William Lee Morris1
Male, #79281, b. March 15, 1820, d. September 21, 1906
| Relationship | William Lee Morris is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because William Lee is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching him. | |
| Birth | March 15, 1820 | William was born March 15, 1820 in Lewisburg, Maury County, Tennessee .1 |
| Marriage | January 20, 1842 | He married Mary Emiline Douglass, daughter of John Douglass and Margaret Jameson, January 20, 1842 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | March 12, 1843 | His son John was born on March 12, 1843.1 |
| Death of Son | September 2, 1843 | His son, John, died on September 2, 1843.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | January 22, 1844 | His daughter Rhoda was born on January 22, 1844 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | April 26, 1844 | His daughter Nancy was born on April 26, 1844 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Daughter | September 22, 1846 | His daughter, Nancy, died on September 22, 1846 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | April 12, 1848 | His son Guy was born on April 12, 1848 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | February 24, 1851 | His daughter Mary was born on February 24, 1851 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | January 4, 1853 | His daughter Clarinda was born on January 4, 1853 in Illinois.2,1 |
| Birth of Son | September 15, 1854 | His son William was born on September 15, 1854 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | September 15, 1854 | His son Marion was born on September 15, 1854 in Broughton, Hamilton County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | about 1856 | His son James was born about 1856 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | November, 1858 | His son Sylvester was born in November, 1858 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | November, 1862 | His son Hugh was born in November, 1862 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Daughter | April 27, 1863 | His daughter, Rhoda, died on April 27, 1863 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | August 19, 1868 | His son, Guy Cummings Morris, married Susan Virginia Wolf on August 19, 1868 in Hamilton County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Daughter | December 28, 1872 | His daughter, Mary, died on December 28, 1872.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | March 10, 1878 | His daughter, Clarinda Henderson Morris, married John Sylvester McMurtry on March 10, 1878 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | September 30, 1880 | His son, Sylvester Higgins Morris, married Charlotte Florence Rice on September 30, 1880 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | October 7, 1880 | His son, William McDonald Morris, married Amanda Waits on October 7, 1880 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | February 21, 1887 | His son, Marion Lee Morris, married Margaret Leora Hill on February 21, 1887 in Carmi, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | May 22, 1889 | His son, Hugh Snoden Morris, married Sella Bozeman on May 22, 1889 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | February 3, 1892 | His son, William McDonald Morris, married Harriet Sisk on February 3, 1892 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Death | September 21, 1906 | William died September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois at age 86.1 |
| Burial | His body was buried in Pleasant Grove (Douglass) Cemetery, Saline County, Illinois.1 |
Family |
Mary Emiline Douglass b. 30 Nov 1822, d. 26 May 1909 | |
| Children | 1. | John R D Morris1 b. Mar 12, 1843, d. Sep 2, 1843 |
| 2. | Rhoda Mary A Morris1 b. Jan 22, 1844, d. Apr 27, 1863 | |
| 3. | Nancy J Morris1 b. Apr 26, 1844, d. Sep 22, 1846 | |
| 4. | Guy Cummings Morris+1 b. Apr 12, 1848, d. Apr 15, 1926 | |
| 5. | Mary Elizabeth Morris+1 b. Feb 24, 1851, d. Dec 28, 1872 | |
| 6. | Clarinda Henderson Morris+1 b. Jan 4, 1853, d. Dec 13, 1943 | |
| 7. | William McDonald Morris+1 b. Sep 15, 1854, d. Aug 4, 1925 | |
| 8. | Marion Lee Morris+1 b. Sep 15, 1854, d. Apr 11, 1917 | |
| 9. | James Douglas Morris1 b. about 1856 | |
| 10. | Sylvester Higgins Morris+1 b. Nov, 1858, d. Aug 5, 1937 | |
| 11. | Hugh Snoden Morris+1 b. Nov, 1862, d. Jul 7, 1941 |
| Census 1850 | October 18, 1850 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1850 Census on October 18, 1850 in District 13, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris and Rhoda Mary A Morris.3  |
| Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.4 |
| Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.5 |
| Census 1880 | June 22, 1880 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1880 Census on June 22, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as boarding house. Other members of the household listed were Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and Maggie Harkrider.1,6 |
| Last Edited | Jun 26, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,, This source gives her birth place as Tennessee but that seems unlikely.
- [S13965] U.S. Census Illinois 1850, White County, District 13.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13966] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
Do not accept the accuracy/validity of any of the information on these pages without verifying it yourself. Please study my sources carefully before relying on the information. If you notice any problems or errors in the information or the display on these pages, please e-mail me (see bottom of page).
Mary Elizabeth Morris1
Female, #79283, b. February 24, 1851, d. December 28, 1872
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-granddaughter of Robert Jones 6th great-granddaughter of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-granddaughter of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-granddaughter of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-granddaughter of Jean Bodine 6th great-granddaughter of Jean Crocheron 8th great-granddaughter of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | February 24, 1851 | Mary was born February 24, 1851 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage - no info | She married John W Harkrider. I have no information on the date and place of the marriage.1 | |
| Birth of Son | March, 1869 | Her son William was born in March, 1869 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | March, 1871 | Her daughter Maggie was born in March, 1871 in Illinois.1 |
| Death | December 28, 1872 | Mary died December 28, 1872 in an unknown place at age 21.1 |
| Burial | Her body was buried in Pleasant Grove (Douglass) Cemetery, Saline County, Illinois.1 |
Family |
John W Harkrider b. a 1848 | |
| Children | 1. | William F Harkrider1 b. Mar, 1869 |
| 2. | Maggie Harkrider+1 b. Mar, 1871 |
| (daughter) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | Mary Elizabeth Morris was listed as a member, daughter, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.2 |
| (household member) Census 1870 | June 15, 1870 | Mary Elizabeth Morris was listed as a member of the household of John Thrasher in the 1870 Census on June 15, 1870 in Township 7S, Range 7E, Hamilton County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were John W Harkrider and William F Harkrider.3 |
| Last Edited | Jun 26, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13971] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, Hamilton County, Township 7S, Range 7E.
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Guy Cummings Morris1
Male, #79286, b. April 12, 1848, d. April 15, 1926
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | April 12, 1848 | Guy was born April 12, 1848 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | August 19, 1868 | He married Susan Virginia Wolf August 19, 1868 in Hamilton County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | about 1869 | His son William was born about 1869 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | August 19, 1872 | His daughter Minnie was born on August 19, 1872 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | May 7, 1875 | His son Walter was born on May 7, 1875 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | November 12, 1877 | His son Charles was born on November 12, 1877 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | January, 1880 | His son George was born in January, 1880 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | August 2, 1882 | His son Mack was born on August 2, 1882 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | June 4, 1884 | His son Elmer was born on June 4, 1884 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | December 20, 1886 | His son Eslie was born on December 20, 1886 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | December 29, 1892 | His daughter, Minnie Mae Morris, married John Howell Edwards on December 29, 1892 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | March 9, 1898 | His son, Walter Morris, married Hettie Phipps on March 9, 1898 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Son | October 4, 1903 | His son, Walter, died on October 4, 1903.1 |
| Marriage of Son | November 30, 1904 | His son, Elmer Morris, married Nellie May Walters on November 30, 1904 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | July 12, 1906 | His son, Mack Morris, married Ella May Edwards on July 12, 1906 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | His father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | His mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Death | April 15, 1926 | Guy died April 15, 1926 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois at age 78.2 |
| Burial | April 18, 1926 | His body was buried on April 18, 1926 in Mt Oval.2 |
Family |
Susan Virginia Wolf b. Jan 1852 | |
| Children | 1. | William A Morris1 b. about 1869, d. before 1880 |
| 2. | Minnie Mae Morris+1 b. Aug 19, 1872, d. Jun 12, 1963 | |
| 3. | Walter Morris+1 b. May 7, 1875, d. Oct 4, 1903 | |
| 4. | Charles Lee Morris1 b. Nov 12, 1877, d. 1957 | |
| 5. | George W Morris1 b. Jan, 1880, d. before 1900 | |
| 6. | Mack Morris+1 b. Aug 2, 1882, d. 1957 | |
| 7. | Elmer Morris+1 b. Jun 4, 1884, d. Aug 22, 1945 | |
| 8. | Eslie S Morris1 b. Dec 20, 1886, d. May 13, 1932 |
| (son) Census 1850 | October 18, 1850 | Guy Cummings Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1850 Census on October 18, 1850 in District 13, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris. His given name is listed as Guicernin or Guicomin.3 |
| (son) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | Guy Cummings Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.4 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | Guy Cummings Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. Guy Cummings Morris's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.5 |
| Census 1880 | June 2, 1880 | Guy was listed as the head of a household with his wife Susan Virginia Wolf in the 1880 Census on June 2, 1880 in Norris City, White County, Illinois. Guy's occupation is listed as railroad section foreman. Other members of the household listed were Minnie Mae Morris, Walter Morris, Charles Lee Morris, George W Morris and Marion Lee Morris.6 |
| Census 1900 | June 14, 1900 | Guy was listed as the head of a household with his wife Susan Virginia Wolf in the 1900 Census on June 14, 1900 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Guy's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Charles Lee Morris, Mack Morris, Elmer Morris and Eslie S Morris There is also a servant/farm laborer listed in the household.7 |
| Census 1910 | April 28, 1910 | Guy was listed as the head of a household with his wife Susan Virginia Wolf in the 1910 Census on April 28, 1910 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Guy's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Charles Lee Morris and Eslie S Morris.8 |
| Census 1920 | January 9, 1920 | Guy was listed as the head of a household with his wife Susan Virginia Wolf in the 1920 Census on January 9, 1920 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Guy's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Charles Lee Morris and Eslie S Morris.9 |
| Last Edited | May 17, 2014 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,.
- [S13965] U.S. Census Illinois 1850, White County, District 13.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13958] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Norris city.
- [S13959] U.S. Census Illinois 1900, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S15498] U.S. Census Illinois 1910, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13962] U.S. Census Illinois 1920, White County, Indian Creek Township.
Do not accept the accuracy/validity of any of the information on these pages without verifying it yourself. Please study my sources carefully before relying on the information. If you notice any problems or errors in the information or the display on these pages, please e-mail me (see bottom of page).
James Douglas Morris1
Male, #79289, b. about 1856
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | about 1856 | James was born about 1856 in Illinois.1 |
| Death - no info | I have no information on the date and place of James Douglas's death. |
| (son) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | James Douglas Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.2 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | James Douglas Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. James Douglas Morris's occupation is listed as works on farm. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.3 |
| Last Edited | Oct 6, 2009 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
Do not accept the accuracy/validity of any of the information on these pages without verifying it yourself. Please study my sources carefully before relying on the information. If you notice any problems or errors in the information or the display on these pages, please e-mail me (see bottom of page).
William McDonald Morris1
Male, #79290, b. September 15, 1854, d. August 4, 1925
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | September 15, 1854 | William was born September 15, 1854 in Norris City, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | October 7, 1880 | He married Amanda Waits October 7, 1880 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | September, 1881 | His son Arthur was born in September, 1881 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | February 3, 1892 | He married Harriet Sisk February 3, 1892 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | October, 1895 | His daughter Milvie was born in October, 1895 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | April 5, 1899 | His son Dow was born on April 5, 1899 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | April 1, 1902 | His son William was born on April 1, 1902 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | His father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | His mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Death of Daughter | April 2, 1923 | His daughter, Milvie, died on April 2, 1923 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death | August 4, 1925 | William died August 4, 1925 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois at age 70.1 |
| Burial | His body was buried in Mt Oval Cemetery, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
Family 1 |
Amanda Waits | |
| Child | 1. | Arthur Lee Morris1 b. Sep, 1881 |
Family 2 |
Harriet Sisk b. Jul 1864, d. 19 Aug 1946 | |
| Children | 1. | Faye Morris1 |
| 2. | Milvie A Morris1 b. Oct, 1895, d. Apr 2, 1923 | |
| 3. | Dow Donald Morris1 b. Apr 5, 1899 | |
| 4. | William Ernie Morris+1 b. Apr 1, 1902, d. May, 1985 |
| (son) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | William McDonald Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.2 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | William McDonald Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. William McDonald Morris's occupation is listed as works on farm. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.3 |
| (brother-in-law) Census 1880 | June 17, 1880 | William McDonald Morris was listed as a brother-in-law in the household of John Sylvester McMurtry and Clarinda Henderson Morris in the 1880 Census on June 17, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. William McDonald Morris's occupation is listed as section foreman. Other members of the household listed were Charlie S McMurtry.4 |
| Census 1900 | June 13, 1900 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Harriet Sisk in the 1900 Census on June 13, 1900 in Indian Creek, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as farm laborer. Other members of the household listed were Arthur Lee Morris, Milvie A Morris and Dow Donald Morris Also listed is a niece, Edith Sisk, born August 1884 in Arkansas.5 |
| Census 1910 | April 28, 1910 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Harriet Sisk in the 1910 Census on April 28, 1910 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as laborer - bridge gang. Other members of the household listed were Arthur Lee Morris, Milvie A Morris, Dow Donald Morris and William Ernie Morris.6 |
| Census 1920 | January 9, 1920 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Harriet Sisk in the 1920 Census on January 9, 1920 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as railroad inspector - bridge track. Other members of the household listed were Milvie A Morris, Dow Donald Morris and William Ernie Morris.7 |
| Last Edited | Jun 27, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13955] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13973] U.S. Census Illinois 1900, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13974] U.S. Census Illinois 1910, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13964] U.S. Census Illinois 1920, White County, Indian Creek Township.
Do not accept the accuracy/validity of any of the information on these pages without verifying it yourself. Please study my sources carefully before relying on the information. If you notice any problems or errors in the information or the display on these pages, please e-mail me (see bottom of page).
Sylvester Higgins Morris1
Male, #79291, b. November, 1858, d. August 5, 1937
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | November, 1858 | Sylvester was born November, 1858 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | September 30, 1880 | He married Charlotte Florence Rice September 30, 1880 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | July 17, 1881 | His daughter Eglon was born on July 17, 1881 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | October, 1883 | His daughter Clarinda was born in October, 1883 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | September, 1885 | His daughter Nellie was born in September, 1885 in Illinois.2 |
| Birth of Son | October 21, 1889 | His son Arthur was born on October 21, 1889 in Gossett, Hamilton County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | November, 1891 | His daughter Grace was born in November, 1891 in Illinois.2 |
| Birth of Daughter | July 18, 1894 | His daughter Verla was born on July 18, 1894 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | December, 1896 | His daughter Mary was born in December, 1896 in Illinois.2 |
| Birth of Son | March 30, 1899 | His son William was born on March 30, 1899 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | December 25, 1901 | His daughter, Clarinda H Morris, married Logan William Farmer on December 25, 1901 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | March 19, 1902 | His daughter, Eglon E Morris, married James H Pearce on March 19, 1902 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | November 22, 1903 | His daughter, Nellie T Morris, married Pinkins Ed Farmer on November 22, 1903 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | His father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | about 1908 | His son, Arthur S Morris, married Brooke Willis about 1908.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | His mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | September 14, 1911 | His daughter, Grace May Morris, married Hughey L S Barger on September 14, 1911 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | January 18, 1912 | His daughter, Verla M Morris, married Jesse S McMurtry on January 18, 1912 in Gossett, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | about 1918 | His daughter, Mary Letha Morris, married Andrew Johnson about 1918.1 |
| Marriage of Son | June 18, 1921 | His son, William Oscar Morris, married Neta M Eaton on June 18, 1921 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death | August 5, 1937 | Sylvester died August 5, 1937 in White County, Illinois at age 78.1 |
| Burial | His body was buried in Mt Oval Cemetery, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
Family |
Charlotte Florence Rice b. Oct 1860, d. 1948 | |
| Children | 1. | Eglon E Morris+1 b. Jul 17, 1881, d. Nov, 1971 |
| 2. | Clarinda H Morris+1 b. Oct, 1883 | |
| 3. | Roy Morris1 | |
| 4. | Nellie T Morris+1 b. Sep, 1885 | |
| 5. | Arthur S Morris+1 b. Oct 21, 1889 | |
| 6. | Grace May Morris+1 b. Nov, 1891 | |
| 7. | Verla M Morris+1 b. Jul 18, 1894, d. Oct 25, 1938 | |
| 8. | Mary Letha Morris+1 b. Dec, 1896 | |
| 9. | William Oscar Morris+1 b. Mar 30, 1899 |
| (son) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | Sylvester Higgins Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris and James Douglas Morris.3 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | Sylvester Higgins Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.4 |
| (son) Census 1880 | June 22, 1880 | Sylvester Higgins Morris was listed as a son in the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1880 Census on June 22, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Sylvester Higgins Morris's occupation is listed as section boss. Other members of the household listed were Hugh Snoden Morris and Maggie Harkrider.1,5 |
| Census 1900 | June 14, 1900 | Sylvester was listed as the head of a household with his wife Charlotte Florence Rice in the 1900 Census on June 14, 1900 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Sylvester's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Eglon E Morris, Clarinda H Morris, Nellie T Morris, Arthur S Morris, Grace May Morris, Verla M Morris, Mary Letha Morris and William Oscar Morris.2 |
| Census 1910 | April 28, 1910 | Sylvester was listed as the head of a household with his wife Charlotte Florence Rice in the 1910 Census on April 28, 1910 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Sylvester's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were Grace May Morris, Verla M Morris, Mary Letha Morris and William Oscar Morris.6 |
| Census 1920 | January 9, 1920 | Sylvester was listed as the head of a household with his wife Charlotte Florence Rice in the 1920 Census on January 9, 1920 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Sylvester's occupation is listed as farmer. Other members of the household listed were William Oscar Morris.7 |
| Census 1930 | April 11, 1930 | Sylvester was listed as the head of a household with his wife Charlotte Florence Rice in the 1930 Census on April 11, 1930 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Sylvester's occupation is listed as farmer.8 |
| Last Edited | May 18, 2014 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13960] U.S. Census Illinois 1900, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13966] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S15499] U.S. Census Illinois 1910, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13963] U.S. Census Illinois 1920, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13972] U.S. Census Illinois 1930, White County, Indian Creek Township.
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Marion Lee Morris1
Male, #79293, b. September 15, 1854, d. April 11, 1917
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | September 15, 1854 | Marion was born September 15, 1854 in Broughton, Hamilton County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | February 21, 1887 | He married Margaret Leora Hill February 21, 1887 in Carmi, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | January 8, 1889 | His son Marion was born on January 8, 1889 in Carmi, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | July 6, 1894 | His daughter Dollie was born on July 6, 1894 in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | July 22, 1900 | His son George was born on July 22, 1900 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | His father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Son | October 18, 1908 | His son, Marion Fred Morris, married Margie May Meade on October 18, 1908.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | His mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | February 27, 1913 | His daughter, Dollie L Morris, married Alton Tarrant on February 27, 1913 in Edwards County, Kansas.1 |
| Death | April 11, 1917 | Marion died April 11, 1917 in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas at age 62.1 |
| Burial | His body was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Albion Township, Reno County, Kansas.1 |
Family |
Margaret Leora Hill b. 25 Dec 1864, d. 4 Mar 1954 | |
| Children | 1. | Marion Fred Morris+1 b. Jan 8, 1889, d. Aug 17, 1962 |
| 2. | Dollie L Morris+1 b. Jul 6, 1894, d. Dec 20, 1994 | |
| 3. | George Douglas Morris+1 b. Jul 22, 1900, d. Mar 29, 1971 |
| (son) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | Marion Lee Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.2 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | Marion Lee Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. Marion Lee Morris's occupation is listed as works on farm. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.3 |
| (brother) Census 1880 | June 2, 1880 | Marion Lee Morris was listed as a brother in the household of Guy Cummings Morris and Susan Virginia Wolf in the 1880 Census on June 2, 1880 in Norris City, White County, Illinois. Marion Lee Morris's occupation is listed as laborer. Other members of the household listed were Minnie Mae Morris, Walter Morris, Charles Lee Morris and George W Morris.4 |
| Last Edited | Nov 1, 2009 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13958] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Norris city.
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Hugh Snoden Morris1
Male, #79294, b. November, 1862, d. July 7, 1941
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-grandson of Robert Jones 6th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 6th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 8th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | November, 1862 | Hugh was born November, 1862 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | May 22, 1889 | He married Sella Bozeman, daughter of Louevina E (surname not known), May 22, 1889 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | March 29, 1890 | His son Doyle was born on March 29, 1890 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | December, 1891 | His daughter Verna was born in December, 1891 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | October 14, 1893 | His daughter Sella was born on October 14, 1893 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | November, 1897 | His daughter Myrtle was born in November, 1897 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | about 1902 | His son Thornton was born about 1902 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | His father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | His mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Death of Son | February 21, 1927 | His son, Doyle, died on February 21, 1927 in Carmi, White County, Illinois.1 |
| Death | July 7, 1941 | Hugh died July 7, 1941 in Carmi, White County, Illinois at age 78.1 |
Family |
Sella Bozeman b. May 1867, d. 29 Sep 1947 | |
| Children | 1. | Doyle Bozeman Morris+1 b. Mar 29, 1890, d. Feb 21, 1927 |
| 2. | Verna C Morris1 b. Dec, 1891 | |
| 3. | Sella Maria Morris1 b. Oct 14, 1893, d. Jul, 1970 | |
| 4. | Myrtle E Morris1 b. Nov, 1897 | |
| 5. | Thornton H Morris1 b. about 1902 |
| (son) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | Hugh Snoden Morris was listed as a member, son, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, Clarinda Henderson Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris and William A Morris.2 |
| (son) Census 1880 | June 22, 1880 | Hugh Snoden Morris was listed as a son in the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1880 Census on June 22, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Sylvester Higgins Morris and Maggie Harkrider.1,3 |
| Census 1900 | June 20, 1900 | Hugh was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sella Bozeman in the 1900 Census on June 20, 1900 at 128 Third Street Carmi, White County, Illinois. Hugh's occupation is listed as tie inspector. Other members of the household listed were Doyle Bozeman Morris, Verna C Morris, Sella Maria Morris and Myrtle E Morris.4 |
| Census 1910 | April 29, 1910 | Hugh was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sella Bozeman in the 1910 Census on April 29, 1910 on Sixth Street Carmi, White County, Illinois. Hugh's occupation is listed as railroad inspector. Other members of the household listed were Doyle Bozeman Morris, Verna C Morris, Sella Maria Morris, Myrtle E Morris, Thornton H Morris and Louevina E (surname not known).5 |
| Census 1920 | January 13, 1920 | Hugh was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sella Bozeman in the 1920 Census on January 13, 1920 at 310 4th Street Carmi, White County, Illinois. Hugh's occupation is listed as railroad tie inspector. Other members of the household listed were Sella Maria Morris, Thornton H Morris and Louevina E (surname not known).6 |
| Census 1930 | April 17, 1930 | Hugh was listed as the head of a household with his wife Sella Bozeman in the 1930 Census on April 17, 1930 at 310 Sycamore Street Carmi, White County, Illinois. Hugh's occupation is listed as railroad inspector. Other members of the household listed were Sella Maria Morris.7 |
| Last Edited | Jun 26, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13966] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13967] U.S. Census Illinois 1900, White County, Carmi.
- [S13968] U.S. Census Illinois 1910, White County, Carmi, Ward 3.
- [S13969] U.S. Census Illinois 1920, White County, Carmi, Ward 3.
- [S13970] U.S. Census Illinois 1930, White County, Carmi, Ward 3.
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Clarinda Henderson Morris1
Female, #79298, b. January 4, 1853, d. December 13, 1943
| Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 4th great-granddaughter of Robert Jones 6th great-granddaughter of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 7th great-granddaughter of Chretien Du Bois 7th great-granddaughter of Matthieu Blanchan 5th great-granddaughter of Jean Bodine 6th great-granddaughter of Jean Crocheron 8th great-granddaughter of Richard Cooke |
| Father | William Lee Morris1 b. Mar 15, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1906 | |
| Mother | Mary Emiline Douglass1 b. Nov 30, 1822, d. May 26, 1909 |
| Birth | January 4, 1853 | Clarinda was born January 4, 1853 in Illinois.2,1 |
| Marriage | March 10, 1878 | She married John Sylvester McMurtry March 10, 1878 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | July 12, 1879 | Her son Charlie was born on July 12, 1879 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | September 21, 1906 | Her father, William, died on September 21, 1906 in Saline County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Mother | May 26, 1909 | Her mother, Mary, died on May 26, 1909.1 |
| Marriage of Son | 1910 | Her son, Charlie S McMurtry, married Daisy Roberts in 1910.1 |
| Death of Spouse | 1913 | She was widowed when her husband, John, died in 1913.1 |
| Death | December 13, 1943 | Clarinda died December 13, 1943 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois at age 90.3 |
| Burial | December 15, 1943 | Her body was buried on December 15, 1943 in Mt Oval Cemetery, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.3 |
Family |
John Sylvester McMurtry b. Sep 1851, d. 1913 | |
| Child | 1. | Charlie S McMurtry+1 b. Jul 12, 1879 |
| Nickname | Clarinda Henderson Morris is also known as Rea.1 | |
| (daughter) Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | She was listed as a member, daughter, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 in Township 6S, Range 8E, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Rhoda Mary A Morris, Guy Cummings Morris, Mary Elizabeth Morris, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris and Sylvester Higgins Morris.4 |
| (daughter) Census 1870 | August 25, 1870 | Clarinda Henderson Morris was listed as a member, daughter, of the household of William Lee Morris and Mary Emiline Douglass in the 1870 Census on August 25, 1870 in Barnett Township, DeWitt County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Guy Cummings Morris, Susan Virginia Wolf, William McDonald Morris, Marion Lee Morris, James Douglas Morris, Sylvester Higgins Morris, Hugh Snoden Morris and William A Morris.5 |
| Census 1880 | June 17, 1880 | Clarinda was listed as John Sylvester McMurtry's wife in the 1880 Census on June 17, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Charlie S McMurtry and William McDonald Morris.6 |
| Census 1900 | June 13, 1900 | Clarinda was listed as John Sylvester McMurtry's wife in the 1900 Census on June 13, 1900 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Charlie S McMurtry.7 |
| Census 1910 | April 28, 1910 | Clarinda was listed as John Sylvester McMurtry's wife in the 1910 Census on April 28, 1910 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Charlie S McMurtry.8 |
| Last Edited | Jun 24, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,, This source gives her birth place as Tennessee but that seems unlikely.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,.
- [S13953] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, Township 6E Range 8S.
- [S13954] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, DeWitt County, Barnett Township.
- [S13955] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13956] U.S. Census Illinois 1900, White County, Indian Creek Township.
- [S13957] U.S. Census Illinois 1910, White County, Indian Creek Township.
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William H Douglass1
Male, #79299, b. January 19, 1831, d. August 11, 1874
| Relationships | 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Garril Louis Kueber Sr 3rd great-grandson of Robert Jones 5th great-grandson of Jan Joosten van Meteren (John Van Meter) 6th great-grandson of Chretien Du Bois 6th great-grandson of Matthieu Blanchan 4th great-grandson of Jean Bodine 5th great-grandson of Jean Crocheron 7th great-grandson of Richard Cooke |
| Father | John Douglass1 b. Nov 5, 1777, d. Jul 16, 1844 | |
| Mother | Margaret Jameson1 b. Jan 24, 1788, d. Mar 17, 1856 |
| Birth | January 19, 1831 | William was born January 19, 1831 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Father | July 16, 1844 | His father, John, died on July 16, 1844 in Gallatin County, Illinois.1 |
| Death of Mother | March 17, 1856 | His mother, Margaret, died on March 17, 1856 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | June 18, 1857 | He married Ella Caroline Harrell June 18, 1857 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | May 29, 1860 | His daughter Ruth was born on May 29, 1860 in Norris City, White County, Illinois.2 |
| Birth of Daughter | June 3, 1862 | His daughter Mary was born on June 3, 1862 in White County, Illinois.2,1 |
| Birth of Son | May 9, 1865 | His son John was born on May 9, 1865 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | October, 1867 | His son James was born in October, 1867 in Illinois.1 |
| Death | August 11, 1874 | William died August 11, 1874 in Illinois at age 43.1 |
| Burial | His body was buried in Pleasant Grove (Douglass) Cemetery, Saline County, Illinois.1 | |
| Birth of Son | about 1875 | His son Osker was born about 1875 in Illinois.1 |
Family |
Ella Caroline Harrell b. 25 Jul 1836, d. 26 Jan 1889 | |
| Children | 1. | Ruth S Douglass+1 b. May 29, 1860, d. Oct 12, 1923 |
| 2. | Mary Margaret Ann Douglass+1 b. Jun 3, 1862, d. Mar 9, 1937 | |
| 3. | John Mitchell Douglass+1 b. May 9, 1865, d. Dec 17, 1945 | |
| 4. | James Foster Douglass+1 b. Oct, 1867, d. 1959 | |
| 5. | Osker Douglass1 b. about 1875 |
| Nickname | William H Douglass is also known as Billy.1 | |
| Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Ella Caroline Harrell in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 near Duncanton, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as trader. Other members of the household listed were Ruth S Douglass.3 |
| Census 1870 | July 22, 1870 | William was listed as the head of a household with his wife Ella Caroline Harrell in the 1870 Census on July 22, 1870 in Indian Creek, White County, Illinois. William's occupation is listed as miller. Other members of the household listed were Ruth S Douglass, Mary Margaret Ann Douglass, John Mitchell Douglass and James Foster Douglass Also listed in the household is William Davis, age 20, born Illinois, miller.4 |
| Last Edited | Jun 2, 2010 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,.
- [S11305] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, near Duncanton.
- [S11306] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, White County, Indian Creek.
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Ella Caroline Harrell1
Female, #79300, b. July 25, 1836, d. January 26, 1889
| Relationship | Ella Caroline Harrell is a spouse of one of my relatives. Because Ella Caroline is not a relative of mine I am not actively researching her. | |
| Birth | July 25, 1836 | Ella was born July 25, 1836 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage | June 18, 1857 | She married William H Douglass, son of John Douglass and Margaret Jameson, June 18, 1857 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Daughter | May 29, 1860 | Her daughter Ruth was born on May 29, 1860 in Norris City, White County, Illinois.2 |
| Birth of Daughter | June 3, 1862 | Her daughter Mary was born on June 3, 1862 in White County, Illinois.2,1 |
| Birth of Son | May 9, 1865 | Her son John was born on May 9, 1865 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | October, 1867 | Her son James was born in October, 1867 in Illinois.1 |
| Death of Spouse | August 11, 1874 | She was widowed when her husband, William, died on August 11, 1874 in Illinois.1 |
| Birth of Son | about 1875 | Her son Osker was born about 1875 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | February 8, 1877 | Her daugher, Ruth S Douglass, married Daniel Short on February 8, 1877 in White County, Illinois.1 |
| Marriage of Daughter | January 25, 1885 | Her daugher, Mary Margaret Ann Douglass, married Joseph F Thomas on January 25, 1885.1 |
| Death | January 26, 1889 | Ella died January 26, 1889 in an unknown place at age 52.1 |
| Burial | Her body was buried in Mt Oval Cemetery, Indian Creek, White County, Illinois.1 |
Family |
William H Douglass b. 19 Jan 1831, d. 11 Aug 1874 | |
| Children | 1. | Ruth S Douglass+1 b. May 29, 1860, d. Oct 12, 1923 |
| 2. | Mary Margaret Ann Douglass+1 b. Jun 3, 1862, d. Mar 9, 1937 | |
| 3. | John Mitchell Douglass+1 b. May 9, 1865, d. Dec 17, 1945 | |
| 4. | James Foster Douglass+1 b. Oct, 1867, d. 1959 | |
| 5. | Osker Douglass1 b. about 1875 |
| Census 1860 | July 31, 1860 | Ella was listed as a member, his wife, of William H Douglass's household in the 1860 Census on July 31, 1860 near Duncanton, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Ruth S Douglass.3 |
| Census 1870 | July 22, 1870 | Ella was listed as a member, his wife, of William H Douglass's household in the 1870 Census on July 22, 1870 in Indian Creek, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were Ruth S Douglass, Mary Margaret Ann Douglass, John Mitchell Douglass and James Foster Douglass Also listed in the household is William Davis, age 20, born Illinois, miller.4 |
| Census 1880 | June 17, 1880 | Ella was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 Census on June 17, 1880 in Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois. Other members of the household listed were John Mitchell Douglass, James Foster Douglass and Osker Douglass.5 |
| Last Edited | Apr 15, 2012 |
Citations
- [S5808] World Wide Web, Silliman Kurtz Olson Hafslund Ancestors, Carol Olson, this source may be viewed at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=tayolson1, reviewed update of October 6, 2009.
- [S13471] Ancestry.com database, Illinois Deaths & Stillbirths Index 1916-1947,.
- [S11305] U.S. Census Illinois 1860, White County, near Duncanton.
- [S11306] U.S. Census Illinois 1870, White County, Indian Creek.
- [S13730] U.S. Census Illinois 1880, White County, Indian Creek Township.
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