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Emmett Fornash Morrison

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Birth	:	18 Aug 1855 Noble County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	10 Feb 1939 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pittsburg Rural Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7490000, -91.9960000
Description	:	Married 10 oct 1873 - Keosauqua,Van Buren,IA - Susannah (Susie)Elizabeth Hollen --- Obituary for Emmett F. Morrison Emmett F. (Fornash) Morrison, son of Andrew William and Sarah Morrison, was born in Ohio 18 Aug 1855, and passed away following a brief illness at his home near Keosauqua Feb 10, 1939, aged 83 years, 5 months and 23 days. At an early age he came to Iowa with his parents and settled in Van Buren county where he spent practically his entire life. He was married to Susannah Elizabeth Hollen Oct 10, 1875. To this union nine children were... Read More	Married 10 oct 1873 - Keosauqua,Van Buren,IA - Susannah (Susie)Elizabeth Hollen --- Obituary for Emmett F. Morrison Emmett F. (Fornash) Morrison, son of Andrew William and Sarah Morrison, was born in Ohio 18 Aug 1855, and passed away following a brief illness at his home near Keosauqua Feb 10, 1939, aged 83 years, 5 months and 23 days. At an early age he came to Iowa with his parents and settled in Van Buren county where he spent practically his entire life. He was married to Susannah Elizabeth Hollen Oct 10, 1875. To this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive, two children having passed away in infancy. He united with the Methodist church at Pittsburg and when he moved into the Center Chapel neighborhood 28 years ago transferred his membership to the Center Chapel Methodist church (1911) where he remained a faithful and devoted member until the time of his death. Mr. Morrison was a home lover and took special pride and delight in his home and family upon whom he lavished his affections. He was especially proud and happy last Oct. 10 when the entire family, togeather with friends and neighbors came with well filled baskets, good wishes and congratulations to rejoice with him and Mrs. Morrison in the celebration of their 63rd wedding anniversary. Mr Morrison was a hard working, consciencious citizen, a good neighbor and a loyal friend. His cheerful good will, his friendly disposition, his upright character, his integrity and honesty of purpose won for him the love and respect of all who knew him. He will be sadly missed in the home, the church and the neighborhood where he had a host of friends. Besides his loving companion of the years, he is survived by seven children, Ella at home:, H.I. Morrison of Wheatland, Wyoming, R. L. Morrison of Carthage, Ill., Mrs. H. J. Dodds, (Minnie Minerva Morrison Dodds),of Bonaparte, B. W. Morrison of Stockport, Ray E. Morrison of Douglas, Wyoming, and Mr. C.E. Blackburn, (Lucy L. Morrison Blackburn) of Selma: one brother, William Morrison (Andrew William), one sister, Ella Gipson, (Mary Ellen Morrison) and one half brother, James Scotten, 20 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends who mourn his departure. Funeral services were held from the Center Chapel Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Feb 12, 1939, with the Rev. C. Hugo Orf, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was in the Pittsburg cemetery. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Harry McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wolfe, and Keith Gaston, accompanied by Mrs. Cyrus Kingsbury, furnished the music. Eight grandsons served as pall bearers. The children were all present for the funeral except Howe of Wheatland, Wyoming. Morrisons Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary On Oct. 10, 1875, Emmett F. Morrison and Susie Elizabeth Hollen were united in marrige at Keosauqua, Iowa. In celebration of this event a surprise was planned for them on Oct. 10, 1935. They were expecting some of the family home but when neighbors, relatives and friends began arriving with their baskets they decided it must be more than just a family party. Many were kept away by the muddy roads. Letters, cards and telephone calls of congratulations were received during the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Duffield, Mr. and Mr. Roy Overman, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Calhoun, Rev. and Mrs. M.E. Hayes, Mr. and Mr. B.W. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Stong, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Watkins, Mrs. Minnie Ruble, Mrs. H.J. Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brewster, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Fowler, Mrs. L.G. Dickson, Mrs. Hazen Blackburn,Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gaston, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, R.L.Downing, J.W. Scotten, Mrs. Paul Morrison and little daughter, Phyllis Anna, Mrs. Mary Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Morrison. More notes for Emmett F. Morrison. Taken from memories of Van Buren Co. Ia. E. F. Morrison Family He was born 1855 in Ohio, came with his parents to the place known as the old Strait farm, on Chequest Creek, when 3 years of age. The trip was made in a covered wagon. In 1862 his father joind the 19th Regiment and went to the Civil War, never returning. When he was 11 years old whe went to work for George Duffield, remaining there 12 years. He only received 4 months of schooling during this time, but George Duffield and his wife took an interest in him, and taught him to read, write and cipher. He married Susie Hollen 1875; she had come from PA., and was working at Duffields at this time. After their marriage they remained on this farm for 16 years, after renting some land from Duffields, making 28 years on this farm. They then rented a large farm 4 miles north of Bonaparte, belonging to Mrs. John S. Moore; 1911 they bought a farm 4 miles SE of Keosauqua, where they lived 1935 when this story was written. They were parents of Ray and H. I., both of Wyoming; R. L. Carthage, Ill., B. W., Stockport; Mrs. Harry Dodds, Bonaparte; Mrs. Clifford Blackburn, Selma; and Ella at home. Two other children died as infants. George died at 7 months and Hester B died at 11 months.! 1900 Census Kesouqua, Van Buren Co IA. FHL# 967642 marriage husb and wife. Taken from old Library records March 8, 2000. The son of William A. and Sarah Hellyer Morrison. William was born in Virginia. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters born in Ohio. One of them was E. F. Morrison He was born 1855 in Ohio, came with his parents to the place known as the old Strait farm, on Chequest Creek, when 3 years of age. The trip was made in a covered Wagon. In 1862 his father William joined the 19th Regiment and went to the Civil War, never returning. He died 12 Aug 1863 with a disease. When E. F. Morrison (Emmett Fornash) was 11 he went to work for George Duffield, remaining there 12 years. He only received 4 months of schooling during this time, but George Duffield and his wife took an interest in him, and taught him to read, write and cipher. He married Susie Holland 1875; she had come from Pa., and was working at Duffields at this time. After their marriage they remained on this farm for 16 years, after renting some land from Duffields, making 28 years on this farm. They then rented a large farm 4 miles north of Bonaparte, belonging to Mrs. John S. Moore' 1911 they bought a farm 4 miles SE of Keosauqua, where they lived 1935 when this story was written. They were parents of 9 children. Ray and H.I. both of Wyoming; R. L., Carthage, Ill.; B. W. Stockport; Mrs Harry Dodds, Bonaparte; Mrs. Clifford Blackburn, Selma; Ella at home. George died at 7 months and Hester B. died at 11 months. Ella was retarded and never married.

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Emmett Fornash Morrison death on 10 Feb 1939 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Family Members:

Parent

Sarah Hellyer Morrison Scotten

(1830 - 1906)

Spouse

Susannah Elizabeth “Susie” Hollen Morrison

(1855 - 1952)

Siblings

Salathiel Morrison

(1851 - 1888)

Nancy Margaret Morrison Whitten

(1853 - 1937)

Andrew William Morrison

(1857 - 1942)

Melothia Morrison

(1859 - 1860)

Mary Ellen Morrison McDaniel

(1861 - 1954)

James Nelson Scotton

(1865 - 1950)

Eli Willis Scotten II

(1869 - 1917)

Hiram Eugene Scotten

(1870 - 1933)

Children

Ella Aldora Morrison

(1877 - 1949)

George Duffield Morrison

(1880 - 1880)

Bert William Morrison

(1888 - 1968)

Hester Beatrice Morrison

(1891 - 1892)

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