This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chstirton Surnames: Morris Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carroll/7404.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found your query when I was searching for Eleanor Morris. I was recently in Wells England and visited the Wells Museum behind the Abbey. There is currently an exhibition of samplers on show. One that attracted my attention was by Eleanor Morris, whom I think is the ancestors you refer to. What intrigued me was the lovely needlework inscription which read: Eleanot Morris is my name, Wales is my nation, Carmarthenshire my dwelling place and Christ is my salvation. When I am dead and in my grave and all my bones are rotten in this sampler you will find my name when I am quite forgotten". dated 1826. It has a wool backing and is embroidered with silk threads worked in cross, satin and stem stitch. I hope this is of interest. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.