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Rachel Ann Morris 1840–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 NOV 1840

Birth Location: IN

Death Date: 26 APR 1914

Death Location: Fairview Cemetery Council Bluffs, IA

Father: William Morris

Mother: Mary Woodrum

Spouse(s): Tolbert Poland, James Bovee, Silas Gillman

Children(s): William Gillman, Mary Gillman, Izora Gillman, Eliza Gillman, Rose Gillman, Carrie Gillman, Minnie Gillman

Rachel Ann Morris was born in 1840 in IN, the child of William Wilkinson Morris And Mary Ann Woodrum. In 1860, Rachel Ann Morris resided in Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Rachel Ann Morris resided in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. Rachel Ann Morris married James Bovee, Silas Gillman, Tolbert Poland, and had children including Carrie Gillman, Eliza Ann Or Eliza Ellen Gillman, Izora Zoe Gillman, Mary Jane Gillman, Minnie Viola Gillman, Rose Ann Gillman, William Harrison Gillman. Rachel Ann Morris passed away in 1914 in Fairview Cemetery Council Bluffs, IA.

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Biography

  • Rachel Ann Morris was born in 1840 in IN, the child of William Wilkinson Morris And Mary Ann Woodrum.
  • In 1860, Rachel Ann Morris resided in Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Rachel Ann Morris resided in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • Rachel Ann Morris married James Bovee, Silas Gillman, Tolbert Poland, and had children including Carrie Gillman, Eliza Ann Or Eliza Ellen Gillman, Izora Zoe Gillman, Mary Jane Gillman, Minnie Viola Gillman, Rose Ann Gillman, William Harrison Gillman.
  • Rachel Ann Morris passed away in 1914 in Fairview Cemetery Council Bluffs, IA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Morris
1810–1845
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WM
Mary Woodrum
1821–1860
Birth Location: –
MW

Spouses(s)

Tolbert Poland
–1896
Birth Location: –
TP
James Bovee
1834–
Birth Location: Indiana
JB
Silas Gillman
1832–1884
Birth Location: KY
SG

Children(s)

William Gillman
1872–1959
Birth Location: Harrison Co, IA
WG
Mary Gillman
1858–1920
Birth Location: Appanoose Co., Iowa
MG
Izora Gillman
1866–
Birth Location: IA
IG
Eliza Gillman
1870–
Birth Location: IA
EG
Rose Gillman
1882–
Birth Location: Iowa
RG
Carrie Gillman
1884–
Birth Location: –
CG
Minnie Gillman
1877–1937
Birth Location: Pottawattamie Co. IA
MG

Rachel Morris's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Morris
1840–1914
Birth Place: IN
Parents
William Wilkinson Morris
1810–1845
Kentucky, USA
Mary (Ann) Woodrum
1821–1860
Grandparents
Joseph Morris
1775–1863
Hartfootland, Dorset, England
Elizabeth Jones
1780–1842
James Woodram
1798–1838
Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Jones
1791–1870
Casey, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1759–1841
Martha Jackson
1760–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1728–1792
Martha Moore
1730–1784
John Jackson
1739–1821
Mary Hodges
1747–1843

Rachel Morris's Descendants

1.
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Rachel (Ann) Morris (22 NOV 1840–26 APR 1914) m. Tolbert Poland (–5 MAR 1896) m. James Bovee (Sep 1834–) m. Silas Gillman (1832–25 OCT 1884)
  1. 1. William (Harrison) Gillman 1872–1959 m. Hattie (Lucinda) Hulbert 1874–1916
    1. 1. Harry Gillman 1899–1972
    2. 2. Lester Gillman 1901–1961 m. Martha Cross 1900–1987
    3. 3. Cora (Elizabeth) Gillman 1896–1974 m. William (Peter) Baker 1884–1941
    4. 4. Floyd (Franklin) Gillman 1912–1989
    5. 5. George (Albert) Gillman –1953
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Gillman 1858–1920
  3. 3. Izora ((Zoe)) Gillman 1866–
  4. 4. Eliza (Ann Or Eliza Ellen) Gillman 1870–
  5. 5. Rose (Ann) Gillman 1882– m. Bert Poland 1871–
  6. 6. Carrie Gillman 1884–
  7. 7. Minnie (Viola) Gillman 1877–1937 m. Charles Phillips 1850– m. Edson (H) Jeffers 1841–1899
    1. 1. Harvey (Alfred) Damon 1897–1963 m. Charlotte (Marie) Fisk 1904–1988
      1. 1. Pauline (Alma) Damon 1924–1996 m. Glen Gutridge 1917–
        1. 1. William (Martin) Shepard 1942–1996
      2. 2. Mildred (Ellen) Damon 1925–1926
      3. 3. Darline (Amettia) Damon 1927–1991 m. Rollin ("Ted") Bowen 1921–1958
        1. 1. Donna (Gayle) Bowen 1948–2014 m. George (David (Joe)) Peterson 1947–2021 m. William (Duane) Bittick 1951–2020
      4. 4. Delmer (Lee) Damon 1933–1943
      5. 5. Glenva (Harvetta) Damon 1935–1946
      6. 6. Wayne (Allen) Damon 1938–2005
    2. 2. Clara Phillips 1902–1968 m. Fred (B) Doty 1900–
      1. 1. Thomas (Edison) Doty 1923–
    3. 3. Pearl (Lee) Jeffers 1891–1933 m. Thomas (William) Bonham 1868–1948 m. George (William) Ratliff 1881–1962 m. Thomas Bonham 1871–
      1. 1. Rosa (Ellen) Bonham 1920– m. Ralph (Leroy Sr) Harmon 1917–
      2. 2. Thomas (Edison) Bonham 1923–1995
      3. 3. Earl (A. N.) Fezzett 1908–1982 m. Daisy (M) Unknown 1910–1972
      4. 4. Opal (A) Ratliff 1913–
      5. 5. John (W) Ratliff 1916–1985 m. Lucille (M) Myler 1917–1973
        1. 1. Carroll (W) Ratliff 1944–1988
        2. 2. Florence Ratliff –1916
      6. 6. Charlotte (Margaret) Ratliff 1917–1994 m. Melvin (Elder) Nelson 1908–1997
        1. 1. Marvin (Eugene) Nelson 1936–1970
      7. 7. Helen (Viola) Ratliff 1910–
    4. 4. Henry (Jeffers) (Wudtke) 1892–
    5. 5. Edson ((Raymond) Jeffers) (Shearer) 1899–

Rachel Morris's Timeline

8 Records

1840
22 NOV 1840
Birth of Rachel Ann Morris in IN
IN
1860
1860
Age 20
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 45
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 65
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Rachel Ann Morris resided here in Omaha Ward 11, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha Ward 11, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1914
26 APR 1914
Age 74
Death of Rachel Ann Morris in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 NOV 1840
    Event Place: IN
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_123; Line: 4
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 361; Family History Film: 1254361; Page: 260B; Enumeration District: 192; Image: 0524
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 924; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240924
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Independence, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 496; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 803311
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 11, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374857

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Independence, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Independence, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 496; Image: 110; Family History Library Film: 803311

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 361; Family History Film: 1254361; Page: 260B; Enumeration District: 192; Image: 0524

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Council Bluffs Ward 2, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Omaha Ward 6, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 924; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240924

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Logan, Phillips, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_123; Line: 4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Omaha Ward 11, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Omaha Ward 11, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T624_844; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374857

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 APR 1914
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, IA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairview Cemetery Council Bluffs, IA
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