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William Morris 1810 – 1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1810

Birth Location: Crowhurst, Sussex, England

Death Date: Dec 1872

Death Location: Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England

Father: Reuben Morris

Mother: Ruth Butler

Spouse(s): Jane Cramp

Children(s): William Morris, George Morris, Jane Marris, James Morris, Ann Morris, Henry Morris, John Morris, Ellen Morris

William Morris was born in 1810 in Crowhurst, Sussex, England, the child of Reuben Morris and Ruth Butler. In 1841, William Morris resided in Harrow Cottages, Hollington, Sussex, England. William Morris married Jane Cramp, and had children including William Morris, George Morris, Jane Marris, James Morris, Ann Morris, Henry Morris, John Morris, Ellen Morris. William Morris passed away in 1872 in Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • William Morris was born in 1810 in Crowhurst, Sussex, England, the child of Reuben Morris and Ruth Butler.
  • In 1841, William Morris resided in Harrow Cottages, Hollington, Sussex, England.
  • William Morris married Jane Cramp, and had children including William Morris, George Morris, Jane Marris, James Morris, Ann Morris, Henry Morris, John Morris, Ellen Morris.
  • William Morris passed away in 1872 in Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Morris
1773 – 1827
Birth Location: Crowhurst, Sussex, England
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Ruth Butler
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Jane Cramp
1812 –
Birth Location: Catsfield, Sussex, England
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Children(s)

William Morris
1839 –
Birth Location: Hollington, Sussex, England
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George Morris
1842 –
Birth Location: Hollington, Sussex, England
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Jane Marris
1843 –
Birth Location: Hollington, Sussex, England
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James Morris
1845 –
Birth Location: Hollington, Sussex, England
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Ann Morris
1847 –
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
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Henry Morris
1849 –
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
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John Morris
1851 –
Birth Location: Baldslow, Sussex, England
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Ellen Morris
1856 –
Birth Location: Hastings, Sussex, England
EM

William Morris's Ancestors

Self
William Morris
1810 – 1872
Birth Place: Crowhurst, Sussex, England
Parents
Reuben Morris
1773 – 1827
Crowhurst, Sussex, England
Ruth Butler
Grandparents
William Morris
1741 –
Ninfield, Sussex, England
Mary Summers
1738 – 1823
Battle, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Morris
– 1774
Elizabeth Levett
1716 – 1770
Richard Summers
– 1786
Anne Leekins
1716 – 1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Levett
1684 – 1766
Ann
– 1765
Robert Leekins
1687 –
Mary Leeney

William Morris's Descendants

1.
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William Morris (Jun 1810 – Dec 1872) m. Jane Cramp (May 1812 – )
  1. 1. William Morris (1839 – ) m. Penelope Francis (abt 1836 – )
    1. 1. Jane Morris (abt 1865 – )
    2. 2. Penelope Morris (abt 1869 – )
    3. 3. William Morris (abt 1870 – )
    4. 4. James (Thomas) Morris (Jun 1871 – ) m. Caroline Elizabeth (abt 1875 – )
      1. 1. Charles (Victor) Morris (abt 1901 – )
      2. 2. Mabel (Nellie) Morris (abt 1903 – )
      3. 3. Caroline (Edith Maud) Morris (abt 1905 – )
  2. 2. George Morris (1842 – )
  3. 3. Jane Marris (abt 1843 – )
  4. 4. James Morris (1845 – )
  5. 5. Ann Morris (abt 1847 – )
  6. 6. Henry Morris (1849 – )
  7. 7. John Morris (1851 – ) m. Elizabeth (abt 1852 – )
    1. 1. Emily Morris (abt 1869 – )
    2. 2. Elizabeth (J.) Morris (abt 1874 – )
    3. 3. Olive (M) Morris (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Kate Morris (abt 1877 – )
    5. 5. Charlotte Morris (abt 1878 – ) m. Frederick (George) Novis (27 Oct 1877 – 6 Aug 1932)
      1. 1. Edward (Norman) Novis (12 Feb 1902 – 5 Sep 1978) m. Dorothy (Jane) Anderson (10 Mar 1915 – 18 Sep 2011)
        1. 1. Jane (Elizabeth) Novis (19 Apr 1938 – ) m. George (Albert) Morrison (23 Jun 1935 – 23 Sep 2010) m. Gordon (Edwynn) Hunt (26 Apr 1929 – 17 Dec 2016)
        2. 2. James (Edward) Novis (3 Aug 1941 – 17 Jan 1996) m. Maelisa (A) Thomas (abt 1941 – )
      2. 2. Frederick (Harold) Novis (23 May 1904 – 21 Nov 1988) m. Margaret (M) Turner (abt 1910 – )
        1. 1. Richard (Allen) Novis (20 Jul 1934 – 20 Dec 2003)
      3. 3. Donald (George) Novis (3 March 1906 – 23 Jul 1966) m. Emma (Julietta) Burnett (16 Jun 1909 – 17 Jan 1994) m. Dorothy (Grace) Bradshaw (23 May 1913 – 16 Dec 1988)
        1. 1. Carol (Jean) Novis (26 Jul 1939 – ) m. Gerald (Ernest) Sellers (7 May 1935 – )
        2. 2. Leslie (Katherine) Novis (12 Dec 1942 – 6 Sep 1969) m. Ralph (F) Morris (abt 1933 – )
      4. 4. Evangeline (Mary) Novis (31 Oct 1907 – 9 Oct 1989) m. Ralph (E) White (abt 1902 – ) m. Robert (J) Kody (abt 1926 – )
        1. 1. Lewellyn (Glenn) White (30 Jan 1937 – 29 Jan 1957)
        2. 2. Lee (Novis) White (15 Jun 1939 – 21 Feb 2012) m. Nancy (L) Cunnings (abt 1943 – )
        3. 3. Janet (Lorraine) White (8 Nov 1940 – ) m. Ekkehard (Jurgen) Petring (23 Nov 1939 – )
    6. 6. William (J) Morris (abt 1880 – )
    7. 7. Charles (H) Morris (1882 – )
    8. 8. Mary (A) Morris (1883 – )
    9. 9. Frances (J) Morris (1885 – )
  8. 8. Ellen Morris (1856 – )

William Morris's Timeline

8 Records

1810
Jun 1810
Birth of William Morris in Crowhurst, Sussex, England
Crowhurst, Sussex, England
1810
17 Jun 1810
William Morris was baptized in Crowhurst, Sussex, England
Crowhurst, Sussex, England
1841
1841
Age 31
William Morris resided here in Harrow Cottages, Hollington, Sussex, England
Harrow Cottages, Hollington, Sussex, England
1851
1851
Age 41
William Morris resided here in Carters House, Hastings, Sussex, England
Carters House, Hastings, Sussex, England
1861
1861
Age 51
William Morris resided here in Baldslow, Old London Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
Baldslow, Old London Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
1871
1871
Age 61
William Morris resided here in Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
1872
Dec 1872
Age 62
Death of William Morris in Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
1872
9 Dec 1872
Age 62
Burial of William Morris in Hollington, Sussex, England
Hollington, Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1810
    Event Place: Crowhurst, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1037; Folio: 80; Page: 4; GSU roll: 827479
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 560; Folio: 109; Page: 26; GSU roll: 542661
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1635; Folio: 493; Page: 26; GSU roll: 193538
    [4] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1105; Book: 2; Civil Parish: Hollington; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 7; Folio: 9; Page: 12; Line: 14; GSU roll: 464157
    [5] East Sussex, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: PAR 236/1/3/2
    [6] East Sussex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: Par 380/1/5/1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1810
    Event Place: Crowhurst, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    [2] East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Harrow Cottages, Hollington, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1105; Book: 2; Civil Parish: Hollington; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 7; Folio: 9; Page: 12; Line: 14; GSU roll: 464157

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Carters House, Hastings, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1635; Folio: 493; Page: 26; GSU roll: 193538

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Baldslow, Old London Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 560; Folio: 109; Page: 26; GSU roll: 542661

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1037; Folio: 80; Page: 4; GSU roll: 827479

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1872
    Event Place: Union Workhouse, Battle, Sussex, England
    Record Source: East Sussex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: Par 380/1/5/1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1872
    Event Place: Hollington, Sussex, England
    Record Source: East Sussex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: Par 380/1/5/1
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