EDWARD MORRISON
Edward Morrison, son of James and Harriet Ann Morrison was born August
1, 1874 and departed this life January 26, 1938 at the age of 63 years,
five months and 13 days. Mr. Morrison was raised in Keokuk county but
lived in Adair county from 1901 through 1905. In 1906 he moved to his
home in Keokuk county where he spent the rest of his life.
On November 10, 1895 he became united in marriage to Nellie Struble and
to this union were born three children; Ellis of Keswick, Lulu Mae
Wilkerson of North English and Owen, who died in infancy. Mrs. Morrison
died in 1900.
On October 15, 1901, he became united in marriage to Mary Etta Scott and
to this union were born nine children, Charline who died in infancy,
Forrest and Ruth Sievert, both of Webster; Orville of Wellman; Edward of
Spencer; Roscoe of Onawa; Elmer of Sigourney; Raymond of Keswick and
Fern Franklin of Iowa City. His second wife preceded him in death,
passing away January 3, 1919.
Mr. Morrison carried the responsibility of rearing his children to
manhood and womanhood after the death of their mother. He worked
willingly for the betterment of his community and schools. He was a
good neighbor and was always present in time of sickness and sorrow.
He leaves to mourn their loss, besides his children, two sisters, Neva
Alice Mahannah, Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Dodie Shugar of Chicago, four
brothers, Benjamin of Mapleton, Albert and Morley of Chicago and Charles
of North English and 23 grandchildren, besides a host of friends and
neighbors.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from
the Methodist Protestant church at Keswick, in charge of the Rev. L. W.
Fillmore of Kalona, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Cole, pastor of the
church. Burial will be made in Sorden cemetery.
Keokuk County News
February 10,1938
MARY ETTA SCOTT
Mary Etta Scott was born May 10th, 1882, and departed this life January
3rd, 1919 aged 36 years, 7 months and 23 days.
Her childhood days were spent with her parents. Mr and Mrs. A. F. Scott
near North English. On October 5th, 1901 she was united in marriage
with Edward Morrison and to this union nine children have been born:
Forest, Orville, Edward, Ruth, Roscoe, Elmer, Raymond and Mary Ferne.
She has also been a real mother to her two stepchildren, Ellis and
Hattie.
Mary Etta united with the Christian Church at North English at the age
of 14, and while her many home duties have kept her from active work in
the church she has always been a faithful member.
She has been a loving wife and a devoted mother and was never too busy
to minister to the needs, not only of her own large family, but those of
her many friends and neighbors.
A few days ago she was stricken down with influenza and after a brief
sickness she passed away.
She was preceded in death by her little daughter, Jenna Charlena,
leaving to morn her departure her husband and children, mother and
father, two sisters, Mrs. Ona Cox and Mrs. Ida Williams, two brothers,
Albert at present in France and David of North English.
She also leaves a host of friends who will miss one who was always ready
to share their joys and sorrows.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 6th, 1919, conducted by
Rev. Frank Butterfield, and her body was laid to rest in Sorden
cemetery.
We extend to the bereaved our deepest sympathy and pray that the God of
all consolations may comfort them in this, their hour of grief.
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February 9, 1919
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