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Morris, John Newland[1]

Male 1823 - 1905  (81 years)


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    John Newland Morris
    John Newland Morris

    Documents
    Family of John Newland Morris and Phoebe Devonald Morris
    Family of John Newland Morris and Phoebe Devonald Morris

    Headstones
    Headstone: John Newland Morris
    Headstone: John Newland Morris

    Histories
    History of John Newland Morris
    History of John Newland Morris

  • Name Morris, John Newland 
    Birth 16 Feb 1823  Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Christening 23 Mar 1823  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 27 Jan 1905  Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I2024  A367
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2023 

    Father Morris, Samuel Newland,   b. 1779, Newcastle, Cardiganshire, Emlyn, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 May 1857, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Davies, Hannah,   b. 1793, Llangerler, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 1884, Llangerler, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 14 Jun 1818  Llangler parish, Carmarthenshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F773  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Devinold, Phoebe,   b. 10 Nov 1830, Solva, Whitchurch, Pembrokeshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Aug 1891, Rockland, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 9 Dec 1853  Letterson, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    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. [1]
    Children 
     1. Morris, Isabella Newland,   b. 5 Jul 1854, Letterston, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Mar 1925, Big Timber, Montana USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     2. Morris, John Devinold,   b. 9 Apr 1856, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1944, American Falls, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     3. Morris, William Newland,   b. 26 Jul 1857, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. (CHILD)
     4. Morris, Samuel Newland,   b. 14 May 1858, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Nov 1948, American Falls, Power, Idaho USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     5. Morris, Henry Devonold,   b. 12 Dec 1859, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 1940, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     6. Morris, Mary Hannah,   b. 15 Aug 1861, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jun 1887 (Age 25 years)
     7. Morris, Thomas Charles,   b. 4 May 1863, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Apr 1941, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
     8. Morris, Victoria Newland,   b. 20 Jul 1866, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 May 1931, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)
     9. Morris, Marion Susan,   b. 4 Mar 1868, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1870 (Age 1 year)
     10. Morris, James Alfred,   b. 16 Jan 1869, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jun 1939, Heppner, Oregon USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     11. Morris, David,   b. 10 Jun 1871, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. (CHILD)
    Family ID F774  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2023 

  • 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

  • Sources 
    1. [S230] Family Genealogies and Facts, LeeAnn (nee Murray) Clark .

    2. [S771] Find a Grave: John Newland Morris, Valley View Cemetery, Rockland, Idaho USA, 8652552.
      Find a Grave , database and images ( https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8652552/john-newland-morris : accessed 22 February 2023 ), memorial page for John Newland Morris (16 Feb 1823–27 Jan 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8652552 , citing Valley View Cemetery, Rockland, Power County, Idaho, USA; Maintained by has2beshasta (contributor 46610269 ).