Morris, James Alfred

James married Richardson, Annie Elna (Maude) on 23 Sep 1895 in Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory USA. Annie was born on 23 Aug 1878 in Henry's Moat, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died on 20 Apr 1913 in Heppner, Oregon USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Morris, Phoebe Louise (Lula) was born on 4 Aug 1896 in Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming USA; died on 22 May 1979 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington USA; was buried in Onalaska, Lewis, Washington USA.
2. Morris, Clara Belle was born on 6 May 1898 in Rockland, Power, Idaho USA; died on 9 Jan 1919 in Pilot Rock, Umatilla, Oregon USA; was buried in Jan 1919 in Ukiah, Umatilla, Oregon USA.
3. Morris, Bonnie May was born on 1 Jun 1901 in Elgin, Union, Oregon USA; died on 6 May 1927; was buried in May 1927 in Pendelton, Umatilla, Oregon USA.
4. Morris, Florence Gertrude was born on 17 May 1903 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon USA; died on 25 Feb 1950.
5. Morris, Edgar James was born on 22 Jun 1905 in Dundee, Yamhill, Oregon USA; died in 1965.
6. Morris, George Ulysses was born on 1 Jul 1907 in Newberg, Yamhill, Oregon USA; died on 13 Nov 1907.
7. Morris, Nellie Victoria was born on 31 Aug 1908 in Newberg, Yamhill, Oregon USA; died on 25 Mar 1920.
8. Morris, Dale Henry was born on 6 Oct 1910 in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon USA; died on 7 Oct 1911.

Notes:

John Devonald Morris and his father, John, planted the first half bushel of weat in Rockland, Idaho.

John 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. I'm not sure what it was for, but the church 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.

History of John Newland and Phoebe Devonald.

John Newland MORRIS and Pheobe DEVONALD (OR DEVINOLD) were converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Wales. He could quote passages from the bible by the hundreds (This information is from a grandson Ed MORRIS). Mary Hannah MORRIS gives some information after returning from a trip to Wales.

John Newland MORRIS was born on February 16, 1823 in Llandysul, Cardiganshire, South Wales. He was Christened on the 23 March 1823. His wife, Phoebe (Phebe) DEVONALD, was born November 10, 1830 in Solva, Whitchurch, Pembroke, South Wales. They were married December 9, 1853 at Saron Chapel, Letterson, Pembrokeshire (Dist. Haverfordwest). On April 17, 1855 John and Phoebe's first child was born, a baby girl, Isabella Newland MORRIS. They then sailed from Wales to America. They crossed the plains in 1855 leaving from Philadelpha PA.

This little family settled in Brigham City, Utah. Ten more children were born while there, and three passed away in infancy. John Newland MORRIS was a shoe and bootmaker. He made boots for Brigham YOUNG who ordered them a dozen at a time. About 1881 the family moved to Rockland, Onieda County, Idaho.

In their later years, Pheobe was almost helpless. She suffered from "Dropsy", and was terribly bloated from the water in her tissues. John had a big chair for Phoebe, and they lifted her from bed to the chair. She passed away at the Robinsons (friends of the family). The funeral was held outside in their yard. The funeral was by a friend of family
and their bishop Issac Thorne, Sr.

Ed MORRIS, a grandson (his father was Samual Newland MORRIS), referred to the hardships of pioneers, "Like most pioneers, they suffered from hunger, existing one winter almost entirely on squash." Melvin MORRIS (grandson, father John Devonald MORRIS) tells of a story that John Devonald and John Newland MORRIS "planted the first half
bushel of wheat in this valley (I think their talking about Rockland)".

Esther MORRIS (grandchild, father Henry Devonald MORRIS). Her father said of John Newland MORRIS, (that he) was a very dominant personality, and brooked no back-talk or foolishness from the children. When he said "silence" none dared whisper. However, when he tried to insist my dad learn shoemaking, he failed because dad purposely drove the nails in crooked, etc.

(The) Last thing told of John Newland MORRIS was on Janurary 27, 1905 in Rockland, Oneida, Idaho by Mary Hannah Alvaretta Johnson (mother was Mary Hannah Morris JOHNSON). Mother did not know the occasion but it was at the church which was full of people. The closing number on the program was "Poetry" by John Newland MORRIS. Mary's mother said that it was a common thing in Rockland to have John do his poetry, he was such a creative entertainer. He took his place at the center stage, and the congregation 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 could hold an audience's attention in pleasure, and happiness for many hours. And this he did on January 7, 1905 when he was 82 years old. His mind was sharp, and full of wit and wisdom. That night he passed away.

Story given to me by Julia Victoria Jacobs BECK

John married Devinold, Phoebe on 9 Dec 1853 in Letterson, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Wales. Phoebe (daughter of Devinold, Henry and Sorhevile, Mary) was born on 10 Nov 1830 in Solva, Whitchurch, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died on 24 Aug 1891 in Rockland, Power, Idaho USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Samuel married Davies, Hannah on 14 Jun 1818 in Llangler parish, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Hannah was born in 1793 in Llangerler, Carmarthenshire, Wales; died on 30 Jan 1884 in Llangerler, Carmarthenshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Sorhevile, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]