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From Ontario County Journal 30 March 1894

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The funeral of Mrs. James Moran, whose death occurred on Friday last, was held at the St. Bridget's Church on Monday. The services were conducted by the Rev. Father Donnelly, of Victor. She leaves, besides her husband, five small children, and one brother, John McCarty. The deceased was 38 years old.

From Ontario County Chronicle 18 June 1902

John Moran, a lifelong resident of Canandaigua, died at his home here on Tuesday, aged 64 years. Deceased came to this country from Wicklow, Ireland, in 1838. He lived here fifty years and had at times been coachman for leading Canandaigua families. Later he was in the hacking business for himself, and in that capacity acquired a large acquaintance. He had been in feeble health for a year or more and his death was due to a general breaking down. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry Kennedy, of this place, and a son, Harry A. Moran, of Indianapolis, Ind. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Saturday morning, the Rev. Father Dougherty officiating.

From Geneva Gazette 24 July 1868

A female domestic named Maria Moran, in the employ of Mr. Albert Granger of Canandaigua, was drowned in Canandaigua Lake on the 15th inst., while bathing.

From Shortsville Enterprise 14 October 1915

William Moran, a resident of Shortsville for the past eight years, was found dead in the hay loft at the Farrell livery barn on Water street on Friday evening last. The discovery was made by one of the caretakers at the barn between 5 and 6 o'clock. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Moran was born in Buffalo about 60 years ago. He came to Shortsville for the first time about 10 years ago and remained for a few months. Two years later he returned and had since continuously resided here. During his residence here he had worked for H. D. Aldrich at his grocery store, acting as deliveryman and caretaker of the delivery horses. He was most painstaking in his labors and was considered a valuable employee by Mr. Aldrich. Mr. Moran was a man who had traveled much in his days and was familiar with nearly all parts of the United States, particularly the West. It is said that at the time the Union Pacific railroad was built, he assisted in laying out and staking the right of way. During his residence here he became popular and well-known to the masses, being generally called "Bill." He will be missed not only by Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, but by a goodly number of friends and acquaintances. He leaves a sister, whose place of residence is unknown to the writer. The funeral services were held from the Stoddard undertaking rooms on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. D. H. MacKenzie, pastor of the Shortsville Presbyterian church. The remains were laid at rest in Brookside Cemetery in this village.

Mr. Moran was injured some years ago, being struck by a train in the New York Central train sheds at the Rochester station. The result of this accident confined him to a Rochester hospital for five weeks. He received the sum of $200 from the railroad company for the accident, $40 of which was given to his attorney, $35 for his hospital bill and by the time his torn clothing was replaced, he had a balance of $100, which he deposited in the Mather bank in this village and used by him at various times. These facts are given for the purpose of refuting the erroneous statements that have been published by Canandaigua writers in connection with his death.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 August 1904

Samuel Moranda, aged forty-six years, and a highly esteemed citizen of Bristol, died at his home in that place yesterday. His death was due, it is stated, to acute melancholia, from which he had suffered for some time. He was some years ago one of the supervisors of Ontario county and had held other public positions. He leaves a wife and two sons, Howard and Thurston Moranda, all of Bristol, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 January 1910

Mrs. Bridget Morarity died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of her son, Henry Morarity, of William street. Besides her son, the deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. McCarthy of Phelps. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 12 January 1894

Naples, N. Y. - The remains of David S. Morehouse were brought to this place from Middlesex on Saturday for burial in Rose Ridge cemetery. The deceased was an esteemed resident of Naples till about thirteen years ago when he went to Middlesex. His son, F. W. Morehouse, is a carriage maker of this town. One daughter, Mrs. Harriet Van Voorhees, resides in Rushville.

From Ontario County Times 15 April 1874

Died, at the residence of Mr. John Smith, Castle st., this morning, April 10th, Mrs. Sarah Morehouse, aged 80 years, 4 months and 14 days. Deceased, we are informed, was the first white person born in Geneva, her birth occurring Nov. 27th, 1793, in a building then situate on the Land office property, Washington street. Her residence has not been continually in our village, but it was vouchsafed her to pass the closing days and breathe her last almost within sight of the very spot where, more than 80 years ago, her eyes first beheld the light of earth -- an experience seldom realized by our changeful people. Geneva Gazette

From Geneva Daily Times 7 March 1910

Benjamin T. Morgan, aged 50 years, died at the family residence, No. 316 Washington street, yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock after an illness of pneumonia since Friday. Mr. Morgan was mail clerk on the Lehigh Valley R. R. and had resided here a number of years. His former home was in Pennsylvania. He leaves his wife, five children, three daughters and two sons, and his mother. The funeral will take place from the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

From Ontario County Journal 6 January 1882

Naples, N. Y. - Died, an aged saint, Mrs. Clarissa Morgan, widow of the late Rev. John Morgan, so many years a resident pastor here and mother of John C. Morgan and Mrs. Henriette Chesebro of this village, Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, at the age of 86. Nearly a year ago Mrs. Morgan was injured by a fall, and has never recovered therefrom, having been unable to walk or stand for a long time. She has lived for several years with her son, J. C., at whose residence she passed away. Her memory will be revered by all who knew her.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 November 1905

Dwight Morgan, who resides on Canandaigua hill, between this village and Bristol Center, was found hanging in his barn Saturday morning by his wife, who had come out to look for eggs. The horrified woman called assistance and the body was cut down. It was still warm and there was a faint indication of life, which soon ceased. Coroner Barton T. McDowell, of Bristol Center, was summoned and concluded that Morgan had been hanging about 10 minutes when found. It was a clear case of suicide. Morgan had been in ill health for some time and the oncoming winter and cold aggravated his complaint and made him despondent. He was unable to actively engage in the farm work. Saturday morning he arose at the usual hour and sat around the house until about 10 o'clock, when he was seen to go out to the barn. He took a halter, threw it over a beam, tied one end about his neck from his position on a crate and then kicked the crate from under him. Morgan was well-known and respected in this vicinity. Besides his wife, there survive two sons, Charles of Bristol, and Henry, of Maryland.

From Ontario County Journal 24 February 1888

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Mrs. Francis Morgan died at the residence of her son-in-law, George Sisco, on Friday evening of last week, aged 54 years. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2 p.m. and her remains were taken to Victor and placed in the family vault.

From Geneva Gazette 24 July 1816

On the 9th inst., at Clifton Springs, Mr. John Morgan, from Long Meadows, Mass. about 22 years of age. His death was occasioned by the falling of his horse on his return from a Camp Meeting, in Phelps. He had been in this country only a few weeks, and had not a solitary relative here to drop a tear at his grave.

From Geneva Daily Times 7 July 1906

Manchester, N. Y. - Mrs. Mahalia Morgan was found dead in bed at her home, four miles north of this village, yesterday morning. Mrs. Morgan was alive and well at 11 o'clock Thursday night and conversed with her son on his return home. She is about 64 years of age and is survived by one son, William Collin of Syracuse, three sisters, Mrs. Henry Kipp, and Mrs. Lyman H. Aldrich of Shortsville and Mrs. Coulter of Farrington, and one brother, Albert Johnson of Macedon.

From Ontario County Journal 25 May 1894

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Jeremiah Moriarity died at his home on Hibbard avenue, Sunday, the 20th inst., of cancer of the liver, aged 76 years. The funeral services were held at St. Agnes' church Tuesday morning, and the remains taken to Canandaigua for interment.

From Geneva Daily Times 1 December 1903

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday at his home on Bristol street, John Morrell, a well-known citizen and the present village tax collector, was found dead in bed. The cause of his death was supposed to have been paralysis, from which he had suffered for several years, but investigation by Coroner F. P. Warner and Dr. H. C. Buell, the attending physician, shows that an overdose of morphine was the cause of death. Deceased had suffered from locomotor ataxia for years and had suffered intensely. His wife died some years ago and he had been a hardworking, industrious man, with a family of six to support for many years. Last summer a favorite daughter died of consumption. He had been downcast for a long time over his numerous troubles. He had been in the habit of taking morphine for the alleviation of sufferings which were terrible at times, and it is supposed took a large dose Sunday night, which resulted in his death. He has five children surviving him, two sons in the west and three daughters in this locality.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 March 1908

William N. Morrell passed away this morning at his home, No. 55 LaFayette avenue. He was 59 years of age and was born in Ripon, England. At the age of 21 he came to this country and lived in Rochester, afterwards moving to Waterloo, where he resided until fifteen years ago, when he moved to this city. He was the founder of the Geneva Wagon Company, which was organized in Seneca Falls and afterwards moved to this city. He was a member of the Masonic Order and Knights Templar. He is survived by a widow. A Masonic funeral will take place at 1:30 Sunday afternoon from the residence, Rev. W. W. Weller officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery at Waterloo.

From Ontario Messenger 29 July 1846

Melancholy Death in Manchester - A young man named Charles K. Morris, aged 25 years, formerly of this village, but recently employed as a clerk in the store of Mr. Yeamans in Manchester, was found lying upon the west bank of the Canandaigua outlet, on Thursday morning last, entirely naked, speechless, and in a dying condition. The evening previous he had left the store for the purpose of taking the cars at Shortsville for this place, but arriving there before the train, it is supposed from the fact that he was naked and no marks of violence on his person, and his clothes being found on the bank of the outlet, that he went in to bathe, and was seized with a sudden illness. He survived only about an hour after he was found.

From Ontario County Chronicle 13 July 1904

Edward Morris, aged seventy-one years, who lived alone in a farm house on what is known as Spangle street in Hopewell, about seven miles east of Canandaigua, was found dead at his home yesterday, by a neighbor. Coroner Warner was summoned and went to the house yesterday evening where he conducted an investigation and found that death was due to apoplexy. The remains will be brought to the home of the dead man's sister, Mrs. Dwyer, of Ontario street and the funeral will probably be held Thursday.

From Shortsville Enterprise 5 April 1912

The death of Frederick S. Morris, a well-known resident of Farmington township, occurred at his family home, near the South Farmington Chapel, on Saturday evening at six o'clock. His demise was due to inflammatory rheumatism and capillary bronchitis, after an illness covering a period of two weeks. His age was 50 years and one day. Mr. Morris was born in Syracuse, this State, on March 29, 1862, and was a son of the late James and Frances Webb. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Woodruff, and one son, Herbert, and one daughter, Miss Myrtle Morris, all of Farmington. The funeral services were held from the South Farmington Chapel on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hoyt F. Hill, pastor of the Manchester M. E. Church. The burial was made in the Chapel cemetery.

From Ontario County Chronicle 16 April 1902

Mrs. Patrick Morris died on Sunday night near Cheshire, aged 62 years. She is survived by her husband and a number of children.

From Geneva Gazette 5 January 1883

Wm. Morris of this town, while on a visit last week to a brother living at or near Pittsford, died from cold and exposure. He formerly worked for Mr. Charles Bennett, but for several years last past and up to within a very recent period, he was in the employ of Mr. Wm. Scoon of Seneca. When at work, he was a sober and industrious helper; when idle, was given to his cups. While going from Pittsford back to his brother's house, and being stupefied with liquor, he became benumbed with cold and frozen to unconsciousness, in which condition he was discovered by passers-by. He was conveyed to his brother's and a doctor summoned, but the ill-fated man had passed beyond help; he died before morning. His remains were brought back to Geneva for interment.

From Geneva Gazette 4 March 1881

Constable James Morrison died Tuesday night last of consumption, an event not unexpected to his relatives and friends, from the rapid course of the fatal disease within a month or two past. Deceased was a native of Geneva, and the youngest son of John B. Morrison. One brother only survives - Clark Morrison, Esq., of the Oswego Palladium. Another brother, Lt. J. Douglas Morrison, died several years ago of pulmonary disease, contracted by exposure incident to army life in the late war. James also was a veteran of the late war, and without doubt his illness and death resulted from like exposure. The latter had been elected for three or four years past as one of the Constables of this town - each succeeding year by an increased majority, attesting both his well-deserved personal popularity and fidelity to duty. Although apparent to family and friends that his days on earth were few, yet to gratify the poor invalid, he was placed on the Democratic town ticket run last Tuesday, and without any special effort in his behalf he received his usual majority, running second highest of the nominees for constable. Poor boy ! he did not live to hear the result. The deceased - besides parents, brother and sister - leaves a widow to mourn the loss of a dutiful son, and affectionate brother and loving husband. They have the warmest sympathies of our community in their great affliction.

From Geneva Courier 4 July 1883

The death of Mrs. Lizzie Morrison, wife of W. H. Morrison, aged 40 years, occurred on Sunday evening at about half-past eight o'clock. She had been ill for the past seven weeks and during a part of the time had been a great sufferer. She was a lady well liked by all who knew her; an affectionate wife, a good neighbor and a friend, and she will be missed by all as well as in the family circle. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence, Elm street, at 5 o'clock, Rev. Mr. House, of the M. E. church, officiating.

From Geneva Daily Times 6 October 1902

Maria L. Morrison died at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, at the Geneva City hospital, following an operation for an incurable ailment, aged 39 years. The remains were removed to her home, at 487 Main street. Miss Morrison, who has been a trained nurse for the past 10 years, broke down a year ago this month, but after a short rest was able to resume her duties. She never regained her original vigor, however, and two weeks ago she took to her bed. Death resulted yesterday morning. The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Margaret E. Morrison, and her sister, Miss Margaret E. Morrison. The funeral will take place from the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. W. Weller officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.

From Geneva Gazette 26 March 1875

Thomas Morrison, a well-known mechanic, died on Monday last, after a long illness, aged about 50 years. Deceased was the second son of the late Samuel M. Morrison, and we believe was born and always resided in Geneva. He was, while in health, a hard working industrious citizen, and highly esteemed by his associates. The funeral will take place next Sunday from the Presbyterian Church.

From Geneva Courier 28 January 1874

Mr. Joseph Morrow, an old and esteemed citizen living about one-half mile north of the village of Seneca Castle N. Y., died very suddenly of heart disease on the morning of the 24th inst. At the time of his death he was alone and engaged in sawing wood and being in a somewhat obscure place his death occurred as was thought about an hour before being discovered. Mr. Morrow was an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church and a thorough advocate of the cause of temperance and with all was a man of good council, a good sound mind and interested in every good word and work. Mr. Morrow was left a widower about three years since and now he leaves two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Church of his choice and was attended by a large concourse of mourning friends, and the remains were interred at Geneva where his companion was buried.

From Ontario County Journal 14 January 1910

Bristol Center, N. Y. - At his home at Vincent, on Tuesday night, occurred the death of Robert Morrow, aged 78 years. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country about 1855, and has lived ever since in this town. He is survived by his wife, three sons, John and Frank of Vincent, William of East Bloomfield; three daughters, Mrs. John Gibson of Rochester, Mrs. Mary Rood of Vincent, and Mrs. George Sanger of Springwater. John Morrow of Rochester is a half-brother. The funeral will be at the house this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.

From Ontario County Journal 17 April 1896

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - William Morrow, whose illness was mentioned in a previous issue of this paper, died Tuesday evening, April 7, aged 69 years. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church of which he was a regular attendant, Thursday, at 2 p.m.

From Geneva Courier 17 January 1877

SUDDEN DEATH - A Minister Dies in His Chair

Rev. Austin G. Morse, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, about seventy years of age, died very suddenly at the International Hotel, in this place, on Monday afternoon. Mr. Morse had been boarding at the hotel since before Christmas, and had appeared to be in his usual health until Monday afternoon. He ate a very hearty dinner, and soon afterward complained of pain in his stomach, and seemed to be suffering very much. He came down stairs, and drank some ginger and whiskey and milk, as remedies, and again went up stairs. Mr. W. H. Suydam, the proprietor, went up stairs soon, and inquired if there was anything he could do, and whether a doctor should be sent for. Mr. Morse said, that he had frequently had these attacks, and knew what to do. At four o'clock Mr. C. M. Spare was engaged in conversation with him for a short time. Coming back into the room at 5 o'clock, Mr. Morse was found sitting in a rocking chair, with his feet on another chair, dead.

Coroner Weyburn was at once summoned, and an examination made of the deceased. Tuesday morning a post mortem examination was made by Dr. Proot. Drs. E. W. Weyburn, H. D. Weyburn and A. J. Frantz were present. It was shown that his stomach and bowels were diseased, and that he was threatened with effusion of the brain. His son arrived from Connecticut this morning and took charge of the remains.

Mr. Morse was, about thirteen years ago, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Oaks Corners. About eight years ago he removed to Slatersville, where he preached. Several months since he moved to Auburn, where he boarded, having become too old for active work. Just before Christmas he came to Geneva, and his son engaged board for him at the International Hotel, where he has since remained. Mr. Morse was a widower, his wife having died last spring. His only son is engaged in the tree business, and was at the time of his father's death, in Connecticut. Hon. Burton G. Morse, of Prattsville, Greene county N. Y. is a brother of the deceased. He had also a brother at Scranton, Pa. and a half brother at Syracuse. Messrs. Cross, and Cooper Sayre, of Oaks Corners are relatives of Mr. Morse.

The following jury was empanneled by Coroner Weyburn: S. N. Anthony, foreman; Mathew Wilson, Charles D. King, J. W. Love, W. H. Blodgett; S. A. Tompkins; W. H. French; J. H. Miller; W. N. Coe; L. W. Angus, B. C. Horton. They viewed the body, and an inquest was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A verdict was rendered of death by nervous apoplexy.

From Geneva Daily Times 6 June 1904

Edward L. Morse died yesterday at 11 o'clock, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morse of Flint creek, aged twenty-eight years. Besides his parents the deceased is survived by three brothers, Harry, Louis and Frank Morse, all of Flint, and three sisters, Mrs. Grace Coston, and the Misses Anna and Hattie Morse, all of Flint. The funeral will take place at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the house, Rev. A. L. Densmore, of the Flint Methodist church will officiate.

From Ontario County Journal 31 March 1882

Mr. Elihu Morse died at the residence of his son, E. M. Morse, Esq., in this village, last Saturday morning. He appeared to be in his usual good health early in the morning, but was stricken with apoplexy and died at about noon. He with his children only a few days before celebrated his seventy-ninth birthday, and he was congratulated on his hale and hearty appearance.

From Geneva Gazette 17 August 1900

Ex-Surrogate Morse Drowned - Hon. Elihu M. Morse of Canandaigua was drowned at his summer home, "The Hickories," on Canandaigua Lake, near Seneca Point, last Monday morning. He arose early, as was his custom, to take a bath in the lake. Later his dead body was found in the shallow water. It is believed that he was seized with an epileptic fit, as he was subject to them, as the water was not deep enough to have otherwise drowned him.

Deceased was born in the town of Bristol 70 years ago, and had been a resident of Canandaigua most of his life. He was associated in law practice with his cousin, the late Judge Mason, of Geneva, for a long time. He served as Surrogate a number of years ago. He was peculiarly gifted as an orator and his witticisms are remembered by hundreds of Ontario County people. He is survived by his wife and one son, Sherman Morse, editor of the Niagara Falls Gazette. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery.

From Ontario County Chronicle 11 February 1903

Rushville, N. Y. - The remains of Mrs. Jennie Morse came to Rushville from Washington, D. C., Tuesday night, and were buried in Rushville cemetery on Wednesday. Her age was 70 years. She was formerly Miss Jennie Green, daughter of the late Richard Green.

From Ontario County Chronicle 4 December 1901

Farmington, N. Y. - LeGrand L. Morse died at his home in this town, Nov. 30. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on Sunday previous from which he never rallied. LeGrand L. Morse was born at Adams Basin, Monroe County, in 1837. He was the son of William Morse and grandson of Isaac Morse, a soldier in the war of the revolution and one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Canandaigua. He received his education in the common schools and at Canandaigua Academy. For twenty years he was a successful school teacher, having had charge of various village schools in Ontario County. In 1876 Mr. Morse came to Farmington. In 1855 he was elected School Commissioner for the eastern district of Ontario County and assumed the duties of the office on January 1, 1888, He was twice re-elected and held the office continuously to January 1, 1897. In 1867 Mr. Morse was married to Amelia L. Loomis, daughter of George Loomis of Farmington. She survives him. Mr. Morse was always a staunch Republican and took an interest in all questions of progress. A short time before his death, he was heard to remark: "While my life has been but a commonplace one, I have striven to do my duty in a quiet, efficient manner." He leaves one brother, George Morse of Pittsford. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua.

From Ontario County Journal 22 February 1889

Bristol, N. Y. - Scott Morse died at Canadice last Friday and was buried at Baptist Hill Tuesday, the 19th. Funeral service held at John Kent's, the Rev. E. B. Barber officiating.

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