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     Lucy Morford was born on 8 October 1900 at Stafford Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Guy Morford and Cora Martin.¹ Lucy Morford married Gordon J. Johnson.² Lucy Morford died on 23 February 1982 at age 81. She was buried in February 1982 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Sargent, Custer Co., NE, Findagrave #58592652.

     Lyle Boyington Morford was born on 13 March 1909 at Wright Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Fred James Morford and Clara Elmina Boyington.¹ Lyle Boyington Morford married Mildred Grace Wilson, daughter of Frederick Wilson and Allie Mae Moore, in 1930.² Lyle Boyington Morford died on 3 June 1964 at Wright Co., IA, at age 55. He was buried in June 1964 at Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Wright Co., IA.

     Mabel Ruth Morford was born on 11 December 1900 at Woods Co., OK.¹ She was the daughter of James Ellis Morford and Henrietta Holderby.¹ Mabel Ruth Morford married Homer Ansley Jordan, son of Thomas Lawrence Jordan and Martha Ansley, after January 1920, two additional sons and one daughter born after APR 1940. Mabel Ruth Morford died on 2 January 1985 at Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, at age 84.

     Margaret Morford was born circa March 1918 at Mesa Co., CO.¹ She was the daughter of James Ellis Morford and Henrietta Holderby.¹

     Marion Arthur Morford was born in 1910 at Mesa Co., CO.¹ He was the son of James Ellis Morford and Henrietta Holderby.¹ Marion Arthur Morford died in 1923. He was buried in 1923 at Palisade Cemetery, Palisade, Mesa Co., CO, Findagrave #48627350.

     Mary Elizabeth Morford was born on 11 September 1866 at Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of James Torrence Morford and Catherine Ellen Boyd.¹ Mary Elizabeth Morford married Plimpton Kelly Newell, son of Richard Raleigh Newell and Sarah Margaret Young, on 6 November 1889, Seven children born, all living as of 1910 census.² Mary Elizabeth Morford died on 24 December 1939 at Stafford, Stafford Co., KS, at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Mary Elizabeth MORFORD, the eldest child of James T. and Catherine E. MORFORD, was born in Linn county, Iowa, near Mt. Vernon on September 11, 1866, and passed on to her eternal home at her home in Stafford on December 24, 1939, being 73 years, 3 months, 13 days of age.
She grew to womanhood in Iowa and received most of her education here. In January, 1884, she moved with her parents to Kansas and they settled on their place a mile and a half east of Eureka school house. She taught several successful terms of school and learned to endure the hardships of early pioneer life. She was converted early in life and united with the Eureka church and has always remained a faithful member.
On November 6, 1889, she was united in marriage to Plimpton K. NEWELL. To t his union were born seven children - five boys and two girls; Clare of Stafford; Laura McFADDEN of Mullinville, Kans;Stella HARGETT of Stafford; Glen and Raleigh of Oakland, Calif; Harry and Ralph of Stafford.
Her husband preceded her in death on January 3, 1920. She lived and reared her family in the Eureka neighborhood where she has always taken an active part in the church and social life of the community, during most of the time holding a responsible position of leadership as teacher in the Sabbath school and as treasurer of the Missionary Society. She loved her church and community and was ready to minister in any way she could, being of an understanding nature and loved by all.
She loved her Bible ad in the last 20 years or more of her life, it was her constant companion. She has been failing in health for several years. In November, 1937, she moved to Stafford where she has since made her home. Her last illness has been a period of about two months, but she was a patient sufferer through it all till God called her to her reward. She wa a good neighbor, loyal friend, a kind and loving mother and will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Richard NEWELL, a sister, Clara, and two brothers, Frank and Guy, the latter preceding her by only four days.
She leaves to mourn their loss, 7 children, 23 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, Ellis of Palisade, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Kate PAULSEN, Stafford, a number of nieces and nephews, many other near relatives and a host of friends.

"We loved her, yes we loved, her,
But the angels loved her more.
And they have sweetly called her,
To yonder shining shore.

The golden gates were opened
A gentle voice said, 'Come',
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home."
Funeral services were held at the Eureka Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27, at 1 o'clock, Rev. L. C. McNeil officiated. Interment was in the Stafford cemetery.

The Stafford Courier - Stafford, KS - December 28, 1939.

She was buried in December 1939 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Maurice Morford was born on 2 December 1918 at Wright Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Fred James Morford and Clara Elmina Boyington.¹ Maurice Morford began military service on 13 February 1942 at Ft. Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, enlisted, served in 106th Combat Engineers Bn. He ended military service on 20 November 1945. He lived on 14 July 1949 at Clarion, Wright Co., IA, per WW II bonus application. He died on 22 February 1985 at Wright Co., IA, at age 66 Dates per SSDI, last residence Clarion. He was buried in February 1985 at Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Wright Co., IA.

     Maxine A. Morford was born circa 1910 at Marion Co., OR.¹ She was the daughter of William John Morford and Georgia Mabel Wilson.¹ Occupation: School teacher, public schools in 1940 at Garfield, Clackamas Co., OR.²

     Miriam M. Morford was born on 10 May 1915 at Wright Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Fred James Morford and Clara Elmina Boyington.¹ Miriam M. Morford married Dale Russell Peterson, son of Lee A. Peterson and Ada M. Wheeler. Miriam M. Morford lived on 25 April 1940 at Grant Twp., Wright Co., IA.² She died on 22 April 2008 at Forest Park, King Co., WA, at age 92.

     Portia Jane Morford was born on 25 January 1916 at Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Boyd Morford and Ora Elenor Edmister.¹ Portia Jane Morford married Laurel Jesse Morford, son of Fred James Morford and Clara Elmina Boyington, in 1949, no children. Portia Jane Morford died on 20 February 1981 at age 65. She was buried in February 1981 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.

     Ralph M. Morford was born on 23 November 1909 at Mesa Co., CO.¹ He was the son of Frank Stewart Morford and Lula Faulsen Milam.¹

     Robert Boyd Morford was born on 28 March 1876 at Vernon, Dubuque Co., IA, Date per headstone. 1900 census shows April, 1877.^1,2 He was the son of John Thomas Morford and Agnes Amelia Boyd.¹ Robert Boyd Morford lived on 28 June 1900 at Lincoln Twp., Wright Co., IA. He married Ora Elenor Edmister, daughter of Sylvester Edmister and Rebecca Jennie Clark, circa 1908.³ Robert Boyd Morford lived between 2 January 1920 and April 1940 at 1207 Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.⁴ He died on 21 March 1950 at age 73. He was buried in March 1950 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.

     Robert Boyd Morford was born on 24 February 1911 at Comanche Co. (probably), OK.¹ He was the son of Robert Boyd Morford and Ora Elenor Edmister.¹ Robert Boyd Morford married Leona Poston, daughter of Homer H. Poston and Sarah Margaret Hoskins. Robert Boyd Morford died on 24 November 1960 at age 49. He was buried in November 1960 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.

     Robert Boyd Morford IV was born on 5 October 1968. He died on 8 May 2005 at age 36. He was buried in May 2005 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, Findagrave #158187562.

     Stanley Frederick Morford was born on 8 June 1917 at Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.¹ He was the son of Robert Boyd Morford and Ora Elenor Edmister.¹ Stanley Frederick Morford died on 2 September 1921 at age 4. He was buried in September 1921 at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.

     Virginia Morford was born circa 1920 at Palisade, Mesa Co., CO.¹ She was the daughter of James Ellis Morford and Henrietta Holderby.¹

     William John Morford was born in February 1881 at Iowa. He was the son of John Thomas Morford and Agnes Amelia Boyd. William John Morford married Georgia Mabel Wilson, daughter of James H. Wilson and Elizabeth (?), circa 1908.¹ William John Morford lived on 2 May 1910 at 1226 North Cottage Street, Salem, Marion Co., OR, with Georgia's parents.¹ He lived on 3 January 1920 at Lincoln Twp., Wright Co., IA.² Occupation: Farming in 1930 at Mount Pleasant Precinct, Clackamas Co., OR.³ He lived on 12 April 1930 at Mount Pleasant Precinct, Clackamas Co., OR.³ He died in 1962 at Oregon. He was buried in 1962 at City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR.

     William John Morford Jr. was born in 1922. He was the son of William John Morford and Georgia Mabel Wilson. William John Morford Jr. died in 1923. He was buried in 1923 at Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion, Wright Co., IA.

     Willie Morford was born circa 1906 at Stafford Co. (probably), KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Guy Morford and Cora Martin.¹

     (?) Morgan married Catherine (?).

     Alice Morgan was born in 1700 at Gwynedd MM, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Edward Morgan and Elizabeth Jarman. Alice Morgan married Jenkin Evans on 17 August 1718 at Gwynedd MM, Montgomery Co., PA. Alice Morgan died before 23 October 1742.

     Alva C. Morgan was born circa 1898 at Texas. He married Martha Sarah Peak, daughter of George Daniel Peak and Margaret Melinda Payne, circa 1920.

     Amanda Josephine Morgan was born in December 1869 at Illinois. She married Elmer Ellsworth Harrison, son of Benjamin Harrison and Jane Jeffries, on 27 October 1887 at Cumberland, Cass Co., IA.

     Austin M. Morgan was born in June 1873 at Ohio.¹ He married Anna Eva Wilhelm, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Wilhelm and Elizabeth Nolan, circa 1898.¹ Austin M. Morgan died before January 1920.¹

     Blanche O. Morgan was born on 13 October 1928 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Ristine Morgan and Lucy Wells Oliver.¹ Blanche O. Morgan married Jean Verdi Giesler Jr., son of Jean Verdi Giesler and Mary Henrietta Jarnagin. Blanche O. Morgan died on 22 January 2017 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 88

Obituary – The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 24 JAN 2017, page 9 (Newspapers.com):

Blanche M. Giesler
KNOXVILLE, TN

Blanche M. Giesler, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 22, 2017. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral; Daughters of the King; a former member of the informal “Kudzu Garden Club” where meetings were held at Woolworth’s lunch counter and Long’s Drug Store.

Blanche was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jean V. Giesler, Jr; parents, Charles Ristine Morgan and Lucy Wells Oliver Morgan; and brother, William Oliver Morgan. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Bryson Giesler and Victoria Hawkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy Giesler Fleming and Joe F. Fleming, Jr., Mary Giesler Harvey and John Harvey and Anne Giesler Abel; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andy), Ellen (Shane), Morgan (Jamie Shoemaker), Wesley, Michael and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Jake, Claire and Connor. The family would like to express their great appreciation to the staff of Deane Hill Place Assisted Living for their care, love and support for Blanche.

A celebration of Blanche’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Wednesday at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral with The Reverend Canon Thom Rasnick and The Reverend Lee Ragsdale officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Great Hall. The family request that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. John’s Cathedral Endowment Fund, PO Box 153, Knoxville, TN 37901-0153. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

     Burton Davis Morgan was born on 27 July 1916. He was the son of John Jacob Brooke Morgan and Rose Ann Davis.

     Caroline Morgan was born in February 1824 at Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of (?) Morgan. Caroline Morgan married Peter H. Swigart, son of Jacob Swigart and Susannah Strader, on 14 December 1843 at Fountain Co., IN.¹ Caroline Morgan died after 9 June 1900 at Caldwell Co., MO.

     Caroline Morgan married Charles H. Jones.

     Charity Morgan was born in 1785 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Morgan Morgan and Jane Boone.