Person:Oliver Morrow (2)

Still living in White Hall at brothers 1920 death.

1. ↑ Biography of Jesse Morrow (father), in History of Greene County, Illinois: Its past and present, containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; a biographical directory of its citizens; war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion. (Chicago: Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd, 1879)
   p. 608 [1].

   "Mr. M. married again, Nov. 19, 1845, to Elvira, daughter of Charles and Mary Bradshaw.... By this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are living, viz: ...; and Oliver A., April 29, 1863."

2. ↑ Biography, in History of Green and Jersey Counties, Illinois: together with sketches of the towns, villages and townships, educational, civil, military, and political history; portraits of prominent individuals, and biographies of representative men. History of Illinois.. (Tucson, Arizona: W.C. Cox Co., 1974).

   OLIVER A. MORROW, the photographic artist of White Hall, was born near Athensville, this county on April 29, 1863. His father, Jesse morrow, was born in North Carolina. His mother, whose maiden name was Elvira Bradshaw, was born in this state. Oliver A. was educated in Athensville, finishing at the high school in Carrollton, Ill. He then commenced life as a teacher, and after one year in that profession, he was connected with a flouring mill for two years with his brothers. He then commenced the photographic business, which he has since followed. In connection with it he also does crayon work, and in both lines he has turned out excellent work, and met with good success. He is a member of the Christian Church.