Who was Joseph Morris?

Joseph Morris (1885–1966) was born in Masterton NZ and died in Kent Street, Carterton, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph George Morris 1885–1966

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

Born 21 Jan 1885 · Masterton NZ

Died 11 Apr 1966 · Kent Street, Carterton, New Zealand

Father William Morris

Mother Mary Annie Noble

Spouse Elsie Beatrice Butler Daniel

Siblings Clarence William Morris, Maud Emma Morris, Norman Henry Morris

Records

K M Patrick William Morris Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Morris

Mary Annie Noble

Spouse(s)

Elsie Beatrice Butler Daniel

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Joseph George Morris was born in 1885 in Masterton NZ, the child of william morris and mary annie noble. Joseph George Morris married elsie beatrice butler daniel. Joseph George Morris passed away in 1966 in Kent Street, Carterton, New Zealand.

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Record K M Patrick
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Record William Morris Family Tree

Life Timeline

1885

Birth of Joseph George Morris in Masterton NZ

Birth

1966

Death of Joseph George Morris in Kent Street, Carterton, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Morris

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (1861) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Morris (1885–1966) was born in Masterton NZ and died in Kent Street, Carterton, 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 Joseph 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 11 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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