Hello, again, just reposting my interests. Gt Grandfather, John Morris born abt 1870 has his parents as George Morris and Mary Ann Paterson on his marriage certificate. Also on his m/c he states born Brisbane. On his death certificate his mother is given as May Hardie, however, I believe this to be incorrect as his wife's mother was Mary Hardy. Most likely the 'child' giving the information was confused. However, I can find to birth of a John Morris to the above parents, nor a marriage of the parents, nor a death for Mary Ann Morris, nee Paterson, so am beginning to suspect that may not be her name. I have been unable to locate any other children born to the above parents. However, in the time frame I am looking at, there is a George Morris married to a Mary Eliz Parsons, and they start to register children in the early 1870's, three of whom die within months. There are two others, Frank and a George (which looks good). The Frank goes on to be married, and have to follow him up. I have also found a death of Mary Eliz Parsons/Morris not long after the registration of the last child. Before I delve into this family, is there anyone researching Morris and might have some of the above names (not Hardie) on their list? Glenda

Hi Glenda I am researching the 2 brothers John and William MORRIS and 2 sisters Eliza THRUTCHLEY and Selina ROBINSON (both nee MORRIS) born Boulton; Derby; England who emigrated to Brisbane in the period 1857 to 1862. Initially they set up homes in the Aspley area then called Cabbage Tree Creek. Unfortunately that family does not appear to be connected to your John. However I will keep an eye open for your relies and let you know if I find anything. Best regards and good luck Chris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 04 November 2004 05:29 To: [email protected] Subject: [AQ-BRISBANE] Morris 1800's Hello, again, just reposting my interests. Gt Grandfather, John Morris born abt 1870 has his parents as George Morris and Mary Ann Paterson on his marriage certificate. Also on his m/c he states born Brisbane. On his death certificate his mother is given as May Hardie, however, I believe this to be incorrect as his wife's mother was Mary Hardy. Most likely the 'child' giving the information was confused. However, I can find to birth of a John Morris to the above parents, nor a marriage of the parents, nor a death for Mary Ann Morris, nee Paterson, so am beginning to suspect that may not be her name. I have been unable to locate any other children born to the above parents. However, in the time frame I am looking at, there is a George Morris married to a Mary Eliz Parsons, and they start to register children in the early 1870's, three of whom die within months. There are two others, Frank and a George (which looks good). The Frank goes on to be married, and have to follow him up. I have also found a death of Mary Eliz Parsons/Morris not long after the registration of the last child. Before I delve into this family, is there anyone researching Morris and might have some of the above names (not Hardie) on their list? Glenda ==== AUS-QLD-BRISBANE Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send message to: L List [email protected] or D List [email protected] ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx