Archibald Moore Morrell (1895)

MORRELL, SMITH

Posted By: Cay Merryman (email)
Date: 8/2/2004 at 19:24:20

Newspaper Unknown
May 1895

Archibald Moore Morrell died at his home on east Jefferson street, last Tuesday night, May 7th, between ten and eleven o'clock. His last illness was but short, although his health had been feeble for many years, and it was only by a degree of resolution that few possess that he has been able of late years to keep out of an invalid's bed.

His death removes a most esteemed and worthy citizen. Mr. Morrell was a man of blameless life and lovable affectionate disposition. Many things might be said of his kindness of heart and of deed of charity performed quietly, which the world knew nothing of, and were only discovered, perhaps, by accidnet. If it ever could be said of any man, that he died without an enemy, it can be said of him, for he appeared to have an affection for all mankind, and all who knew him
seemed to return it.

Archibald Moore Morrell was born in October, 1825, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he grew to
manhood, finally settling in Fairview of the same county, engaging in mercantile business, which brought him a competence not only for his enfeebled years but for his now bereaved wife, whom he married in his native state, January 23, 1854. Their only surviving child, Mrs. J. Ed. Smith, having married and removed to Winterset, Iowa in 1882, the parents followed in 1883, where they have since resided. For over fifty years Mr. Morrell had been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a zealous Mason, and not only had a sincere love of the fraternity, but carried its teachings into his every day life. He was made a Mason in Friendship Lodge, No. 89 at Barnesville, Ohio, June 3rd 1868....... (burial was made in the Winterset cemetery)
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Winterset Reporter
May 9, 1895
Page 5

Chips and Whetstones

Mr. A. M. Morrell died at his home in this city, at 9:45, Tuesday night. The funeral will be held in the Methodist church, Friday at 2:30. Rev. Harris has been telegraphed for and will officiate. Particulars will appear in full next week.

Winterset Reporter May 16, 1895

Page 5

Chips and Whetstones

Mr. A. M. Morrell, whose death was briefly mentioned last week, was born at Fairmount, Ohio, in 1826, and moved to Winterset, Iowa, in 1873. In 1876 he moved back to his native state, and on account of failing health he again moved back to this place in 1883, to take advantage of the balmy breezes of Iowa. Stomach and lung trouble were the causes of his demise. Deceased had been a faithful member of the M. E. church since 1844. He leaves a wife and daughter and two grand-children to mourn his loss, the latter three being the wife and children of J. E. Smith, of this city. The Masonic fraternity had charge of his funeral.

Note: Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

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