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George Harrison Morris
24 Jul 1889 – 3 Jun 1966
| Birth | 24 Jul 1889 |
| Death | 3 Jun 1966 |
| Cemetery | Mount Hope Cemetery Cypress Inn , Wayne County , Tennessee , USA |
| Added by | Tricia Kannegieter Hetrick on 16 Nov 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184389493 |
Bio
George Harrison Morris was born on July 24, 1889, in Wayne County, Tennessee, to James Carroll Morris and Rebecca Hinton Morris. He grew up in a family of modest means, and tragedy struck early in his life when his father passed away in 1900 due to a parasitic infection. His mother, Rebecca, supported the family, and George had several siblings: ML Morris, Noah Franklin, Nancy Pairlee, Ben Thomas, and Sarah Ada. On November 14, 1909, George married Mary Ellen "Molly" Berry, and they settled down in Wayne County, Tennessee. George worked as a wage earner on a farm, and in the early years of their marriage, the family lived on Second Creek Road in Wayne County, with George's mother. However, their hard work and dedication paid off, and they eventually owned and worked on their own farm on Weatherford Creek Road. The land and small ancestral home have been passed down through the generations, with George's descendants still owning part of the property to this day. George and Molly were blessed with several children, all of whom were commonly known by their middle names: Elvie Inez, Lady Ruth, Gilford Ray, James Lawton, Hazel Juanita, Essie Marie, Raymond Frederick, Ellen Maedon, Beatrice, Billie Lewis, Arley Rex, and Infant Daughter. Tragically, James Lawton Morris, took his own life in 1934. Hazel Juanita also passed away in 1920 due to dysentery. Arley Rex died when he was less than a year old and their baby, Infant Daughter died at birth. On July 16, 1934, Molly passed away due to complications during childbirth, suffering from puerperal sepsis. This was a devastating loss for George and their children. He faced the challenge of raising their children on his own. Later in his life, George had a relationship with Ester Eaton, who was over 30 years his junior. Together, they had two children in the 1940s, Jimmy Howard Eaton and Eva Mae Morris-Eaton. Tragically, Ester passed away in 1954, and George assumed legal guardianship of Jimmy and Eva. During his later years, George spent time living with his adult children, primarily in Michigan. He would stay with each household for a few months before moving on to the next. His grandchildren have fond memories of their time with him. George Harrison Morris passed away on June 3, 1966, in Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, next to his beloved wife, Molly. Throughout his life, George faced challenges, including the loss of loved ones, but he persevered and left a lasting legacy through his descendants, who continue to cherish their ancestral home. Tricia Kannegieter Hetrick George's Great Granddaughter June 2023
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Family
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Siblings
- M L Morris 1876–1878
- Noah Franklin Morris 1878–1966
- Nancy Pairlee Morris 1881–1890
- Ben Thomas Morris 1883–1966
- Sarah Ada Morris Dodd 1886–1927
Children
- Elvie Inez Morris Pigg 1910–1987 FaG
- Lady Ruth Morris Wright 1912–2000 FaG
- Gilford Ray Morris 1914–1997 FaG
- James Lawton Morris 1916–1934 FaG
- Hazel Juanita Morris 1918–1920 FaG
- Essie Marie Morris Horton 1920–1997 FaG
- Raymond Frederick Morris 1923–1987 FaG
- Ellen Maedon Morris Haddock 1925–2003 FaG
- Beatrice "Bea" Morris Warner 1927–1979 FaG
- Billie Lewis Morris 1930–2020 FaG
- Arley Rex Morris 1932–1932 FaG
- Infant Daughter Morris 1934–1934 FaG
- Jimmy Harold Eaton 1947–2020 FaG
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