William H. Morris
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1839 - Hammond, St. Lawrence, New York, USA
Christening:
Death: 10 Feb 1912 - McPherson, McPherson Co, KS
Burial: in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Robert Morris Jr.
Mother: Jessie Beattie
Spouses and Children
1. *Ariadne Permelia Berry Gain
Marriage: 3 Sep 1866 - Marion County, Illinois
Children:
1. Lillian May Morris
2. Max Wolsworth Morris
3. Arie Morris
2. Martha Ann Frazer
Marriage:
Children:
1. Cora Edith Morris
2. Ralph Ernest Morris
3. Lloyd Leonidas Morris
4. Jasper James Morris
5. William Arthur Morris
Notes
General:
Per 1880 US Census: 6/7/1880, Gypsum Creek Township, McPherson County, KansasResearch:
There appear to be several families living on a farm. The first family listed is George Robinson (40, farmer) and Mary E. Robinson (39, keeps house), and their children Flora (12 attends school), Addison (11 attends school), Lavilla (9), and John (7).
Listed next are Scott Taylor (27 hired man, works on farm) and Emma Taylor (21 boarder, house keeper).
Next is George W. Parson (26 farmer), Marcia L. Parson (19 wife, keeps house), and their infant daughter Alice G. Parson.
Last on the household list is William H. Morris (39 farmer) and his wife Martha A. Morris (27 keeps house). William was born in New York, his father and mother in Scotland. Martha was born in Iowa.
Per 1895 Kansas Census: Gypsum Creek, McPherson County, Kansas
W. H. Morris, 56 year old white male, born in New York. A farmer who moved to Kansas from Illinois, he elisted in the military in New York, served in F(or S) company , 16th regiment, Infantry.
M. A. Morris, 36 year old white female, born in Iowa, moved to Kansas from Missouri.
L. M. Morris, 21 year old white female, born in Illinois, moved from there to Kansas.
M. W. Morris, 17 year old white male, born in Illinois, moved from there to Kansas.
C. E. Morris, 13 year old white female, born in Kansas.
R. E. Morris, 12 year old white male, born in Kansas.
L. L. Morris, 10 year old white male, born in Kansas.
J. J. Morris, 8 year old white male, born in Kansas.
W. A. Morris, 4 year old white male, born in Kansas.
Per 1905 Kansas Census: 3/1/1905, McPherson County, Kansas
W H Morris, age 66, owns his home, was born in New York, and moved to Kansas from Illinois. He works at a feed yard. His wife, Martha, is 46, was born in Iowa and moved to Kansas from Missouri. Their 4 children, all born in Kansas, are Ralph (21), Lloyd (20), Jasper (16) and Arthur (13).
Per 1910 US Census: 4/23/1910, 100 North Ash, Ward 1, District 66, McPherson City, McPherson County, Kansas
Head of household is 72 year old white male William H. Morris, in his 2nd marriage, employed as a keeper in a feed yard. He owns the home free of mortgage. William was born in New York, his parents Scot. English. His wife, 51 year old Martha A. Morris, was married just once, and had 5 children, all still living. Martha was born in Iowa, her father in Kentucky, her mother in Ohio. Their 24 year old son, Lloyd L. Morris, single, lives with them while working as a photographer in his own gallery. Lloyd was born in Kansas.
Living with the family is a lodger, 38 year old Mable Ford of Wisconsin, teacher in a public school.
Per Funeral Notice
Died, at his home 400 east Kansas Avenue, McPherson, Kansas Saturday evening February 10, 1912, at 10:45 o'clock.
William H. Morris, aged 72 years, 11 months and 8 days.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian church, Monday, February 12, at 2 p. m.
Friends of the family invited.
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about William H Morris
Name:William H Morris
Age at Enlistment:22
Enlistment Date:24 Apr 1861
Rank at enlistment:Sergeant
Enlistment Place:Ogdensburgh, NY
State Served:New York
Survived the War?:Yes
Service Record:Enlisted in Company D, New York 16th Infantry Regiment on 15 May 1861.
Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 15 Nov 1862.
Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 15 Nov 1862.
Mustered out on 22 May 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date:abt 1839
Sources:New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Regimental History
NEW YORK
SIXTEENTH INFANTRY
(Two Years)
Sixteenth Infantry.-Cols., Thomas A. Davies, Joseph Howland, Joel
J. Seaver; Lieut.-Cols., Samuel Marsh, Joel J. Seaver, Frank
Palmer; Majs., Buel Palmer, Joel J. Seaver, Frank Palmer, John C.
Gilmore.
The 16th, the 1st Northern New York regiment, was recruited
mainly in St. Lawrence and Clinton counties, with one company
from Franklin county. It was mustered into the service of the
United States at Albany, May 15, 1861, for two years, went into
camp near Bethlehem and left the state for Washington on June 26.
Assigned to the 2nd brigade, 5th division, Army of Northeastern
Virginia, it moved to Alexandria on July 11, from there to
Manassas, where it was engaged but a very short time on the 21st
and returned immediately after to Alexandria.
On Sept. 15 it was ordered to Port Lyon and attached to the 2nd
brigade, 1st division, 1st corps, Army of the Potomac, which
division later belonged with the same number to the 6th corps.
The winter of 1861-62 was passed at Camp Franklin near Fairfax
seminary, Va., where the regiment remained until April 6, when it
was ordered to Catlett's station, but at once returned to camp
and was then ordered to Yorktown, where it arrived on May 3.
The regiment was in action at West Point, and at Gaines' mill,
its loss being over 200 killed and wounded. It was present
through the remainder of that week of battle, but was not closely
engaged, then encamped at Harrison's landing until Aug. 16, when
it returned for a brief period to Alexandria.
In the battle at Crampton's gap it was in advance and lost
heavily in a brilliant dash; was held in reserve at Antietam; at
Fredericksburg was posted on picket duty, and after the battle
went into winter quarters near Falmouth. It shared the hardships
and discomforts of the "Mud March" under Gen. Burnside and was
active in the Chancellorsville campaign, with a loss at Salem
Church of 20 killed, 87 wounded and 49 missing.
A few days were next spent at Banks' ford, then a short time in
the old camp at Falmouth, and on May 22, 1863, the regiment was
mustered out at Albany. During its term of service its loss was
112 men killed or mortally wounded and 84 deaths from other
causes. The three years men were transferred to the 121st N. Y.
Source: The Union Army, Vol. 2, p. 59
NEW YORK
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
First St. Lawrence County Regiment; First Northern New York
Regiment. (Two Years)
This regiment, Col. Thomas A. Davies, was accepted by the
State and received its numerical designation May 9, 1861;
organized at Albany and there mustered in the service of the
United States for two years May 15, 1861. In May, 1863, the
three years' men of the regiment were assigned to the 121st N.
Y. Volunteers.
The companies were recruited principally: A at Ogdensburg;
B and F at Potsdam; C and E at Plattsburg; D at Gouverneur; G
at DePeyster; H at Stockholm; I at Malone, and K at West Chazy
and Mooers.
The regiment left the State June 27, 1861; served at
Washington, D. C., from June 29, 1861; in the 2d Brigade, 5th
Division, Army of Northeastern Virginia, from July, 1861; in
Heintzelman's Brigade, Division of the Potomac, from August 4,
1861; in Slocum's Brigade, Franklin's Division, 1st Corps, Army
of the Potomac, from March 13, 1862; in the 2d Brigade, 1st
Division, 6th Corps, Army of the Potomac, from May, 1862; and,
commanded by Col. Joel J. Seaver, it was honorably discharged
and mustered out at Albany, May 22, 1863.
Source: Phisterer, p. 1,912
Antietam after battle report:
Report of Lieut. Col. Joel J. Seaver, Sixteenth New York
Infantry, of the battle of Crampton's Pass.
HDQRS. SIXTEENTH REGIMENT NEW YORK STATE VOLS., Camp
near Williamsport, Md., September 22, 1862.
SIR: I have the honor to report that on Sunday, September 14, instant, this
regiment, preceded by the Ninety-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers, marched
from its bivouac, crossing the Catoctin Mountain, and passing the little
village of Jefferson at about 12 m., soon after which
we were halted for a brief rest. On resuming the march, the Ninety-sixth
Pennsylvania Regiment, under Col. Cake, was thrown forward as an
advance guard, and, on approaching the village of Burkittsville, a portion of
the Ninety-sixth was deployed as skirmishers. One gaining the immediately
vicinity of Burkittsville, and within sight of the enemy's pickets, the
brigade was drawn up on the left of the road, and the Sixteenth Regiment was
ordered to support the Second U.S.(Capt. Upton's) Battery.
From this position the brigade was again moved forward, and I received an
order to follow in rear of the One hundred and twenty-first New York
Regiment, which I did until we reached the outskirts of the village, when I
was assigned a position in rear of the Twenty-seventh New York Volunteers,
and the brigade moved to the right of the road, and rested in a ravine until
about 2.30 p.m., when we were again ordered to advance, for the purpose
of storming Crampton's Pass, on South Mountain, where the enemy had
taken up his position. Advancing a few hundred yards under cover of hedge
and corn-field, we were formed in line of battle, with the Fifth Maine
Regiment on our left, and the Twenty-seventh New York Volunteers thrown
forward as skirmishers. In this position we advanced about 600 yards to the
crest of a knoll, and to within short rifle-range of the enemy, who were in
force behind a stone wall and in the wood skirting the base of the mountain,
the enemy's cannon in the mean time keeping up a steady fire upon our
lines. Here we opened upon them, and continued a brisk fire for nearly
three-quarters of an hour, suffering severely from the fire of the enemy in
their superior position, when we were relieved by the Thirty-second New
York Regiment, of Gen. Newton's brigade. We had rested but a few
minutes when Col. Torbert's brigade was brought up, and ordered to
charge upon the enemy. They were immediately followed by Gen.
Newton's brigade and the Sixteenth New York and Fifth Maine Regiments.
Now the third line immediately advanced with fixed bayonets and ringing
cheers. The enemy opened with great fury upon us with cannon and
musketry as we gained the base of the mountain. I found myself directly
opposed to the enemy, who were pouring upon us a deadly fire from the
cover of the woods. Rallying my men with the aid of Maj. Palmer, who
behaved in the most heroic and commendable manner, I ordered them to
charge into the woods, which was done, driving the enemy before us. The
troops on our right and left advancing at the same time, we soon cleared the
first slope of the mountain, and pressed forward toward the pass.
As we gained the crest of the first hill, I observed a line of battle formed
in a road which led around the brow of the hill, and ordered the men to cover
themselves and fire as rapidly as possible. This was done with good effect.
Our fire, increasing as the men came up, soon broke the rebel lines, and
they fled precipitately. They were pursued as rapidly as the men could climb
the hill and at sundown we had carried the pass and won the day.
As night closed upon the scene I found myself on the heights on the right of
the pass, in company with Col. Cake, Ninety-sixth Pennsylvania;
Lieut.-Col. Myers and Maj. Meginnis, Eighteenth New York, and
a portion of the Thirty-second New York Volunteers. These, with Maj.
Palmer, Sixteenth New York, were the only field officers present at that
point. Subsequently, and in obedience to orders, the Sixteenth Regiment was
moved to a point on the road passing through the gap, where we bivouacked
for the night.
As this regiment gained the skirt of the woods, one of the enemy's
battle-flags was borne immediately in front of my right wing. The
color-bearers were fired upon, and one of the men wounded, and a private,
James Allen, of Company F, rushed forward, securing the colors, and taking
the bearer prisoner. The flag has been forwarded to Gen. McClellan's
headquarters, in obedience to an order to that effect.
The loss of the regiment in this action was 20 enlisted men killed, 1
commissioned officer (Lieut. C.L. Jones) and 41 enlisted men wounded.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOEL J. SEAVER,
Lieut.-Col., Commanding Regiment.
Lieut. R.P. WILSON,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Brigade, Slocum's Division.
Source: Official Records: Series I. Vol. 19. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 27
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Union Regimental History
New York 16th Regiment Infantry
Organized at Albany, N.Y., and mustered in for two years May 15, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., June 27. Attached to Davies' Brigade, Miles' Division, McDowell's Army of Northeast Virginia, to August, 1861. Heintzelman's Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Slocum's Brigade, Franklin's Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, to May, 1863.
SERVICE.--Reconnaissance from Alexandria on Fairfax Road July 14, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16-21. Fairfax Court House July 17. Battle of Bull Run July 21. Duty in the Defenses of Washington until March, 1862. Expedition to Pohick Church October 3, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. McDowell's advance on Fredericksburg, Va., April 4-12. Ordered to the Virginia Peninsula April 22. Siege of Yorktown April 24-May 4 (on transports). West Point May 7-8. Near Mechanicsville May 22. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines Mill June 27. Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison's Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-28. In works at Centreville August 28-31, and cover Pope's retreat from Bull Run to Fairfax Court House September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Crampton's Gap, South Mountain, September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty in Maryland until October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. "Mud March" January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Franklin's Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks' Ford May 4. Mustered out May 22, 1863, expiration of term. Three years' men transferred to 121st New York Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 106 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 85 Enlisted men by disease. Total 197.