John Benjamin Morris1

M, #2244, b. 13 July 1861, d. 7 November 1934
FatherEdward Morris1 b. 29 Nov 1835
MotherCatherine Lamb1
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited26 Jan 2022
Birth*13 July 1861 Mount Clarence, NSW1 
Baptism11 August 1861 St John's, Hartley, NSW;
When Baptized: August 11th 1861
When Born: July 13th 1861
Child's Christian Name: John Benjamin
Parents' Names: Edward & Catherine Morris
Abode: Mount Clarance
Quality or Profession: Farmer
By whom the ceremony was performed: Wm Coombes1 
Marriage*9 December 1884 Lithgow, NSW;Bride=Lucy Ann Field2 
Birth of Daughter3 August 1902 Lithgow, NSW;Principal=Myra May Morris3 
Death of Spouse18 April 1909 Hartley Vale, NSW;:CR:]DEATH AT HARTLEY VALE.
A LARGE FAMILY BEREAVED.
(From our own Correspondent. )
A gloom was cast over the town when it became known that, at an early hour on Sunday morning, Mrs. Ben. Morris had died. For some years Mrs. Morris had complained at intervals of faintness, but nothing serious was anticipated by her family and friends, until late on Saturday night, when she suddenly collapsed and died, from heart failure six hours after, child birth. Of a cheerful and contented disposition, Mrs Morris was noted far and wide for her estimable qualities, as a devoted wife, and mother, and true friend. In spite of the cares inseparable from the rearing of a large family, she often found time to assist on committees, etc., where her services were always welcome. Deceased, who was about 43 years of age, had been married about 26 years and was the mother of fifteen children, fourteen of whom survive her, ten daughters and four sons, ranging in age from 25 years to the newly born infant. Of the daughter's, three are married, one being Mrs. Joseph Morris, of "Riverview," near Hartley Vale, and the others, Mrs. John Dwyer and Mrs. James Robertson, both residing in Hartley Vale. There are five grand-children. Mrs. Morris, who prior to her marriage was Miss Lucy Field, was one of a family of fourteen, and has brothers and sisters resident in the Hartley district, as well as in different parts of the. State, the funeral took place shortly after 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon the remains being laid to rest in the Mount York cemetery. The touching service was conducted by the Rev. T. J. Heffernan, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. The utmost sympathy is expressed on all sides for the bereaved husband and family, eight of whom are under the age of fourteen.;Principal=Lucy Ann Field4 
Death*7 November 1934 Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow, NSW;
KNEW THIS DISTRICT
Death of Mr. J. B. Morris
Residents of Lithgow and of the Hartley Vale district, particularly those of the older school, will regret to hear of the death in Lithgow hospital this morning of Mr. John Benjamin Morris.
The deceased, who was 74 years of age, was a member of one of the district's best-known pioneering families. He was very popular among his many friends, being possessed of a bright and generous nature. He followed mining as an occupation, and at one time was employed- at the Hartley Vale shale mine arid at the Vale of Clwydd colliery. Mrs. Morris died 26 years ago. Members of the family are: Mesdames J. Morris (Hartley Vale), J. Dwyer, J. Robinson, M. Connelly, R. Merrick (Sydney), W. Simpson and S. Smith (Lithgow), and Messrs. Benjamin, Sid., Mark and Dave Morris (Lithgow).
The funeral has been fixed for tomorrow afternoon, interment to be made in the Church of England cemetery at Mt. York. Messrs. Matthews and Lemon have charge of the arrangements.5 

Family

Lucy Ann Field b. 31 Dec 1865, d. 18 Apr 1909
Child

Citations

  1. [S420] Ancestry - Sydney Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011, online www.ancestry.com, baptism John Benjamin Morris 1861.
  2. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 5164/1884 John B Morris & Lucy A Field.
  3. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 23202/1902 Myra M Morris.
  4. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday, April 21, 1909.
  5. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday, November 7, 1934.