Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #356 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 1-5, 1936
Deceased Person Elihu Francis Morris
Birth 2/17/1876 in Millsboro, Del.
Death 10/9/1935 in Wittman, Md.; 60 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Parents were devout Methodist & he was converted as child. Joined M. E. Church in Harmony, Del; then moved to Philadelphia & joined East Calvary M. E. Church, now Tindley Temple. Granted Exhorters License in 1896 & then Local Preacher's License. Charges: Ossining, N.Y.; Pleasantville, N.J., Delair, N.J.; Wittman, Md.(Easton District).
Family and Other Information Parents: Robert & Mary Morris Spouse: Laura Belle Stanton who survives him. Other survivors: daughter Mrs. Bessie Payne of Philadelphia, 3 grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
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