Morris, Edward (1860-1915)

Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine 

The death of Edward Morris, of the Ifton Heath Society, Rhosymedre Circuit, has caused a breach in our village church that will not be easily filled. From his early days his heart was possessed with a great. love for the Saviour, which found its expression in service for Him. As local preacher, class leader, Sunday school teacher, he was instant in season and out of season. God was greatly and graciously real to him, and consequently he found much spiritual delight in communion with his Lord. Our brother could pray with power. 

He suffered greatly, but his faith in God faltered not. At the funeral service sympathetic words were spoken by Rev. J. Dudley.

Family

Edward was born abt1860 at Llansantffraid, Montgomeryshire, to parents Edward, who worked the land (1861), and Maria.

Census returns identify the following occupations for Edward.

• 1881 maltster
• 1891 coal miner
• 1901 coal miner (hewer)
• 1911 carter of coal

He married Ann Hopley (1862-1909) in early 1883 in the Oswestry Registration District, Shropshire. Census returns identify nine children.

• Edward (b1880) – coal hauler below ground (1901)
• Mary Jane (b1884) – a general domestic servant (1911)
• John (b1886) – working in coal mine (1901)
• Peter (1888-1964) – a coal miner (hewer) (1911)
• Sarah Ellen (b1890) – kitchen maid (1911)
• Maria (b1892)
• Elizabeth Ann (b1894) – a domestic servant (1911)
• Lillie (b1897) – a servant (1911)
• Fanny Hilda (b1900)

He married Elizabeth Hinton (1864-1919) in the spring of 1910 in the Oswestry Registration District, Shropshire.

Edward died on 3 February 1915 at Ifton Heath, St Martins, nr. Oswestry, Shropshire.

References

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1916/160

Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers