.
    Med Height, Slender-medium build, blue eyes, L. brown Hair. - - -

    Died:
    residence.

    William married Marie Ann MARY BEST on 26 Aug 1909 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Marie was born on 1 Dec 1883 in South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Evangeline Mary Alberta MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 21 Oct 1880 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 13 Apr 1881 in Ridgetown, Kent County, Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Evangeline is the daughter of Sarah Maria Lawrence & William Morris.

    Died:
    Infant daughter of Wm. & Sara, Aged 6 months.


  4. 5.  Pearle Evelyn MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 18 Jun 1883 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died in in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    . Pearl E Morris, On 4 may 1905 at Detroit she married Austin Kenneth Bryant b 14 Oct 1879 at Bristol Eng. & died 9 Nov 1908.
    Their children are Wm. Bryant, b 28 Feb 1906 & Gertrude Sara Bryant b 4 Oct 1904. - - -

    Birth:
    Alt Name: Pearle Evangeline.

    Died:
    - Resided.

    Pearle married Austin Kenneth BRYANT on 5 May 1905 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Austin was born on 14 Oct 1879 in Bristol, England; died on 9 Nov 1908 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. William Morris Ross BRYANT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1906 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 31 May 1969 in Victoria, British Columbia.
    2. 9. Gertrude Sara BRYANT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1907 in Elgin Co., Ontario.

  5. 6.  Harvey Kidd MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 25 Nov 1885 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 29 Nov 1942 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Harvey is the son of Sarah Maria Lawrence & William Morris.

    . US WWI Draft Registration: Harvey Kidd Morris, 1578 Fisher Ave., Detroit, born Nov 19 1885. Cook. Next of Kin Mr & Mrs W Morris, mother.
    24, Port Huron, Mich. Boarder Crossing from Sarnia, Ont. May 1913, Harvey Kidd Morris, Age 27. Occ: Book.
    Res. Winnipeg. Next of Kin, Sister, Pearl Bryant, Rodney.

    . US WWI Draft Registration: Harvey Kidd Morris, 1578 Fisher Ave., Detroit, born Nov 19 1885. Cook. Next of Kin Mr & Mrs W Morris, mother. - - -

    Birth:


    Buried:
    Massive grey granite round column.

    Family/Spouse: Lucinda BORAY. Lucinda was born in 1882 in New York State; died on 21 May 1927 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; was buried in Rodney Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Vernon St. Claire MORRIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 27 Aug 1897 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died in 1918 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    Vernon is the daughter of Sarah Maria Lawrence & William Morris.

    . US WWI Draft Registration Card:
    Vernon St. Claire Morris, 1578 Fisher Ave., Detroit, Mich, B. Aug 27 1897. Occ: Stock chaser, Dodge Bros., Hamtramack, Mich. Next of Kin Wm. Morris. Rodney, ON.

    . Detroit Border Crossing, Oct 24 1943, Rodney, On., Age 46, Canada. - - -

    Birth:


    Died:
    1578 Fisher Ave.



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  William Morris Ross BRYANT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Pearle2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Feb 1906 in Rodney, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario; died on 31 May 1969 in Victoria, British Columbia.

    Notes:

    Died:

    Family/Spouse: Freda POCKLINGTON. Freda was born est 1906; died after 1969 in Victoria, British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Gertrude Sara BRYANT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Pearle2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Oct 1907 in Elgin Co., Ontario.