Edward G S Morris 1866 - 1938

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• Birth	1866	Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1903	Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [2]
  	photographer
  Occupation	1930	24 Elrington Street, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [3]
  	carpenter
  Occupation	1936	24 Elrington Street, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [4]
  	undertaker, running his own business.
  Occupation	1937	24 Elrington Street, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [5]
  	undertaker, running his own business.
  Died	22 Sep 1938	Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [6]
  Obituary	23 Sep 1938  [7]
  	Sincere regret was expressed on all sides on Thursday when word of the death of Mr. Edward G. Morris was received. The deceased was a prominent public figure and one of the districts best known and most respected residents. He was a man of very deep understanding, a kindly sympathetic man who was called upon all too frequently, unfortunately , to exercise these qualities.
  Obituary	27 Sep 1938	Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [8]
  	Sincere regret was expressed on all sides on Thursday when word of the death of Mr. Edward G Morris was received. The deceased was a prominent public figure and one of the district's best known and most respected residents. He was a man of very deep understanding, a kindly sympathetic man who was called upon all too frequently, unfortunately, to exercise these qualities. There was no more sincere or genuine man than the late "Ted" Morris, no man who would be more willing put himself out to do a good turn or lend a helping hand. Unfortunately his health during the last couple of years had not been too good, hampering his activities considerably. For the past 14 weeks or so he had been very ill and was unable to get about. During the whole of this time he was devotedly nursed by his wife and members of his family. Born at Jembaicumbene 72 years ago in a little home which stood at the back of where Mr. T. Ahearn now lives, he had resided in the Braidwood district all his life. His father it will be remembered by the older generation, was employed as engine-driver at the flour mills where the freezing works now is. He passed away about 43 years ago. Mr. E. Morris, on coming to Braidwood when about 15 years of age, was first apprenticed to the late Mr. Roderick McDonald, an undertaker and builder, who had his shop where the Masonic Hall now stands. After learning his trade, he went into the same line of business with his late brother, Harry, under the name of Morris Bros., eventually taking over control on his own account some 30 years ago, in premises now owned by Mr. A. G. Wehby it is about six or seven years since he removed to his late premises in Elrington Street, where his business was carried on. The deceased leaves a widow, one daughter (Nellie) and two sons (Henry Edward and William Dudley), all of Braidwood, to mourn their loss. There is one brother, Walter (Hurstville) and one sister, Mary (Mrs. Paxton of Mosman) living. To the members of his family we extend our sincere sympathy. Two sisters (Mrs. Martin Malone and Mrs. Cunningham) and two brothers (Patrick and Harry) are dead. The Rev. Dr. H.D. Morris of Sacred Heart Monastery, Kensington, is a nephew. The funeral which took place on Saturday morning was largely attended, residents from all parts of the district paying their last respects to a good citizen. The large number of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held. Rev. Fathers Devine and Moore conducted the service at the graveside after a brief service had been held at St. Bede's Church. Funeral arrangements were capably carried out by Mr. E. Hill.
  Buried		Morris Headstone The headstone for William and Clarinda Morris. Also, their son Edward G.
  Person ID	I649	Williams Tree
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2011

  
  

  Father	William James Morris,   b. 1830, Feckenham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom ,   d. 4 Oct 1895, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
  Mother	Clarinda Lea,   b. 19 Apr 1830, Feckenham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom ,   d. 6 May 1907, Little River, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
  Married	30 Sep 1852	Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
  Family ID	F146	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Mabel Jane Bensley,   b. 1877, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 1948, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
  Married	9 Jan 1901	Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   [9, 10, 11]
  Residence	Abt 1905	24 Elrington Street, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
  Children	1. Nellie Morris   2. Henry Edward Morris,   b. 23 Sep 1901, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 1 Feb 1950, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia   3. William Dudley Morris,   b. 1904, Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F284	Group Sheet

  
  

• Photos		Edward GS Morris - Courtesy of Clare and Harrold Gowen Status: Located
  		24 Elrington Street, Braidwood Home of Edward and Mabel Morris. The family business was run from a shed out the back. Status: Located

  
  

• Sources

  [S38] NSW BDM - Online (Old), 6506/1866. [S39] 1903 Electoral Roll - NSW. [S626] 1930 Electoral Roll - NSW. [S608] 1936 Electoral Roll - NSW. [S628] 1937 Electoral Roll - NSW. [S687] NSW - Between the Wars Index, Death & Marriage Records (Reliability: 2). [S691] Braidwood Dispatch, Edward G.S. Morris; 23 September 1938. [S691] Braidwood Dispatch, Edward G.S. Morris; 27 September 1938. [S38] NSW BDM - Online (Old), 772/1901. [S690] NSW - Federation Index, Birth, Death & Marriage Records (Reliability: 2). [S356] Ancestry Web Site - OLD, Lisa Wiltshire.