WILLIAM G. MORRIS. PAWLET, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
William G. Morris, aged seventy-four years, passed away early Sunday morning. He had been in failing health for along time but was around every day and had not been confined to his bed. He was taken worse after retiring Saturday night and the end came suddenly which was a shock to his many friends and the community.Mr. Morris came to this country from Blaenau Festiniog, North Wales in 1881. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie M. Jones of Schaghticoke New York, who died about five years ago. Eight children were born to them, four deceased. Those who survive him are three daughters, Mrs. William Kofel of Clifton, New Jersey, Mrs. Clarence Cannon of Newark, New Jersey and Mrs. Earl W. Watrous, who lived with her father and one son Lewis, who lived home; two grandchildren, Betty and Mary Kofel; a nephew, David Morris of New Jersey and cousins. Mr. Morris was an honest and upright man and his home and family came first.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home, Rev. Richard Owens officiating. He was a member of the Welsh Congregational Church and the Order of True Ivorites. There were several beautiful floral pieces. The internment took place at the family lot in West Pawlet Cemetery.