Cornelius Morris and Margaret Emeline Cox
Husband Cornelius Morris
Born: 6 Oct 1825 - OH Baptized: Died: 9 Dec 1907 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
Father: Thomas Hilton Morris {FSID: LZ25-LC6} 1 Mother: Nancy Wolverton {FSID: LCPV-3QP, FGID: 115246571} 2 3
Marriage: 1848
Other Spouse: Mary Jane Ward
Wife Margaret Emeline Cox
Born: 25 Mar 1832 - Macon County, IL Baptized: Died: 4 Apr 1899 - Decatur, Decatur Township, Macon County, IL Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
Children
1 F Nancy Ann Morris
Born: Feb 1849 Baptized: Died: 9 Dec 1861 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
2 F Mary Elizabeth Morris
Born: 27 Aug 1850 - Elwin, Macon County, IL Baptized: Died: 8 Nov 1917 - Decatur, Decatur Township, Macon County, IL Buried: - Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: William Chester Frew Marr: 19 Nov 1872
3 F Margaret M. Morris
Born: 22 Feb 1853 Baptized: Died: 25 Nov 1943 Buried: - Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Samuel H. Jamison
4 M Lewis J. Morris
Born: 17 Jul 1856 Baptized: Died: 12 Nov 1875 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
5 F ? Morris
Born: 19 May 1858 Baptized: Died: 21 May 1858 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
6 M Thomas Franklin Morris
Born: 23 Apr 1861 Baptized: Died: 16 Feb 1931 - Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Margaret Ellen (Maggie) Good
7 F Amanda Ellen Morris
Born: 7 Apr 1864 Baptized: Died: 23 Aug 1924 Buried: - Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Noah H. ChildsSpouse: Elhannon W. Barkman
8 M George William Morris
Born: 1 Jul 1867 Baptized: Died: 9 Apr 1935 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Mary Inez McKeanSpouse: Hattie Jacobs
9 F Ada Abelma Morris
Born: 27 Jun 1870 Baptized: Died: 14 Dec 1953 Buried: - Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Leonard P. Light
10 M Elmer Otto Morris
Born: 8 May 1872 Baptized: Died: 2 Dec 1946 Buried: - Salem Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, ILSpouse: Iva Myrtle Burt
General Notes: Husband - Cornelius Morris
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Birth: Oct. 6, 1825
Ohio, USA
Death: Dec. 9, 1907
After a residence In Macon county of three score years and ten, more years than constitute the span of life for
most people, Cornelius Morris passed away shortly after 5 o'clock Monday evening at the family residence, 526 East William street. Mr. Morris was born in Ohio nearly
eighty-three years ago. Seventy years ago, when about 13 years old, he came, to Macon county and has made this his
home ever since. The family has resided on East William street for many years. Mr. Morris had been failing for the
past few years and his death was not unexpected. His trouble was a general breaking down of the system, due to
old age. He Is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters. The children are Thomas,Elmer and George Morris, all of whom live near Elwin, Mrs. C.W.Frew?, Mrs. E.W. Barkman and Mrs. Samuel Jameson, all of Decatur and Mrs. Leonard Light of Champaign. The funeral of Mr. Morris will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Salem church, southwest of Decatur. The cortege will leave the residence at noon. Interment will be at Salem cemetery.
Decatur, Il Review Dec 10, 1907 p12
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Hilton Morris (1794 - 1881)
Spouses:
Margaret Emeline Cox Morris (1832 - 1899)*
Mary Jane Ward Vaughan (1833 - 1916)*
Children:
Nancy Ann Morris (1849 - 1861)*
Mary Elizabeth Morris Frew (1850 - 1917)*
Margaret M Morris Jamison (1853 - 1943)*
Lewis J. Morris (1856 - 1875)*
Infant Morris (1858 - 1858)*
Thomas Franklin Morris (1861 - 1931)*
Amanda Ellen Morris Barkman (1864 - 1924)*
George William Morris (1867 - 1935)*
Ada Abelma Morris Light (1870 - 1953)*
Elmer Otto Morris (1872 - 1946)*
Siblings:
Sarah Ann Morris Ward (1820 - 1907)*
Isaac Morris (1821 - 1843)*
Lewis Charles Morris (1824 - 1888)*
Cornelius W. Morris (1825 - 1907)
John Morris (1829 - 1888)*
Jane Morris Kendall (1836 - 1908)*
Douglas Morris (1857 - 1889)*
Viola Morris (1858 - 1877)*
*Calculated relationship
Inscription:
82y 1m 2d
Burial:
Salem Cemetery
Decatur
Macon County
Illinois, USA
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General Notes: Wife - Margaret Emeline Cox
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Birth: Mar. 25, 1832
Death: Apr. 4, 1899
The Decatur Review,Wed April5,1899,Page8
Mrs. Cornelius Morris died at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning April 4th at the family residence at 526 East William Street. Her age was 67 years and 30 days. She was one of the old members of the 1st Baptist Church and was held in highest esteem by all. She was born in Macon Co. and lived here all her life, so her acquaintances were very large. Her maiden name was Margaret E. Cox. She was married to Cornelius Morris in 1848. He and their seven children survive her. The children are Mrs. Mary E. Frew, Mrs. Margaret Jamison, Thomas M. Morris, Mrs. A.E. Backmar, George W. Morris, Mrs. Ada Light and Elmer O. Morris.
Mrs. Morris death was caused by bronchial trouble. All her children were at her side when she died. For 40 years after their marriage Mr. & Mrs. Morris lived 4 miles Southwest of the city and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the old Homestead May 18, 1898.
The funeral will be held Thursday. The cortige will leave the residence for Salem Church at noon. Service by REV W.M. Bankson of Blue Mound.
Family links:
Parents:
Ephraim Gover Cox (1778 - 1851)
Nancy Ann Walker Cox (1799 - 1869)
Spouse:
Cornelius W. Morris (1825 - 1907)
Children:
Nancy Ann Morris (1849 - 1861)*
Mary Elizabeth Morris Frew (1850 - 1917)*
Margaret M Morris Jamison (1853 - 1943)*
Lewis J. Morris (1856 - 1875)*
Infant Morris (1858 - 1858)*
Thomas Franklin Morris (1861 - 1931)*
Amanda Ellen Morris Barkman (1864 - 1924)*
George William Morris (1867 - 1935)*
Ada Abelma Morris Light (1870 - 1953)*
Elmer Otto Morris (1872 - 1946)*
Siblings:
Samuel W. Cox (1813 - 1865)**
Elizabeth Cassandra Cox Hanks (1820 - 1854)**
Susan M. Cox Widick (1825 - 1841)**
Margaret Emeline Cox Morris (1832 - 1899)
Catherine Cox Etherton (1836 - 1884)*
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling
Inscription:
67y 20d
Burial:
Salem Cemetery
Decatur
Macon County
Illinois, USA
Maintained by: Peggy Lee
Originally Created by: kpet
Record added: Nov 08, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 44091964
Notes: Marriage
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Sources
1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jul 2017), entry for Thomas Hilton Morris, person ID LZ25-LC6.
2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jul 2017), entry for Nancy Wulverton, person ID LCPV-3QP.
3. WikiTree Wolverton Family.
1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jul 2017), entry for Thomas Hilton Morris, person ID LZ25-LC6.
2 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jul 2017), entry for Nancy Wulverton, person ID LCPV-3QP.
3 WikiTree Wolverton Family.
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