Who was George Morris?

George Morris (1914–1981) was born in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand and died in Otago, Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Crowley Morris 1914–1981

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1914 · Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Died 4 Jun 1981 · Otago, Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand

Father William George Morris

Mother Gertrude Mary Crowley

Spouse Phyllis Evelyn George

Siblings Hector Ross Morris, Mavis Dulcie Morris, Olive Grace Morris, William Arthur Morris

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Australia and New Zealand, Find … New Zealand, Cemetery Records New Zealand, Birth Index Golden Wedding Announcment for James …

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Researchers connected through George Morris 1914–1981

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Immediate Family

Parents

William George Morris

Gertrude Mary Crowley

Spouse(s)

Phyllis Evelyn George

Children

No children recorded

Biography

George Crowley Morris was born in 1914 in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, the child of william george morris and gertrude mary crowley. George Crowley Morris married phyllis evelyn george. George Crowley Morris passed away in 1981 in Otago, Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
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Burial Records New Zealand, Cemetery Records
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Birth Records New Zealand, Birth Index
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Record Golden Wedding Announcment for James Kilner/Teresa Cairns

Life Timeline

1914

Birth of George Crowley Morris in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Birth

1981

Death of George Crowley Morris in Otago, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Morris

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand (1914) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Morris (1914–1981) was born in Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand and died in Otago, Otago, New Zealand, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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