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1863 - 2005



Morris, David C

David C. Morris, 68, prominent farmer and stockman of Elmdale, died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon in St Maries Hospital, Emporia.

Mr. Morris' death came as a surprise to many Chase County people as it was not generally known that his condition was critical. He was kicked by a mule some time ago, but this did not seem to bother him a great deal at the time. His condition became worse, however, and he was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia on Thursday. He steadily grew worse until the end Tuesday.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Second Presbyterian church in Emporia. Rev. Otis Bussart, of Elmdale, conducted the services with the Rev. J. L. Mitchell of Cottonwood Falls assisting. Pallbearers were William Lewis and J. Manuel Hughes of Emporia, and D L. Crawford, John Gibb, Paul Wood and Rodney McCallum of Elmdale. Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery 2.5 miles south of Emporia.

David C. Morris was born April 27, 1864, in Montgomeryshire, North Wales. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris. The family came to the United States in 1870, settling in Lyon County. David Morris went to Elmdale in 1885 and lived there the remainder of his life with the exception of three years more than 20 years ago when he lived in Emporia at 916 Union.

Mr. Morris was married in 1897 to Alice M. Roberts, an Emporia girl. He wa a member of the Methodist church at Elmdale. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Ann Watkins of Olpe, and Mrs. Jane Davis of Crawfordsville, Ia., and three brothers, John I.. Morris, Joseph J. Morris, and Richard O. Morris, all of Emporia.

Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Aug 3 1932.

DEATH OF D C MORRIS

David C. Morris, of Elmdale, died at the St Mary's hospital in Emporia Monday afternoon August I, following ing only a few days illness. Mr. Morris entered the hospital last week. It was not until a short time before his death that it was realized his condition was serious.

The funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Second Presbyterian church Emporia. The Rev Otis Bussart, Pastor, of the Methodist church at Elmdale preached the service, with, the Rev. J L . Mitchell, of the Methodist Churches of this city and Strong City .

Interment was in the Evergreen cemetery south of Emporia Pallbearers were D L. Crawford, J Manuel Hughes of Emporia, John Paul Wood, Rodney McCallum and William Lewis, of Emporia. Mr. Morris was born April 27 1861 in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris. The Morris family came to this country in 1870, settling in Lyon county. Fifteen years after or in 1885, David Morris located at Elmdale where he purchased extensive land holdings. With the exception of several years this county has been his home.

In 1897 Mr. Morris was united in marriage to Miss Alice M Roberts of Emporia. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Ann Watkins of Olpe, and Mrs. Jane Davis of Crawfordsville, la., and three brothers John L Morris, Joseph J Morris and Richard O. Morris. Another brother Lewis Morris died in Emporia. Mr. Morris was a member of the Methodist Church of Elmdale. He was one of the most widely known farmers and stockmem of Chase County and was successful in his work. The Morris home on Diamond Creek north of Elmdale is one of the finest country homes in the county.

Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Aug 3 1932.



Chase County Death Notices and Obituaries,
compiled and abstracted from the Chase County Courant and Chase County Leader Newspapers
by Lorna Marvin
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