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Morris, Samuel Newland[1, 2]

Male 1858 - 1948  (90 years)


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  • Name Morris, Samuel Newland 
    Birth 14 May 1858  Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 23 Nov 1948  American Falls, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I1980  A367
    Last Modified 23 Feb 2023 

    Father Morris, John Newland,   b. 16 Feb 1823, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jan 1905, Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Devinold, Phoebe,   b. 10 Nov 1830, Solva, Whitchurch, Pembrokeshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Aug 1891, Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 9 Dec 1853  Letterson, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • John Newland MORRIS and Phoebe DEVONALD were converted to the gospel,and
      jointed the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Wales.
      He preached in every country in Wales. He could quote passages from
      the Boble by the hundreds (From Grandson Ed Morris).

      John Newland MORRIS was born on February 16 1823 Llandysul Cardinganshire,
      South Wales. The story said christened March 23 1923 (I think it meant
      March 23, 1823).

      The family lived in Brigham City and they moved to Rockland Idaho.

      In her later years Phoebe was almost helpless. She suffered from
      "Dropsy", and was terribly bloated from the water in her tissues.

      John Newland MORRIS and his father planted the first half bushel of
      wheat in Rockland.

      JNM was a very dominant personality and when he ask for silent none
      of the children would dared whisper.

      There was a big celebration in Rockland not sure what it was for, but
      the chuch was full of people. The closing number on the program was
      "POETRY" BY JOHN MORRIS. It was common thing in Rockland because
      he was such a creative entertainer. He took his place at the center
      stage, and the conregation called out the subjects. Usually it would be a name, and if so, he would create a verse spontaneously, then another, and
      another. Sometimes places would be called out, or things fruits or flowers,
      etc. He would hold an audience's attention in pleasure, and happiness for
      many hours. And this he did on January 27 1905 when he was 82 years old.
      That night he passed away. [1]
    Family ID F774  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family McBride, Altana Lydia,   b. 9 Oct 1864, Fillmore, Millard, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jun 1942, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)  [1
    Marriage 10 Aug 1887  Rockland, Power, Idaho Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Morris, Jennie,   b. 7 Jun 1888, Rockland, Power, Idaho Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Mar 1967 (Age 78 years)
     2. Morris, Thornley F.,   b. 19 Jan 1890, Rockland, Power, Idaho Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Apr 1902, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 12 years)
     3. Morris, Edward Newland,   b. 5 Jan 1892, Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jun 1970, Denver, Denver, Colorado USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
    Family ID F782  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2023 

  • Documents
    Family of John Newland Morris and Phoebe Devonald Morris
    Family of John Newland Morris and Phoebe Devonald Morris

  • Sources 
    1. [S230] Family Genealogies and Facts, LeeAnn (nee Murray) Clark .

    2. [S775] Find a Grave: Samuel N. Morris, Valley View Cemetery, Rockland, Idaho USA, 8652334.
      Find a Grave , database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8652334/samuel-newland-morris : accessed 22 February 2023 ), memorial page for Samuel Newland Morris (1858–1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8652334 , citing Valley View Cemetery, Rockland, Power County, Idaho, USA; Maintained by has2beshasta (contributor 46610269 ).