This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KZW2007 Surnames: Morrow, Martin Steefried Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wexford/1620/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would be glad to share what we have on this local vet buried at our Evergreen Cemetery in WA. John Morrow stated in an Application for Removal Of Desertion that he joined the 22nd MA Infantry at Greenfield/Hampden, Hampden Co.MA . 5/1863 and served until 11/1863 when he became ill and was in several hospitals until he got well but was reported as deserter so he joined the 47th NY Inf. Until the close of war and that he had not deserted but served his duty during the civil war. John Morrow stated during his sickness with the 22nd MA Inf. He was given furlough to go home to New York 1860 Carlton, Orleans, NY William Morrow 1820/Ireland, Latesha 1811/Ireland, Mary A. 1842/Canada, John 1844/Canada, Wm 1847/Canada Latesha 1849/Canada (I believe that this is John Morrow parents but have no way to be sure) John Morrow was assigned to the 22nd MA Inf. Co. K on 7/15/1864 Under the name of James Henry and later after illness was listed as a deserter and joined with the 47th NY Infantry Co. H on 11/30/1864 to serve one year under the name of John Morrow 1870 Richfield, Genesee Co., MI John E. Morrow 1840 /Canada carpenter, Amelia 1841/NJ, John A. 1868/NJ, living with the Morrow family are Mary Martin 1859/NJ, Elizabeth 1861/NJ, Melvina 1869/NJ, Matilda 1865/NJ. (This must be the 1st marriage Emily refers to in later census children) 1880 Wexford, Wexford Co. MI John Morrow 1841/Canada says mother & father born Ireland is carpenter, Emily 1849/NJ, John Jr. 1868/NJ, Edwin 1876/MI, Lucy 1879/MI. 1900 La Conner, Skagit Co. WA John Morrow 4/1840/ Canada carpenter, married boarder with a Wm & Mamie Kind family. (I see no connection to this family and John is not a daughter) 1910 John Morrow age 70 married once carpenter b/Canada parents Ireland says UA, Amilie age 68 married twice 46 years had 10 children and 5 living b/NJ parents France and Germany. 1920 John Morrow (spelled Marron) age 79 married b/Canada parents Ireland no income, Emily age 78/NJ, living with them is Emily Watkins 34 grandaughter, Fay age 15 great grand daughter, Elizabeth age 9 ggd. John Morrow died 8/10/1922 living at 2411 Oakes Ave, Everett WA the informant was Emily Morrow and he died of Angiua Pectoris (Heart Desease?) noted he was born 4/2/1839 in Canada. It gave his father name as Alexander Morrow who was born in Scotland but that is not supported by anything. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co. WA Children of John & Emily Morrow were noted as; John A. Jr. 1868/NJ, Edwin 1876/MI, Lucy 1879/MI The Martin Children Mary 1859, Elizabeth 1861, Melvina 1869, Matilda 1865 noted in 1870 census living with John & Emily Morrow must be her children by 1st marriage. Everett Daily Herald 12/13/1922 John Morrow a veteran of the Civil war died at his home 2122 Oakes avenue. Thursday evening. Mr. Morrow was born in Canada in 1839 and had resided in Everett for the last 20 years. He enlisted as a soldier in the Union forces from New York State. Mr. Morrow was a member of the Masonic lodge. Surviving Mr. Morrow are his wife, Mrs Emma Morrow, two sons; A.J. Morrow of Wenatchee and E.T. Morrow of Burlington, and one daughter Mrs. Steefried residing in California. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Challacombe & Fickel Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. W.E. Henry will conduct the services at the chapel. Peninsular lodge F.&AM will have charge of the services at Evergreen cemetery. 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.