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Prince William Morris 1781–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1781

Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 27 Mar 1875

Death Location: Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA

Father: Mordecai Morris

Mother: Ann Smith

Spouse(s): Sarah Dennis

Children(s): Giles Morris, James Morris, Sarah Morris, Prince Jr., Emma Morris

Prince William Morris was born in 1781 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England, the child of Mordecai Morris And Ann Smith. In 1848, Prince William Morris resided in Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada. Prince William Morris married Sarah Dennis, and had children including Emma Elizabeth Morris, Giles Morris, James Edward Morris, Prince William Morris Jr, Sarah Ann Morris. Prince William Morris passed away in 1875 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Prince William Morris was born in 1781 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England, the child of Mordecai Morris And Ann Smith.
  • In 1848, Prince William Morris resided in Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada.
  • Prince William Morris married Sarah Dennis, and had children including Emma Elizabeth Morris, Giles Morris, James Edward Morris, Prince William Morris Jr, Sarah Ann Morris.
  • Prince William Morris passed away in 1875 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mordecai Morris
1751–
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
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Ann Smith
1755–
Birth Location: England
AS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Dennis
1788–1861
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
SD

Children(s)

Giles Morris
1828–
Birth Location: Wiltshire, England
GM
James Morris
1815–1890
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
JM
Sarah Morris
1819–1867
Birth Location: England
SM
Prince Jr.
1817–1858
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
PJ
Emma Morris
1825–1903
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
EM

Prince Morris's Ancestors

Self
Prince Morris
1781–1875
Birth Place: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Mordecai Morris
1751–
Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Ann Smith
1755–
England
Grandparents
Samuel Morris
1725–
Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Prince Morris's Descendants

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Prince (William) Morris (Feb 1781–27 Mar 1875) m. Sarah Dennis (1788–25 Jul 1861)
  1. 1. Giles Morris 1828– m. Ellen Piercy 1826–
  2. 2. James (Edward) Morris 1815–1890 m. Mary Carey 1833–1931 m. Charlotte Carey 1822–1852
    1. 1. Benjamin (Charles) Morris 1877–1937
    2. 2. William Morris 1840–
    3. 3. Enos Morris 1844–1864
    4. 4. Enoch Morris 1848–1867
    5. 5. Lydia Morris 1859–1955
    6. 6. James Morris 1862–
    7. 7. Seth Morris 1865–
    8. 8. John Morris 1868–
    9. 9. Sarah Morris 1870–
    10. 10. Hannah Morris 1873–
    11. 11. Emma Morris 1855–
  3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Morris 1819–1867 m. Hugh (Scott) Castles 1812–1901
    1. 1. Anna (M) Castles 1848–1930
    2. 2. Alfred (Albert) Castles 1855–1933
    3. 3. Sarah (Alice) Castles 1853–1942
    4. 4. Isadora Castles 1857–1916
    5. 5. Hugh (Scott) Castles 1850–1920
    6. 6. Joseph Castles 1842–1924
    7. 7. Emma (J) Castles 1845–1934
    8. 8. Charles (Wesley) Castles 1847–1928
    9. 9. William (John) Castles 1839–1862
    10. 10. Thomas (H) Castles 1861–1892
    11. 11. Willie Castles 1862–1863
    12. 12. James (Burton) Castles 1840–1901
  4. 4. Prince (William Morris) Jr. 1817–1858 m. Elizabeth Carey 1827–1917
    1. 1. Ebenzer (John) Morris 1843–1912 m. Julia (Anna) Flood 1843–1891 m. May Gilman 1859–
      1. 1. Katy Morris 1866–
      2. 2. Lewis Morris 1867–
      3. 3. William (James) Morris 1870–1941
      4. 4. Ebenezer Morris 1873–
      5. 5. Austin Morris 1875–
    2. 2. Martha Morris 1846–
    3. 3. Sarah Morris 1848–
    4. 4. Mary Morris 1849–1932
    5. 5. William (Prince) Morris 1852–1929 m. Ellen R. 1858– m. Helen (Lodema) Warren 1858–1925
      1. 1. Estella Morris 1876–
      2. 2. Hiram Morris 1892–
      3. 3. William Morris 1896–
      4. 4. Walter Morris 1905–
      5. 5. Charles (Wesley) Morris 1884–1918
      6. 6. Ralph Morris 1886–
      7. 7. Bertha (Catherine) Bell 1879–1954 m. Thomas Bell 1876–1954
        1. 1. Bertha Bell 1902–
        2. 2. Matthew Bell 1904–
        3. 3. Mae Bell 1905–1975 m. Richard (Otto) Remus 1892–1978
        4. 4. Anna (C.) Bell 1907–1993 m. William (Howard Hatcher) Sr. 1900–1984
        5. 5. Hiram Bell 1913–
        6. 6. Thomas Bell 1911–
        7. 7. Jennie (Estelle Bell) Sherry 1917–1998
      8. 8. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Morris 1882–1944 m. Robert Brown 1883–
        1. 1. Florence Brown 1905–
        2. 2. John Brown 1908–
        3. 3. William Brown 1910–
      9. 9. Effie Morris 1887–
      10. 10. Sadie (Verniece) Turner 1890–1973
      11. 11. Charlotte ("Lottie") Morris 1893– m. George Watson 1889–
        1. 1. Bernice Watson 1918–
      12. 12. Lodema Morris 1898–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Morris 1855–
  5. 5. Emma (Elizabeth) Morris 1825–1903 m. Joseph (Henry) Foster 1831–1905 m. Walter Atwood 1824–1852
    1. 1. Eunice (L.) Foster 1857–1940 m. David (S.) Gilmore 1832–1910
      1. 1. Nellie (Emma Grace) Gilmore 1884–
        1. 1. Wellis 1885–
      2. 2. Donald (Foster) Gilmore 1894–1954 m. Alice (L) Cotton 1899– m. Nettie (H) Root 1894–1949
        1. 1. John (Mahlon) Gilmore 1921–1990 m. Nancy (Jane) Robbins 1925–1985
      3. 3. Lila (Mabel) Gilmore 1878–1959 m. Earl (E) Shoemaker 1875–1932
        1. 1. Clarence (W) Shoemaker 1901–1994
        2. 2. Everett (L) Shoemaker 1904–1977
        3. 3. Edna (M.) Shoemaker 1903–
    2. 2. Frances (E. "Fannie") Foster 1858–1893 m. J. (Frank) Gilmore 1859–
    3. 3. Benjamin (Gilman) Foster 1865–1907 m. Mary ("May") Richardson 1866–
      1. 1. Myra (Evelyn) Foster 1895–1955 m. Albert (L) Boerman 1892–1970
        1. 1. Myra Boerman 1913–2002 m. James Kusta 1907–
        2. 2. Herman (Albert) Boerman 1914–1920
        3. 3. Betty (Eleanor) Boerman 1922–
        4. 4. Albert (Foster) Boerman 1925– m. Mavis (Louise) Eldridge 1930–2011
    4. 4. Alice (Morris) Atwood 1850–1851
    5. 5. Walter (A.) Atwood 1852–1903 m. Sarah (Anna ("Sarah Annie")) Higgins 1855–1923
      1. 1. Walter (E.) Atwood 1874–1935 m. Rebecca (A) Vansell 1877–1952
        1. 1. Thelma Atwood 1899–
        2. 2. Warren (Leroy "Curley") Atwood 1900–1951
        3. 3. Alvin (W) Atwood 1906–1963 m. Collette (R. "Lola" Winters) Zertler 1906–1986
        4. 4. Leo (M.) Atwood 1908–1956
      2. 2. Eunice (Adele) Atwood 1894–1971 m. Donald (Preston) Reed 1890–1978
        1. 1. Donald (Gilbert) Reed 1914–1999 m. Lydia Lind 1917–2008
      3. 3. Pearl (L.) Atwood 1891–1967 m. Harvey (Joseph "Harry") Vancil 1888–1938 m. Daniel (S.) Bishop 1883–
      4. 4. Beryl Atwood 1891–1958
      5. 5. Emma (Jane) Atwood 1888–1962 m. George Gutzmer 1874–1950
      6. 6. Annabelle Atwood 1886–1916 m. Leroy (Matthew) Peak 1876–1906 m. John (L.) Hartzell 1851–1909
        1. 1. Leroy (Matthew) Peak 1906–1984 m. Lillian (Augusta) Bowlby 1912–2002
        2. 2. Pearl Peak –1905
      7. 7. Maude (Alice) Atwood 1881–1947 m. Otto (Jacob) Wymer 1879–1934
        1. 1. Maleta Wymer 1905–1983 m. Russell (P.) Post 1898–1966
        2. 2. Lavona (P.) Wymer 1908–1997
      8. 8. LeRoy (James "Roy") Atwood 1884–1945 m. Pearl (Luella Ray) Riggs 1889–
      9. 9. Orval (Edward) Atwood 1879–1942
      10. 10. Otis (Jonathan "John") Atwood 1877–1955 m. Caroline (Agnes "Carrie" "Carolyn") Myers 1876–1965
        1. 1. Francis Cook 1912–1989 m. Domenica (Margaret "Catherine") Seruto 1914–1995
        2. 2. John (Harrison Atwood) Cook 1908–1998 m. Leona (Clara) Berres 1917–2007
        3. 3. Mary (Madeline) Atwood 1906–2004 m. Stanley (Bryan) Ballard 1895–1973
        4. 4. Laveta (Catherine) Atwood 1903–1994 m. William (Bryan) Shelley 1897–1984

Prince Morris's Timeline

6 Records

1781
Feb 1781
Birth of Prince William Morris in Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Westbury, Wiltshire, England
1781
12 Feb 1781
Prince William Morris was baptized in Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Westbury, Wiltshire, England
1848
1848
Age 67
Prince William Morris resided here in Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada
1850
1850
Age 69
Prince William Morris resided here in Salisbury, LaSalle, Illinois
Salisbury, LaSalle, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 79
Prince William Morris resided here in Troy Grove, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Troy Grove, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
1875
27 Mar 1875
Age 94
Death of Prince William Morris in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA
Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1781
    Event Place: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Troy Grove, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M653_197; Page: 870; Image: 215; Family History Library Film: 803197
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salisbury, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M432_115; Page: 216B; Image: 85
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1781
    Event Place: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Salisbury, LaSalle, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salisbury, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M432_115; Page: 216B; Image: 85

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Troy Grove, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Troy Grove, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M653_197; Page: 870; Image: 215; Family History Library Film: 803197

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Westbury
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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