"(IV) Morris D., son of Apollos Moore, was born in Lowville, Lewis county, New York, January 18, 1813. He was educated in the public schools and at Lowville Academy. He learned the carpenter's trade under the instruction of his father, and succeeded to his business as a builder and manufacturer. He built a large and spacious factory, having water power, and fitted it with modern machinery. It was located below the present location of the railroad bridge on Mill creek; he later removed to a factory above the village on Mill creek, enlarging his facilities and extending his business. He also did a thriving business as a contractor and builder. He was a Republican in politics. He met his death in an accident in his factory, June 4, 1881. He married, September 10, 1840, Electa Stephens, who died March 16, 1858. Children: 1. Julia M., born May 20, 1842; married Louis A. Scott. 2. Charles D., May 12, 1844; married Mary A. Arthur. 3. Clara, died in 1892, aged forty-four years; married John Beattie. 4. Frank D., born October 2, 1851; married Ella Bingham. 5. John D., see forward. 6. Minnie, born March 5, 1855; married Dwight E. Shepherd."