The Family of William Hamilton MORROW
and Julia Medora WILSON

16.4-William Hamilton MORROW, b. 1 Jan 1837, Summit Point, Jefferson Co., VA, s/o Joseph and Sarah Ellen LOCK MORROW (WVJE12), d. 5 Apr 1900, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, m. 4 Feb 1864, Kabletown, Jefferson Co., WV, to Julia Medora WILSON, b. 1 Nov 1841, Jefferson Co., d/o Asa & Nancy OFFUTT WILSON, d. 7 Aug 1917, age 76, Hannibal, Marion Co., MO. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John A. SYDNEY. She was the last of 11 children. Her sister Mrs.Louise Miller d. in CA, Jul 20th. 1917, and her brother, William WILSON resided in Louisiana many years. Both are buried in Riverview Cemetery, Louisiana, MO (O2). William was the hero of the family in my grandfather's eyes, and every time we discussed family, his name came up. He knew he had this half uncle that went to MO, but did not know of the other connections. According to the History of Pike County, MO, he went to MO in 1856, and in the 1860 Census, he was a boarding law student with his brother, John James MORROW in Palmyra, MO. Here he read law with the office of Dryden and Lipscomb. He was admitted to the MO bar in 1860. He returned to Jefferson Co., WV, in 1861, where he enlisted in the Confederate Service, Co. A, 12th. Reg., VA Calvary. He saw service at Bull Run, Winchester, Manassas Junction, Antietam, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, and Petersburg. He was wounded at Petersburg and unable to surrender. He returned to Charles Town, WV, where he surrendered to Maj. Gen. Eagen. He taught private school in Charles Town, then in 1868, returned to MO, settled in Louisiana, where he was in the law practice of Anderson, MORROW, Anderson by 1873. In 1870, he was practicing law in Louisiana , with Ella FOREMAN 6, b. VA, Joseph WILSON 57, b. VA, machinist, Mary WILSON 21, b. VA, and T. A. WILSON 23, b. VA in the household. By 1876, he formed the practice of  MORROW and Gray, with W. O. Gray. He was member of the M. E. Church South, a Master Mason and member of the Perservance Lodge #92, AF & AM, Louisiana. In 1880, in Louisiana, Anne Sweny 30, b. MO, a servant, Harry Sweny 1, b. MO, a servant, Elle FOREMAN, his neice, and Earnest CRUTCHER, a boarder and his future brother-in-law in the home. In 1900, Julia is enumerated with Annie J. Murray. An interesting story surrounds his marriage to Julia WILSON, a the Kabletown Methodist Church in Jefferson Co., WV. They were in the middle of the ceremony, when an aide rushed in and informed the wedding party that a Union troop was nearby. The ceremony was hastily concluded, W. H. rushed out of the church, rode off with his troopers, and never saw his bride until his return from the war. The story appeared in the rededication bulletin of the church c1960. This scene was recreated (or created) in the movie SHENANDOAH, starring James Stewart. W. H. died in 1900, after attending the Democratic Convention in Kansas City, as did his brother, R. W. MORROW (1863-1900) of Charles Town, WV. If they met, it was their final meeting, because by December, R. W. MORROW was also dead. (MONP3, MOPIB1, MOPI4-6, MOPI10-12, O2PI14, MOB1) Children:

• 16.4a Mineola Hamilton MORROW b. 21 Oct 1873 d. 30 Nov 1929
• 16.4b Norville Wilson MORROW b. 29 Jul 1880 d. 10 Jul 1939

16.4a-Mineola Hamilton MORROW b. 21 Oct 1873, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, d. 30 Nov 1929, Anthony, Harper Co., KS, m. 20 Dec 1890, Louisiana, MO, in the Southern Methodist Church, John Alfred SYDNEY, b. 22 Sep 1865, near Elmira, NY, s/o George SYDNEY, d. 1 Sep 1940, Anthony, KS. He came to louisiana in 1887. In 1900 John was a bookkeeper for Herriman and Curd, and the F&M Bank, residing at 106 n. 6^th. Street in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO. John was an accountant book keeper, and worked at several locations, two of which were Starks Nursery, Louisiana, and a bank in Hannibal, MO. In the last few years of his life he was associatd with his sons and grandsons who published the Anthony Times and Anthony Republican. Mineola was surveved by cousins, T. P. WILSON, Mrs. R. A. CROWTHER, Mrs. Frank SHEPHERD Jr., Mrs. B. M. CAMPBELL. Both are buried in Riverview Cemetery, Louisiana, MO. (O2, MONP3, MONP2 30 Nov 1939, MOPI4-5, MOMA1-3, PI13) Children:

• 16.4a1 Hamilton Morrow SYDNEY b. 26 May 1894 d. 20 Mar 1972
• 16.4a2 John Philip SYDNEY b. 19 Mar 1899 d. 10 Sep 1949

16.4a1-Hamilton Morrow SYDNEY b. 26 May 1894 (US1), Hannibal, Marion Co., MO, d. 20 Mar 1972 (US1), Anthony, Harper Co., KS, m. 7 Sep 1918, Howard Co., MO, Pearl May TEMPLE, b. 21 Sep 1899, Glasco, Howard Co., MO, d. 29 Nov 1989 (US1), Anthony, KS, d/o Dr. C. H. & India LITTRELL TEMPLE. She was living in 1982. Hamilton was buried in Anthony, KS. (MONP2-5, Sep 1940, PI15) Child:

• 16.4a1a Robert Allan SYDNEY b. 9 Jan 1929

16.4a2-John Philip SYDNEY b. 19 Mar 1899, Hannibal, MO, d. 19 Sep 1949, Anthony, Harper Co., KS, m. 4 Oct 1923, Lila Lena MITCHELLb. 12 Dec 1901, d. Feb 1973, Anthony, KS,  d/o Harry E. & Nora KELLEY MITCHEL, d. Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. John was also at one time a publisher in CO. Both are buried in Anthony, KS. (PI19) Child:

• 16.4a2a John Philip SYDNEY Jr. b. 29 Aug 1927

16.4a2a-John Philip SYDNEY Jr., b. 29 Aug 1927, Julesburg, Co., m. 13 Sep 1952, in Wichita, KS, to Mary Lou CHAMBERS. Of the daughters below, (1985) Teresa has an associate degree and is employed with the Denver Rio Grande Railroad; Elizabeth has an MIS degree from Colorado State University and is employed by EDS in Cincinnati, OH. (PI19) Children:

• 16.42a1 Jon Marie SYDNEY b. 16 Jul 1953
• 16.42a2 Teresa Kathleen SYDNEY b. 10 Nov 1955
• 16.42a3 Elizabeth Ann SYDNEY b. 18 Jul 1960
• 16.42a4 Kelley Maureen SYDNEY b. 6 Oct 1963
• 16.42a5 Michelle Margaret SYDNEY b. 16 Sep 1969

16.4b Norville Wilson MORROW, b. 29 Jan 1880, Louisiana, MO, d. 10 Jul 1939 (MOR1, MONP1), Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, m. 7 Feb 1901 (PIC9), Slater, Saline Co., MO, Maudean Maxine NUNIES, b. 1885, d/o Belle NUNNIES, d. 26 Sep 1950, Kansas City, MO. Both are buried in Slater Cemetery, Slater, MO. In 1900 Norville is boarding with Anne L. Murray in Louisiana. Norville was an attorney, and worked in the Legal Department of  the Kansas City Public Service Company. He had practiced law in Kansas City for over thirty-five years. The Kansas City Masonic Directory listed Norville as a 28 degree mason. They had no children. (MONP1, MOPI4-6, MOPI10, MOJA1, MORI #30586-1092, #24563-2776)

RECORDS

DEATH:
16.4a1 Hamilton SYDNEY, b. 26 Mar 1894, d. Mar 1972, Anthony, Harper Co., KS, SS#509.30.4229, Issue: KS (US1)
16.4a1 (spouse) Pearl SYDNEY, b. 21 Sep 1899, d. 29 Nov 1989, Anthony, Harper Co., KS, SS#512.32.2939 (US1)
16.4a2 (spouse) Lela SYDNEY, b. 12 Dec 1901, d. Feb 1973, Anthony, Harper Co., KS, SS#515.16.8262: Issue KS. (US1)
16.4b Norville Wilson MORROW, MO #24563-2776, wife Maude.
16.4b (spouse) Maude Nunies MORROW, MO #30586-1092
MARRIAGE:
16.4a John Alfred SYDNEY, Hannibal, m. Mineola Hamilton MORROW of Louisiana, Pike Co., on 18 Dec 1890, W. J. Jacobs, recorder, J. F. Frazier, Pastor, in Louisiana. (MOMA1)
16.4b Norville W. MORROW of Louisiana, MO, over 21, and Maudean Maxine NUNIES of Slater, Saline Co., MO, over 18. Licenses 5 Feb 1901, J. M. Scott recorder, m. 7 Feb 1901 by Robert L. Wilson at Slater. (MOPI9)
OBITUARY:
16.4 (spouse) On 9 Aug 1917, Mrs. Julia MORROW, widow of Capt. W. H. MORROW, d. at home of Mrs. John A. SYDNEY, at Hannibal, 1:35 A. M., Sunday, 5 Aug, aged 76 years; son Norville W. MORROW, Kansas City. She was b. 1 Nov 1841 in WV, last of eleven children. Sister Mrs. Louise MILLER, d. in CA July 20th, brother William WILSON, residing in Louisiana for many years. (MONP3)
16.4a (spouse) J. A. SYDNEY, former resident died in Anthony, KS, 1 Sep. He was brought on the Alton Hummer, Wed. morning, and removed to Haley Mortuary; b. 22 Sep 1865, near Elmira, NY, where he received his education. He came to Louisiana in 1887 and on 20 Dec 1890, m. Minoeola MORROW in the Southern Methodist Church. He made his home with his children in Anthony, KS. Mrs. SYDNEY, d. 30 Nov 1939. Mr. SYDNEY was bookkeeper for Stark Brothers Nurseries, and the F & M. Bank in Hannibal. For the past few years he has been associated with his sons, H. MORROW and John Philip MORROW, who published the Anthony Times and the Anthony Republican. Mr. SYDNEY is survived by two sons, and two grandsons, John Philip and Robert Allen SYDNEY, all of Anthony. Mrs. SYDNEY was the d/o Capt. Hamilton MORROW, and a cousin to T. P. WILSON, Mrs. R. A. Crowther, Mrs. Frank Shepherd Jr., and Mrs. B. M. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow SYDNEY and F. E. Fowkes, Mrs. Aileen Davidson, and Mrs. Minnie Perkins, of Hannibal attended the funeral. (MONP2-5 Sep 1940)
16.4a Mrs. J. A. SYDNEY, d. this morning in Anthony, KS. Funeral held in Anthony, burial will be in Louisiana, MO. Before the family left here about 15 years ago, Mr. SYDNEY was associated with F & M Bank. They have two sons, Morrow, who published the Republican and Times in Anthony, and John Philip, in the newspaper business in Colorado. Mrs. SYDNEY was formerly Miss Mineola MORROW of Louisiana (MONP8-30 Nov 1939), also printed in Pike Co. (MONP2) Addition: Thurston WILSON is in receipt of a wire informing him of the death of Mrs. John A. SYDNEY, in Anthony, KS. She passed away at her home. (MONP2-30 Nov 1939)
16.4b Norville MORROW, age 59, resided 404 E. 43rd. Street, d. this morning. He was an attorney in the Legal Department of the Kansas City Public Service Co.; practiced law in KC for over 35y. He is survived by his wife Maude, and sister Mrs. J. A. SYDNEY, Anthony, KS. Funeral and burial services will beheld in Slater, MO (MONP1-10 Jul 1939)
16.4b (spouse) Maude MORROW, d. 26 Sep 1950, age 65, wd/o Norville MORROW. (MONP1-28 Sep 1950)
DEEDS:
16.4 Numerous deeds in Pike Co., MO involving the dealings of W. H. MORROW. (MOPI10)
WILL:
16.4 William H. MORROW named son Norville W., daughter Mineola H. SYDNEY, wife Julia, written 14 Jul 1898, probated 18 May 1900. Wills 9-1900 Book 16 p135, Packet M7. (MOPI11)
CENSUS:
16.4 1870 Louisiana, 2nd. ward, Walter H. MORROW 21, lawyer, personal property $200, b. VA, Julia 27 keeps house, b. VA, Minnie C. 2 b. VA, Ella FOREMAN 6 b. VA, Joseph WILSON 57 machinist b. VA, Nannie O. WILSON 54 keeps house b. VA, Mary WILSON 21 b. VA, T. A. WILSON 23 b. VA. 1880 Louisiana, William H. MORROW 42 b. VA, Julia 37 b. VA, Minnie 12 b. VA, Norville 6 b. MO, Anne Sweny 30 b. MO servant, Harry Sweny 1 b. MO servant, Elle FOREMAN, Earnest CRUTCHER borders. 1900 Louisiana, Buffalo Twp., 3rd. St., House 3119, Julia MORROW, age 54 b. VA, enumerated with Annie J. Murray. (MOPI4-6)
16.4a John A. SYDNEY and wife, he a bookkeeper for Herriman and Curd, and F & M Bank, resides 106 N. 6th Street, Hannibal. (MOMA3)
16.4b Norville MORROW b. Jan 1874, aged 26, resides Pike Co., Buffalo Twp., boarding with Anne L. Murray. (MOPI6)