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1801-1888 EBENEZER MORRIS

Ebenezer Morris.

Born; 7 October 1801, St.Michaels, Lewes.
Baptised; 22 January 1802, Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Joseph Morris (1752-1826) = Ann Shoosmith (1762-1833)
Married; Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802- 31 December 1874 Lewes) at South Malling Parish Church on 17 (or 24) February 1824. Jane was the daughter of James Berry (died 20 October 1847) and Harriot Steel. Witnesses were James Berry, Sarah Berry, Rebecca Morris and Thomas Tinsley.
Children; Ebenezer (1824-1899), Joseph (1826-18??), James Berry (1828-1901), Mary Jane (1829-1903), Benjamin (1831-18??), Lydia-Ann (1832-1897), Sarah (1834-1912), Stephen (1836-1890), Isaac (1839-1896), Ruth (1841-1928), Hannah (1843-1930), Cornelius (1845-1877), John (1847-1892).

Born in Lewes and founded a flourishing ironfoundry business there from the 1820s, later opening a branch in Eastbourne.

The Morris Ironfoundry in Lewes and Eastbourne.

At the 1841 Census shown as ironmonger, High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 35 (a miscalculation?).
At the 1851 Census shown as ironmonger / founder, High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 49.
At the 1861 Census shown as ironmonger / founder, High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 60.
At the 1871 Census shown as ironmonger / founder master employing 19 men and 5 boys, at 41 and 42 High Street, Cliffe. Aged 69.
At the 1881 Census shown as ironmonger, widower aged 79, living with two daughters at Cliffe.

Prominent member of the Conservative Party, and mixed with M.P.s and landed gentry.
He was for some years a trustee of the Newhaven Harbour & Ouse Lower Navigation Commission.
Lived at 41 & 42 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, buildings which incorporated house, shop, offices and works. He was involved with the Gas and Water Companies and the Savings Bank (he was chairman of all three at his death), and the extension of the railway system, chairman of the Lewes Conservative Association, chairman of the Poor Law Guardians, and senior trustee and deacon of the Jireh (Calvinistic) Chapel.

Details of the Jireh Chapel in Lewes.

Ebenezer also got involved with some building projects in Eastbourne before 1860, though without much profit it seems. He was responsible for the building of "Lewes Place" (now 14-20 Seaside Road), and undertook to finish No.1 Grand Parade, 2 Cavendish Place and 10 Victoria Place which had all been abandoned by bankrupt builders and only brought loss to him too.

Died; 10 October 1888, aged 87.
Suffered an attack of acute bronchitis and, although attended by Dr.Smythe, died on the morning of Wednesday 10 October 1888 at his home at Cliffe, Lewes, which he had occupied for 65 years.
The funeral took place at the family vault in All Saints Churchyard, Lewes, at 12 o'clock on Monday 15 October 1888. An obituary and a report of the funeral including a long list of the mourners is in Ellen I. Gilbert's newspaper cuttings album Page 140, c/o H R Gilbert.

East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/9 is an account of E.Morris of the Cliffe, Lewes, ironmonger, founder and brazier, to John Durrant of Buxted, Jan-Oct 1829.
East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/10 is notification by Edward Verral to Ebenezer Morris of his election to the committee of management of Newhaven pier and harbour, 10 Apr 1839.
East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/12 is a letter to Ebenezer requiring names and birthdates of his children (in connection with the estate of his relative, Mrs.Knott) with which information the letter is endorsed; 1 April 1848.
East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/13 is a stock list of Ebenezer's "furnishing ironmongery warehouse and foundry" circa 1850.
East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/68/4 is a photograph, circa 1880.
Held in H.R.Gilbert's records are;
A memorial card for Ebenezer with notice of funeral arrangements. (Donated to ESRO May 2003)
"E.Morris & Son - Partners in Eastbourne's Development" a history of the firm by Richard Gilbert 1974. (2 copies)

1802-1874 JANE ELIZABETH MORRIS (nee BERRY)

Jane Elizabeth Morris in 1863. Photo: Edward Reeves, Lewes, No.477.

Born; 20 November 1802, South Malling, Lewes.
Parents; James Berry (died 20 October 1847) = Harriot Steel
Married; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) at South Malling Parish Church on 17 (or 24) Feb 1824. Witnesses were James Berry, Sarah Berry, Rebecca Morris and Thomas Tinsley.
Children; Ebenezer (1824-1899), Joseph (1826-18??), James Berry (1828-1901), Mary Jane (1829-1903), Benjamin (1831-18??), Lydia-Ann (1832-1897), Sarah (1834-1912), Stephen (1836-1890), Isaac (1839-1896), Ruth (1841-1928), Hannah (1843-1930), Cornelius (1845-1877), John (1847-1892).

At the 1841 living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 35 (a miscalculation?).
At the 1851 living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 48.
At the 1861 living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes, aged 59.
At the 1871 living at 41 and 42 High Street, Cliffe. Aged 68.

Died; 31 December 1874, Lewes.

1824-1899 EBENEZER MORRIS

Born; 19 November 1824, Lewes.
Baptised; 14 January 1825, Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census he was aged 15, living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.

Married; Ellen Mary ?? (1830 Walworth - 1905) on 13 September 1849.
Children; Ellen M Morris (c.1857 Lambeth - 18??) who married Luther Martin. (Their son was named Lancelot and lived at Southampton).
At the 1851 Census he was living at 96 Malling Street, Lewes.
At the 1871 Census he was living at North Street, South Malling, aged 46, and as a partner in his father's business at the Lewes iron foundry.
At the 1881 Census he was aged 56, iron merchant, living at North Street, South Malling.
At the 1891 Census he was aged 66, retired iron merchant, living at 96 Malling Street, Lewes.

Died; 17 March 1899.
Buried; 22 March 1899, St Michael's cemetery, High Street, Lewes.
Robert Morris's diary 17 March 1899; "Uncle Eb expired about 11.20 this morning. The Govr. arrived a few minutes after. He was born in Nov. 1825." (Ebenezer was NOT born in Nov. 1825. "The Govr" was James Berry Morris (1828-1901))
22 March 1899; "Funeral of Uncle Eb at Lewes Cemetery this afternoon. J.B.M. unable to be present. James & Mrs.D.Gilbert attended." (J.B.M. was James Berry Morris (1828-1901), James was James Morris (1854-1921), and Mrs D.Gilbert was Ellen Isabel Gilbert (1857-1951))
12 June 1899; "Heard that Uncle Eb was worth £7,000."

1826-18?? JOSEPH MORRIS

Born; 11 January 1826.
Baptised; 22 March 1826, Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
Went to Australia.
Died from the effects of a fall from a horse, prior to 1888.

1828-1901 JAMES BERRY MORRIS

James Berry Morris around 1875. Photo: Edward Reeves, Lewes, No.9944.

Born; 10 January 1828, Cliffe, Lewes.
Baptised; 10 April 1828, by the Rev John Vinall (1782-1860) in Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
Married; Mary Sophia Wille (1831-1916) Thur 7 August 1851 at St.Thomas-a-Becket Parish Church, Cliffe, Lewes, by Rev.J.C.Russell.
Children; Mary Sophia (1852-1929), James (1854-1921), Herbert (1856-1927), Ellen Isabel (1857-1951), Alice Louisa (1859-1922), Reginald (1862-1909), Henry (1863-1943), Robert (1865-1948), Ada Rose (1866-1872), Frank (1869-19??), John Douglas (1871-1894)

At the 1841 Census shown as aged 13, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1851 Census shown as assistant ironmonger, unmarried, aged 23, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
James and his family left Lewes for Eastbourne on 11 February 1856 to set up a new branch of E Morris & Sons ironmongers in Seaside Road, Eastbourne.

The Morris Ironfoundry in Lewes and Eastbourne.

At the 1881 Census James was shown as aged 53, married, ironmonger, living at 66/67 Seaside Road, Eastbourne. James retired from the family business on 1 July 1895. In 1898 he commissioned the building of a house in Uckfield for his retirement ('Fernhurst', 21 London Road). He moved in with his wife and three of his children in June 1899.

From Robert Morris's (James's son) diary;
27 October 1900; "J.B.M. has sold the Foundry at Lewes."
1 December 1900; "J.B.M. really severs his connection with the Lewes Foundry today."
27 April 1901; "J.B.M. not so well. Dr.Langdale reports 'critical'."
James died on 28 April 1901, aged 73, at 'Fernhurst', London Road, Uckfield, Sussex.
Lengthy obituaries can be found on pages 144, 145 and 146 of Ellen I.Gilbert's newspaper cuttings album, including reports of the funeral, and others in Charlotte Gilbert's cuttings album pages 5, 6 and 7.
East Sussex Record Office AMS 5569/69/94, one of the diaries of his son Robert, contains a biography of James Berry Morris.

More information about James Berry Morris and his family

1829-1903 MARY JANE VINALL (nee MORRIS)

Born; 16 July 1829, Cliffe, Lewes.
Baptised; 8 October 1829, Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1851 Census shown as aged 21, unmarried, living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
Married; John Vinall (1810-1859, builder, and succeeded his father as Minister at Jireh Chapel from 1856), probably on 9 February 1853 at the Chapel, as his 2nd wife.

Details of Jireh Chapel, Lewes.

(Charles Wille's diary for 9 February 1853 records "Miss Morris married at Tabernacle". This would seem to be Mary.)
Children; Morris (c.1854-??), James (c.1856-??), Herbert (c.1858-??), also perhaps Sophia and Jesse.

At the 1861 Census shown as aged 31, stepmother, widow, living at 31 South Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1871 Census shown as aged 41, unmarried schoolmistress, living at 31 South Street, Cliffe, with stepson Samuel.
At the 1881 Census shown as aged 51, staying with her 1st cousin John Morris at 110 Grange Road, Bermondsey, Surrey.
Robert Morris's diary 26 July 1897; "Mrs. Vinall (Aunt Mary Jane) called this afternoon."
Died; 4 May 1903, aged 73.
Buried; in the grave of her late husband at St.Michaels Cemetery, High Street, Lewes. An obituary and a report of the funeral is on Page 143 of Ellen I.Gilbert's cuttings album.

1830?-1905 ELLEN MARY MORRIS (nee ??)

Born; 1830?
Married; Ebenezer Morris (1824-1899) on 13 September 1849.
Children; a daughter, who married Luther Martin. (Their son was named Lancelot, lived in Southampton).
Lived at 96 Malling Street, Lewes, but moved to Westham after the death of her husband.
Died; 28 May 1905 at Montague, Westham, aged 75.
Buried; The funeral was held at St.Michaels Cemetery, High Street, Lewes in the grave where her late husband was buried.

1831-18?? BENJAMIN MORRIS

Born; 26 February 1831, Cliffe, Lewes.
Baptised; 23 June 1831, Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census shown as aged 10, living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1851 Census shown as aged 20, assistant ironmonger, unmarried, living at High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.

Married; (1) Priscilla Jones Berry (1833 - 22 May 1857) on 24 April 1856. Priscilla was the daughter of James Berry (1796-1877) and Mary Ann Cooper Wille (1796-1874).
Children; Florence (around March 1857 - 10 September 1857). Gravestone at South Malling church, possibly with the wrong date on it.

More information about the Wille family (Priscilla and Jane)

Married; (2) Jane Wimble Berry (1828-1919) on 13 October 1858 in Lambeth. She was sister to Priscilla, his first wife. At the 1861 Census shown as aged 30, ironmonger, living at Combe Cottage, South Malling, Lewes.
At the 1881 Census shown as aged 50, farmer of 21 acres, living at Brickhurst Farm, Laughton, Sussex.
At the 1891 Census shown as aged 60, farmer, living at Prospect House, Laughton (Jane was still alive at this time).

1832-1897 LYDIA ANN LENEY (nee MORRIS)

Born; 23 October 1832, Lewes.
Baptised; 22 November 1832 at Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census Lydia was shown as aged 8, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1851 Census Lydia was shown as unmarried, aged 18, of High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes.

Married; Edward Leney (1832?-18??) on 1 April 1857 in the Lewes area. (Edward appears in the 1851 Census as a coal merchant's clerk, aged 19, born in Lewes, one of the many children of Isaac Leney (1797-18??), coal merchant, and his wife Mary A.Leney (1795-18??), all living at South Street, St.Thomas, Lewes.)
Children; Jane Leney (1858 Lewes - still alive in 1930), Constance Leney (1859 Lewes - still alive in 1930), Edward M.Leney (c.1860 Lewes - ??), Rose Leney (c.1866 Lewes - 1897), Maud (c.1867 Pddington - still alive in 1930), Jesse Leney (c.1869 Paddington - ??), Samuel Leney (c1871 Paddington - ??), Mabel Leney (1876 Paddington - ??)

At the 1881 Census Lydia was shown as aged 48, of 17 Clifton Gardens, Paddington, London. Edward was a railway contractor.
Robert Morris's diary 7 April 1897; "Heard of the death of Leany girl" (presumably Rose)
In June 2001 an email was sent to H R Gilbert from "Lyndall", Australia as follows;
"I have a set of BVRI and have just had a look for an Edward LENEY born circa 1831 and this is what was thrown up: Edward Leney, christened: 21 August 1831, St.Thomas, Lewes, SSX. Father: Isaac LENEY, mother: Mary Ann. I then did a siblings search and came up with children born to an Isaac & Mary Ann LENEY from 1814 until 1833. If all these children were, in fact, born to the same couple (they were all christened in St Thomas'), then the Isaac born in 1797 would be rather young to have been the father of a child born in 1814 - though, of course, it is possible. However, there was another Isaac born in Hartfield in 1788, the son of Abraham and Mary, and brother to my 3x Great-grandfather."
"However, I think that the children born between 1814 and 1823 were probably born to one set of Isaac & Mary Ann, while those (including your Edward) born between 1829 and 1833 were born to another couple carrying the same names."

1834-1912 SARAH MORRIS (nee MORRIS)

Born; 18 August 1834, Lewes.
Baptised; 6 November 1834 at Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census shown as aged 6, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1851 Census shown as aged 16, of High Street, Lewes.
At the 1861 Census shown as aged 26, unmarried, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.

Married; John Morris (1830-1905), her cousin, 'of Bermondsey', son of Benjamin Morris (1799-1877) and Elizabeth Berry (1803-1852).

More information about the family of John Morris (1830-1905)

Children; Edith Sarah Morris (1864, Bermondsey - 19??), John Edward Morris (1872 Bermondsey - 19??), Alice Mary Morris (1874-19??)

At the 1881 Census shown as wife aged 46, living at 110 Grange Road, Bermondsey, Surrey.
Died; November 1912, aged 78.
Robert Morris's diary 11 November 1912; "Death of Mrs.John Morris of Denmark Hill in Daily Mail. She would be Aunt Sarah. I have never, to my knowledge, seen her. She was 76."
12 November 1912; "Letter from Aunt Ruth informing us of Mrs.John Morris's death."

1836-1890 STEPHEN MORRIS

Born; 6 September 1836, Lewes.
Baptised; 2 November 1836 at Jireh Chapel, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census shown as aged 4, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1861 Census shown as aged 24, unmarried, ironmonger's assistant of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.

Married; Emily Frances Sturt (1845 Little Horsted - 1906) on 10 June 1869 (in Uckfield?).
Children; Ebenezer William ('Bill') Morris (1870 Lewes - 19??), Constance Sturt Morris (1872 Lewes - 19??), Susie Hay Morris (1876 Lewes - 19??), Ernest Stanley Morris (1879 Lewes - ??).
At the 1871 Census shown as aged 34, married, ironmonger and founder, living at 2 Milton Terrace, Lewes.
At the 1881 Census shown as aged 44, married, iron merchant of Prince Edward Road, Wallands Park, Lewes.
Died; 18 February 1890.

At the 1891 Census Stephen's widow Emily is shown as aged 43, widow, living at 90 Framfield Road, Uckfield.

1839-1896 Dr. ISAAC MORRIS

Born; 11 April 1839, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1841 Census shown as aged 2, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1851 Census shown as scholar, aged 11, of High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes.
Occupation; Doctor, of Stamford Hill. In H R Gilbert's James Berry Morris records is a 6-page letter from Isaac to James (his brother) in 1872 advising James strictly on his diet. It suggests that James will seriously endanger his health, and the wellbeing of his family, if he does not stick to Isaac's advice. It is interesting to note that Isaac lived to be 57, while James lived to be 73.
Entry in Robert Morris's 'Diary of the Den' for Sunday 31 May 1891; "Dr. Isaac Morris called from Lewes. Said Gov. was progressing favourably!" ('Gov'= James Berry Morris). Isaac visited them again in July 1893.

Died; 2 June 1896, aged 56, recorded at Camberwell.
Robert Morris's diary 3 June 1896; "J.B.M. received news of the death of Uncle Isaac, he died in his sleep, in London, last night."
6 June 1896; "Uncle Isaac's funeral at St.John's, Lewes. J.B.M. attended."
15 June 1896; "J.B.M. received letter - results of Uncle Isaac's will. Connie & her sister £100 each."

1841-1928 RUTH MORRIS

Born; 3 October 1841, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1851 Census shown as scholar, aged 9, of High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes.
At the 1861 Census shown as aged 19, unmarried, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1871 Census shown as aged 29, unmarried, of 41 & 42 High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1881 Census shown as aged 39, unmarried, living with father in Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1891 Census shown as aged 49, single, living on her own means, Lewes.

Robert Morris's diary (Lewes) 9 March 1899; "J.B.M. to look at house on The Wallands at Lewes, with Aunt Ruth."
(Note; This was probably 'Roslyn', King Henry's Road, Lewes, where Ruth and Hannah lived until Ruth died in 1928 and finally Hannah died in 1930.)
Robert Morris's diary (Uckfield) 3 May 1905; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris arrived at 10 am, dined with us and returned to Lewes by 2.30pm train." 'Miss Morris' would probably be Hannah Morris (1843-1930).
25 August 1905; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris arrived during the morning and left shortly before 2pm. They came up to see Mrs.Stephen Morris."
28 February 1906; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris called this morning."
26 June 1907; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris arrived at 'Ryderswells' at 10 am."
17 June 1908; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris arrived at 'Ryderswells'."
16 April 1909; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris visited us this morning.'"
4 June 1909; "Aunt Ruth and Miss Morris arrived at 'Ryderswells'."
19 August 1909; "Aunt Ruth & Hannah paid visit this morning."
14 October 1909; "Aunt Ruth & Miss Morris arrived at 'Ryderswells' for a fortnight."
29 October 1909; "Aunt Ruth and companions left Ryderswells for Eastbourne."
10 January 1911; "A letter from Aunt Ruth. It appears Mrs.John Morris's daughter was nearly burnt up before the fire was discovered." This would refer to Alice Mary Morris, daughter of Dr John Morris (1847-1892).
16 January 1911; "The jury returned Open Verdict on the late Miss Morris."
18 January 1911; "Received memorial card from Aunt Hannah of the late Miss Alice Mary Morris."
27 June 1911; "Alice to Lewes this afternoon to visit Aunt Ruth &c."
11 November 1912; "Death of Mrs.John Morris of Denmark Hill in Daily Mail. She would be Aunt Sarah. I have never, to my knowledge, seen her. She was 76."
12 November 1912; "Letter from Aunt Ruth informing us of Mrs.John Morris's death."
17 September 1913; "We hear Aunt Ruth is very ill. She has an inflammation of the leg, set up by a sprained ankle."
20 September 1913; "Aunt Ruth shows slight improvement."
30 September 1913; "Received a post card from Aunt Hannah - Aunt Ruth has had a serious relapse & is very ill."
6 October 1913; "Aunt Ruth is seriously ill. I should say no hope of recovery."
20 October 1913; "Hear that Aunt Ruth is better."
20 July 1914; "Aunts Ruth and Hannah visited us at 6 pm. We took up our abode at Uckfield 15 years ago today.
28 July 1914; "Aunts Ruth & Hannah visited the garden this evening."

Died; 1928, aged 87.

1843-1930 HANNAH MORRIS

Born; 14 August 1843, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1851 Census shown as scholar, aged 7, of High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes.
At the 1861 Census shown as unmarried, aged 17, of High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1871 Census shown as unmarried, aged 27, of 41 & 42 High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.
At the 1881 Census shown as unmarried, aged 37, living with father at Cliffe, Lewes.

Robert Morris's diary (Eastbourne) 19 December 1897; "Aunt Hannah came down from Lewes at 3:15 p.m. and returned soon after 5 o'clock."
(Note; Ruth and Hannah lived at 'Roslyn', King Henry's Road, Lewes, until Ruth died in 1928, and finally Hannah died in 1930.)
25 October 1907; "Aunt Hannah called this morning."
19 August 1909; "Aunt Ruth and Hannah paid visit this morning."
30 September 1913; "Received a p.c. from Aunt Hannah - Aunt Ruth has had a serious relapse & is very ill."
20 July 1914; "Aunts Ruth & Hannah visited us at 6 pm."
28 July 1914; "Aunts Ruth & Hannah visited the garden this evening."

Died; 7 (or 21?) November 1930, aged 87, at her house in King Henry's Road, Lewes after being bedridden for 8 years.
Buried; The service was held at St.John's Church, Lewes, and she was buried at the Cemetery. The Rector, Reverend H.E.Langhorne, officiated.
An obituary and description of the funeral service is in Charlotte Gilbert's newspaper cuttings album page 68.

1845-1877 CORNELIUS MORRIS

Born; 24 March 1845, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
At the 1851 Census shown as scholar, aged 6, of High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes. At the 1871 Census shown as sailor, aged 26, unmarried, living at 41 & 42 High Street, Cliffe, Lewes.

Died; 1 June 1877, drowned at sea.
Cornelius was washed overboard in the Atlantic (off southern Greenland, at 51.55 N, 37.50 W) from the Brixham-based merchant schooner 'Kayoshle'(?), on which he was serving as chief officer. A letter was sent from Robert Tamlin, master of the vessel, to Ebenezer Morris announcing the death. The ship was laying to in a heavy gale when he was swept overboard. The crew saw him struggling but were unable to effect a rescue as the sea smashed both their boats and washed the lifebuoy away. A similar letter was written to Mrs.Morris. Both letter were probably donated to the East Sussex Records Office in May 2003.

1847-1892 Dr. JOHN MORRIS

Born; 29 December 1847, Lewes.
Parents; Ebenezer Morris (1801-1888) = Jane Elizabeth Berry (1802-1874)
Married; Sarah ?? (18??-1912) in the 1880s?
Children; Alice Mary (188?-1911), Selina (188?-??).
At the 1851 Census shown as aged 3, living with parents at High Street, St.Thomas's, Lewes.
At the 1881 Census shown as aged 33, general practitioner, unmarried, lodging at the home of Mary Chapman, Brighton.

Robert Morris's diary 9 January 1911; "Alice saw in 'The Daily Mail' notice of a Miss Alice Mary Morris having been burned or suffocated at Camberwell Grove. We have no doubt that it is Aunt Sarah's (Mrs.John Morris's) daughter who has been partly paralysed for some time."
10 January 1911; "A letter from Aunt Ruth. It appears Mrs.John Morris's daughter was nearly burnt up before the fire was discovered."
16 January 1911; "The jury returned Open Verdict on the late Miss Morris."
18 January 1911; "Received memorial card from Aunt Hannah of the late Miss Alice Mary Morris."

Died; 13 November 1892, aged 43.
Buried; 17 November 1892, Brighton.

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