Who was William Morris?

William Morris (1821–1904) was born in Howard, Missouri, USA and died in Howard, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Hugh Morris 1821–1904

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 May 1821 · Howard, Missouri, USA

Died 17 Jan 1904 · Howard, Missouri, USA

Father Nathaniel G Morris Jr

Mother Nancy Ann Williams

Siblings Daniel Morris, David Morris, Elizabeth Betsy Morris, George S Morris, Hopie Morris, James G Morris, James Samuel Morris, John William Morris, Joseph Joel Joe Morris, Martha Patsy Morris, Mary Polly Morris, Samuel Morris, Sarah Sallie Morris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel G Morris Jr

Nancy Ann Williams

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1821, William Hugh Morris entered the world in Howard, Missouri, USA, born to nathaniel g morris jr and nancy ann williams. William Hugh Morris passed away in 1904 in Howard, Missouri, USA.

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1821

Birth of William Hugh Morris in Howard, Missouri, USA

Birth

1904

Death of William Hugh Morris in Howard, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Morris

This ancestor line traces from Jessamine County, Kentucky (1769) to Howard, Missouri, USA (1821) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Morris (1821–1904) was born in Howard, Missouri, USA and died in Howard, Missouri, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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