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Morris, James Alfred[1]

Male 1869 - 1939  (70 years)


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  • Name Morris, James Alfred 
    Birth 16 Jan 1869  Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 11 Jun 1939  Heppner, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I2034  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 Richardson, Annie Elna (Maude),   b. 23 Aug 1878, Henry's Moat, Pembrokeshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1913, Heppner, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 34 years)  [1
    Marriage 23 Sep 1895  Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Morris, Phoebe Louise (Lula),   b. 4 Aug 1896, Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 May 1979, Chehalis, Lewis, Washington USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)
     2. Morris, Clara Belle,   b. 6 May 1898, Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jan 1919, Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)
     3. Morris, Bonnie May,   b. 1 Jun 1901, Elgin, Union, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1927 (Age 25 years)
     4. Morris, Florence Gertrude,   b. 17 May 1903, Philomath, Benton, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Feb 1950 (Age 46 years)
     5. Morris, Edgar James,   b. 22 Jun 1905, Dundee, Yamhill, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1965 (Age 59 years)
     6. Morris, George Ulysses,   b. 1 Jul 1907, Newberg, Yamhill, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 1907 (Age 0 years)
     7. Morris, Nellie Victoria,   b. 31 Aug 1908, Newberg, Yamhill, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1920 (Age 11 years)
     8. Morris, Dale Henry,   b. 6 Oct 1910, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Oct 1911 (Age 1 year)
    Family ID F802  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2019 

  • 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. [S785] Find A Grave: James Alfred Morris, Masonic Cemetery, Heppner, Oregon USA, 36196903.
      Find a Grave , database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36196903/james-alfred-morris : accessed 23 February 2023 ), memorial page for James Alfred Morris (16 Jan 1869–10 Jun 1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 36196903 , citing Masonic Cemetery, Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Michele Ball (contributor 46976543 ).