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Submitted: 1/23/16 • Approved: 1/23/16 • Last Updated: 3/28/18 • R783440-G0-S3
1836 - 1909
J.H. Morris, Kirksville's first photographer, moved here from his native Orange County, Virginia in 1862. He married Frances "Fannie" Tull of Kirksville in 1868 and the couple had two children, Emery & Zena. After selling his photography studio to his brother-in-law, he owned a dry goods store at Queen City in Schuyler County until he retired in the late 1890s. He then returned to Kirksville and dabbled in several businesses including real estate and sewing machines.
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DIED.
MORRIS--At his home in this city, February 2, Mr. John H. Morris, aged 72 years.
Deceased was the pioneer photographer in Kirksville, and was succeeded in business by his brother in-law, G.W. Tull. From Kirksville Mr. Morris went to Queen City and engaged in the mercantile business. After retiring from business he returned to Kirksville where he had since resided. He leaves a wife and two children, a son and daughter.
Funeral took place from the home Wednesday afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. E.J. Willis. Burial in Llewellyn cemetery.
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Kirksville, Missouri
February 5, 1909
Parents:
Blackley Morris (1813 - 1881)
Elizabeth Tatum Morris (1812 - 1892)
Spouse:
Frances J. Morris (1846 - 1931)
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