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- The El Reno American, El Reno, OK, Thursday, 1 Mar 1917, p. 1, col. 1
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-el-reno-american-judge-morgan-h-morr/177844777/
A GOOD MAN CALLED HOME
Judge Morrison Was a Believer in Highest Type of Literature.
Judge Morgan H. Morrison, aged eighty-four years, two months and twenty-two days, died Saturday at the family home, 308 North Barker. Mr. Morrison was a native of West Virginia and was born in Braxton county. He was united in the bonds of holy wedlock to Miss Susan Sterrett, February 16, 1858. Ten children were born to this union all of whom survive except Albert, who died July 21, 1887, when he had attained the age of seventeen. Mr. Morrison united with the M. E. church in 1867 and remained steadfast until summoned to his heavenly home.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church, conducted by Rev. T. J. H. Taggart, of Guthrie, assisted by Rev. W. R. Johnson, resident pastor. The sad obsequies were attended by a large crowd of grief-stricken relatives and friends.
During Rev. Taggart's pastorate of the First Methodist church here a few years ago a warm and strengthening bond of friendship sprang up between himself and the deceased, which will perpetuate Judge Morrison's memory in the mind of the minister throughout the coming years. Mr. Morrison was a staunch believer in the Bible which is the highest type of the world's great body of literature and no man knew his underlying traits of character better than Rev. Taggart, who spent many hours with him while his pastor, hence, no other person was quite so well fitted with truths concerning the deceased to eulogize his life.
Rev. Taggart preached a masterly sermon and paid many glowing tributes to the memory of the deceased. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Immediately following the sermon the remains were interred in El Reno cemetery. While in the state of his nativity Judge Morrison filled many positions of trust and served his constituency well. He served his home county in the official capacity of sheriff, recorder, county assessor and register of deeds.
In 1878 the Death Angel entered his home and removed his beloved wife and mother of his children. Later he realized the need of a helpmate and was married to Mrs. Margaret Hall, a cousin of his former wife and childhood friend of his. His second marriage was solemnized September 16, 1882.
The family moved from West Virginia to Butler county, Kansas, in 1883. Within a brief time the citizenship recognized Mr. Morrison's capabilities and elected him probate judge, which position he filled with honor to himself and those who reposed trust in him.
Following the termination of his official career in Kansas the family came to El Reno in 1908, where they have since resided.
Judge Morrison was a proficient man and those who knew him never doubted his qualifications. His health began failing two years ago, however, he made trips to the business section occasionally and indulged in social converse for a time after he began complaining. He kept in touch with current events by reading the newspapers and talking with friends who visited him from time to time.
He loved flowers and appreciated those sent to him while he lived. It was his request that if any flowers were used at his funeral, they be given to the sick and his request was carried out by the floral offerings being given to the hospital.
The surviving relatives are the widow and the following children: Mrs. L. Bright, Miss Jessie and M. H. Morrison, jr., of El Reno; A. S. Morrison, Enid; J. H. Morrison, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Mmes. W. H. Ehlers and W. E. Brown, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. J. B. Morrison, Charleston, W. Va.; and O. F. Morrison, Anthony, Kansas.
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1832 - 1917 (84 years)
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