James Almond Morse (1838 - 1909)

Born 3 Apr 1838 in Holland, Orleans, Vermont, United States

Died 22 Apr 1909 at age 71 in Florida

Biography

Mr. A. J. Morse died April 22nd after a lingering illness of several months. He was confined to his bed for several weeks. He was born in Holland, Vt. in 1838; moved to Macon, Ga.; from Laurence, Mass in 1880, superintending the Bibb Manufacturing Company until 1888; afterwards was connected with the Manchester Manufacturing Company, and came to Florida in 1893. He was a farmer and orange grower. His wife and daughter, Mrs. J. P. Riddle, survive him. The remains were laid to rest in the Electra Cemetery, Rev. R. F. Rogers, officiating. Mr. Morse was an excellent citizen and made many friends, all of whom regret his death. Source: Ocala Evening Star: 5-1-1909

Sources

• United States Federal Census Year: 1900; Census Place: Moss Bluff, Marion, Florida; Roll: 174; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240174
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 01 April 2021), memorial page for J A Morse (3 Apr 1838–22 Apr 1909), Find A Grave: Memorial #20636807, citing Electra Cemetery, Electra, Marion County, Florida, USA ; Maintained by No Guts, No Glory (contributor 46889469) .