Person:Walter Morris (5)

Matthew - in 1851 Census

Walter served in the Civil War. 40th Indiana Volunteers

OBITUARY: Sudden Death of Walter Morris: Walter Morris, a carpenter residing on Twenty-sixth street, died very suddenly on the street near his house about 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and death is believed to have resulted from disease of the heart. Mr. Morris was well advanced in years, and came to this city about two years ago. He was employed in the construction of a number of residences in the Belt addition or Hulls mill area, and was an industrious and prudent gentleman. He was a church member and a sincere Christian. His life was a useful one and he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The suddenness of his death was a severe shock to the family and its members have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Funeral took place at 9th St. Church with odd fellows being in charge. Buried at Springvale Cemetery/ lot 36-section 29. -- Walter fought in the War of the Rebellion. Enrolled at Stockwell, IN on Sept. 7, 1861. Muster in Oct 31, 1861 with his brother William at the Culvers Station-Stockwell, IN. Age 24, eyes grey, Hair Brown, Height 5' 6', Complexion Light, Occupation, carpenter. A Pvt. in the 40th Infantry with Captain. Kirpatrick. He was wounded in battle at Missionary Ridge in his right arm June 27, 1864 by mini balls, but survived his wounds and is discharged Dec. 4, 1864. -- Walter came to Tippecanoe County with this family around 1860. Settling in Sheffield Township. His parents were John Morris and Caroline Horscroft-Morris of England. Children of JOHN MORRIS and CAROLINE HORSCROFT are: i. ELIZABETH MORRIS, m. THOMAS AVERY, April 01, 1858, Tippecanoe Co. Indiana.

ii. WALTER MORRIS, b. May 12, 1838, England; d. January 08, 1895, Lafayette, IN; m. ELIZABETH LOCK, July 01, 1858, Crane Station, IN; b. May 26, 1837, Ontario, Canada; d. February 01, 1931, Lafayette, IN. Burial: Springvale.

iii. WILLIAM MORRIS, b. 1847, England; d. January 18, 1863, at the battle of Stoney Ridge Tenn.

iv. CHARLOTTE VICTORIA MORRIS, b. October 01, 1848, Norfleet, England; d. April 26, 1922, Dayton, IN; m. JAMES GODFREY, November 05, 1865, Geneva, New York; b. About. 1836, Benerdon, Kent, England; d. January 23, 1923, Dayton, Indiana. Burial: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Ind.

v. GEORGE JOHN MORRIS, b. March 31, 1850, London, England; d. November 11, 1925, White Co., Indiana; m. CYRENA ROSELLA KENNEDY, August 12, 1872, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana; b. July 13, 1852, Dayton, Indiana; d. February 29, 1944, Pittsburg, Indiana. Burial: Chalmers cemetery, Chalmers, Indiana, White County

vi. JOHN MORRIS, b. 1851.

vii. CHARLES JOSEPH MORRIS, b. May 18, 1852, London, England; d. June 20, 1936, Dayton, IN; m. SALINA DEVOSS, March 30, 1875, Dayton, IN; b. October 12, 1851, Dayton, IN; d. January 27, 1931, Dayton, IN. Burial: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton Ind.

viii. HILLERY S. MORRIS, b. December 07, 1854, England; d. April 24, 1881, Dayton, IN. Burial: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Ind.

ix. STEPHEN MORRIS, b. 1856.

1. ↑ Walter Morris memorial and photograph, in Find A Grave.