Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
Vandeveer Perry Morrow, one of the oldest of the Mason County pioneers, was found dead in bed, in his house at Shelton Pont, where he has been living alone for several years past [April 23, 1901]. His absence was not noticed until Thursday morning when neighbors went to the door and found that he had passed away some time previously. For several months past he has been in poor health but was able to be about as usual and work at light work. The remains were taken in charge by undertaker Willey, and the funeral will be held Friday afternoon. … Read more
These biographies are of men prominent in the building of western Nebraska. These men settled in Cheyenne, Box Butte, Deuel, Garden, Sioux, Kimball, Morrill, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Banner, and Dawes counties. A group of counties often called the panhandle of Nebraska. The History Of Western Nebraska & It’s People is a trustworthy history of the days of exploration and discovery, of the pioneer sacrifices and settlements, of the life and organization of the territory of Nebraska, of the first fifty years of statehood and progress, and of the place Nebraska holds in the scale of character and civilization. In the … Read more
HON. JACKSON L. MORROW.- It is not so uncommon a thing in this land of a great future for a man to lay out a town or build a city; but there is, we believe, but one man in the state who may be called the maker of a county, and whose name is perpetuated in its designation: that man is Jackson L. Morrow, of Heppner, Oregon, whose sketch is here presented. This honor was worthily bestowed upon him at the instance and almost insistence of his neighbors, in recognition of his privations and labors in settling up the region, … Read more
Sergt. 1st Class, F. A. C. O. T. S., 41st Battery; of Union County; son of J. M., Sr., and Caroline Morrow. Entered service August 4, 1917, at Charlotte, N.C. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky., from there to Kelly Field, Texas, then to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Promoted to rank of Sergt. Dec. 24, 1917. Sergt., 1st Class, March 15, 1918. While at Kelly Field was Sergt. in 109th Aero Squadron; at St. Sam Houston was Sergt., 1st Class, in 817th Aero Squadron and worked in Air Service Dept., Headquarters Southern Department. Held same rank at Field Artillery Central Officers … Read more
JOHN O. MORROW. Activity and business enterprise is in no direction more lucidly marked in any city than in the livery business. This calling is the pulse of a city’s enterprise and vim. The experience and brain work of capable business men are called into requisition in this line, and a city that is noted for its transient patronage as well as its busy home life is sure to give good profits to the liveryman. One of the most popular establishments of this kind is that owned by John O. Morrow, which was established in Harrison in 1889, and as … Read more
H. G. Morrow, one of the best known and most highly esteemed pioneers of the county, died suddenly near his home in Cowlitz Prairie about nine o’clock Wednesday forenoon [June 7, 1905]. Mr. Morrow had been sick for some time but had gotten better and was able to be about. Yesterday forenoon Mrs. Morrow and the other members of the family started to Toledo to attend the state Grange which is in session there. They had not been gone long when Mr. Morrow entered Henriott Brothers’ store on the Cowlitz and handed his watch and a walking stick to John … Read more
Edward T. Morrow, age 77, died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday [October 22, 1960] at the home of his son, Earnest Morrow, Trenton. The son of Tillman and Rebecca Allender Morrow, he was born June 9, 1882 in Henry County near Olds. He has been a resident of Henry County and Mt. Pleasant all his life. On September 26, 1906 he was married to Maud McBeth who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Earnest Morrow of Trenton; three grandsons; and one brother Miles Morrow, Mt. Pleasant. Two sons, Orville and Billy, three sisters and two brothers have predeceased … Read more
In this volume will be found a record of many whose lives are worthy the imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by industry and economy have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, with limited advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an influence extending throughout the length and breadth of the land. It tells of men who have risen from the lower walks of life to eminence as statesmen, and whose names have become famous. It tells of those in every walk in life who have striven to succeed, … Read more