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Thomas J Morrison (1885 - 1954)

Thomas J Morrison
Born in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 15 Dec 1917 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United Statesmap
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Died at age 68 in Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, United Statesmap
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Biography

Thomas J Morrison was born on 20 October 1885 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey USA.[1]He was the son of William Morrison and Mary Elizabeth (Hadfield) Morrison.

Thomas was baptised on 24 April 1886 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA.[2]

In 1895 Thomas (age about 9) was living in Newark Ward 5, Essex, New Jersey, USA.[3]

In the 1900 census Thomas (age 14) was living in Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Single. Relation to Head of House: Nephew -- being raised by Uncle Thomas Hadfield, mother Mary E's older brother.[4]

In 1905 Thomas (age about 19) was living in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.[5]

In 1915 Thomas (age about 29) was living in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Single living with Lucy Ada's family.[6]

When Thomas was 32 he married Lucy Ada Stephens on 15 December 1917 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.[7][8] They had 5 known children.

  1. Edward Jacob Morrison (1920-2010)
  2. Violet Elizabeth Morrison (1922-1979)
  3. Ruth Eleanor Morrison (1925-1982)
  4. Helen Gertrude Morrison (1929-2007)
  5. Thomas William Morrison (1930-1934)

In the 1920 census Thomas (age 34) was living in Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law, living in Jacob Stephens' home..[9] He was working as a Dairy Inspector.

In the 1930 census Thomas (age 44) was living in Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Head.[10]

In 1935 according to 1940 census Thomas (age about 49) was living in Plainfield, Union, New Jersey.[11]

In the 1940 census Thomas (age 54) was a Painter working in a Paint Factory, living in Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Head. In the home were his wife Lucy, and children, Edward-19, Violet E-17, Ruth E-14, and Helen G-10.[11]

In 1942 Thomas (age about 56) was living in Union, New Jersey, USA.[12]

In 1947 according to a city directory Thomas (age about 61) was living in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA where he worked as a Painter.[13]

In 1953 according to a city directory Thomas (age about 67) was living in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA.[14]

On 26 March 1954 Thomas (age 68) was living at 518 W. Front St.[15]

Thomas died at the age of 68 on 23 March 1954 in Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA and was buried in the Hollywood Cemetery in Union, Union County, New Jersey.[1]

Obituary for Thomas Morrison (Aged 68): 24 March 1954 in Bridgewater, New Jersey.[16]


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  • Manx Red Laxey STA - STWR ref 1721 The Scottish Register of Tartans (jpg file): Media
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  • 1885 Morrison, Thomas bapt NJ Episcopal Diocese of Newark Ch Records (jpg file): Media
  • Obituary for Thomas Morrison (Aged 68) (jpg file): Media
  • Morrison, Thomas obit 24 Mar 1954 (jpg file): Media
  • Obituary for Thomas MOKBISON (Aged 69) (jpg file): Media
  • Thomas Morrison Obit (jpg file): Media

Research Notes

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Source: in Ancestry Family Tree 38147989. Ancestry Family Tree.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find a Grave, database and images, memorial page for Thomas Morrison (20 Oct 1885–23 Mar 1954), Find A Grave: Memorial #206036854, citing Hollywood Cemetery, Union, Union County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Brenda F (contributor 47191259).
  2. ↑ Baptism: New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records, 1809-1816, 1825-1970; Ancestry's New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records Ancestry Record 61047 #85296
  3. ↑ Residence: New Jersey, State Census, 1895; Ancestry's 1895 New Jersey, State Census Ancestry Record 1054 #532228
  4. ↑ 1900 Census: 1900 United States Federal Census; Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 966; Page: 3B; Dwelling 29; Family 56; Line 93; Jun 2, 1900; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240966.; Ancestry's 1900 Census Ancestry Record 7602 #31364822
  5. ↑ Residence: New Jersey, State Census, 1905; New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1905; Reference Number: L-04; Film Number: 13.; Ancestry's 1905 New Jersey, State Census Ancestry Record 61557 #1697702
  6. ↑ Residence: New Jersey, State Census, 1915; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-05; Film Number: 21.; Ancestry's 1915 New Jersey, State Census Ancestry Record 61558 #506863
  7. ↑ Marriage: New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records, 1809-1816, 1825-1970; Ancestry's New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records Ancestry Record 61047 #2805
  8. ↑ Marriage: New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-1914 Ancestry's New Jersey, Marriage Indexes Ancestry Record 61253 #991382062
  9. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4RS-5LF : 2 February 2021), Thomas Morrisson in entry for Jacob Stephens, 1920.
  10. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4N3-J4L : accessed 27 January 2023), Thomas S Morrison, Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 109, sheet 9B, line 78, family 200, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1388; FHL microfilm 2,341,123.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 1940 Census: 1940 United States Federal Census; Year: 1940; Census Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2387; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 20-91.; Ancestry's 1940 Census Ancestry Record 2442 #133701006
  12. ↑ Residence: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New Jersey, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 2555983; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147.; Ancestry's U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Ancestry Record 1002 #7356023
  13. ↑ U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989; Ancestry's U.S. City Directories Ancestry Record 2469 #86569925
  14. ↑ City Directory: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989; Ancestry's U.S. City Directories Ancestry Record 2469 #720814132
  15. ↑ Residence: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 Ancestry.com Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020,
    The Courier-News; Publication Date: 21/ May/ 1949; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/219793193/?article=9a0241f9-0720-446c-af08-029660fa8491&focus=0.3785121,0.042773414,0.4974694,0.6554237&xid=3356.
  16. ↑ Obituary for Thomas Morrison (Aged 68): Newspapers.com - The Courier-News - 24 Mar 1954 - Page 34 Publication: The Courier-News,
    Obituary for Thomas Morrison (Aged 68) 24 Mar 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37040072/obituary_for_thomas_morrison_aged_68/?xid=637 File File: Format: jpg Obituary for Thomas Morrison (Aged 68).
    Media (accessed before 27 January 2023).




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