The Family of Joseph MORROW and (1) Eleanor LOCK
 (2) Mary Ann DOWNS
(5th. Generation)

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16 Joseph MORROW, b. 25 Jan 1809, Frederick Co., MD, s/o James and Sarah (HARTSOCK) MORROW (32/33), d. 15 Jun 1882, Summit Point, Jefferson Co., WV, m. 1st. 15 Nov 1832, Jefferson Co., WV, Sarah Ellen (Eleanor) LOCK, b. between 1800 and 1810, d/o John LOCK. She d. between 1840 and 1850, in Jefferson Co., WV, burial unknown. He m. 2nd., 1 Apr 1852, Jefferson Co., WV, (17) Mary Ann DOWNS, b. 6 Apr 1814, VA or MD?, d/o Benjamin? and Ruth C. (WARK) DOWNS (34/35), d. 22 Feb 1881, Summit Point, WV, of pneumonia, age 67. Both are buried in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV. There were 4 children by the first wife, and three by the second. Joseph MORROW was born in 1809 in Frederick Co., MD. His name first appears in a list of Sunday School participants in the Presbyterian Church in Gerrardstown (then Middletown), Berkeley Co., VA (now WV). The family had moved there between 1810 and 1820. They then moved down the valley south of Winchester to the vicinity of the other Middletown, in Frederick Co., VA. By 1832 he marries his first wife, Sarah Ellen LOCK., and appears in the Jefferson Co., Property Tax List in 1834 and 1835, taxed on 1 white male over 16. In 1836 he was taxed on 2 white males, one being himself, the other probably his younger brother, F. B. S. MORROW, who migrated to Clark Co., MO by 1840 where an older brother, H. T. MORROW lived. Joseph and Eleanor lived at WHITE HOUSE FARM in Summit Point. She was the daughter of John LOCK, and their is some indication that the families had prior contact while living in Maryland. (Another family connection: who was Lizzie Leach?) By trade, Joseph was a blacksmith and farmer, and possibly a butcher by the number of  butchering tools listed in his estate account.  He also must of had some success in buying and selling property, as can be seen by the number of land transactions in which he was involved. He appears to have been well educated for the time, by the number of estates he was appointed executor of, both in the family and out of the family. In the 1840 census, there were 3 males under 5 (John J., Joseph R., and William H.), 1 male 15-20 (unidentified), 1 male 20-40 (Joseph), 1 female under 5 (unidentified), 1 female 5-10 (Rebecca), and 1 female 30-40 (Sarah Ellen). By 1850, his first wife had died, and he married Mary Ann DOWNS. They lived at White House Farm in Summit Point, WV, a small town, nine miles west of Charles Town and were there the rest of their lives. In 1870, Ida E. FOREMAN, Rebecca's daughter, Albert B. REID, a music teacher, son of Mary's sister Margaret, Benjaminm Botts a black laborer, Judith Berry a black domestic, and Florence Ranson a domestic, were in the home. In 1880, Ida E. FOREMAN, Arlington MORROW, a grandson and son of Joseph Randolph MORROW, and Annie Locke are in the household.  The White House had belonged to the LOCKS and Joseph bought it from his first four children who had inherited it from their deceased mother. It was eventually passed on to R. W. MORROW (1853-1900) and wife Lilly Muse WALTON MORROW. It is interesting to note that the first physician in the Shenandoah Valley, Dr. John MCCORMICK an ancestor of Lilly MORROW, built this house, and it became her property 150 years later. Joseph and Mary lived here until their deaths. During the Civil War, a skirmish ensued across the road at the spring house. A union major and five troopers were killed in the battle. Joseph MORROW and his daughters, Kate and Josephine , had been standing out beside the fence talking to the Confederate troop when the Union soldiers attacked. This episode was recounted in Jefferson County Camp, UCV, Military Operations in Jefferson Co., WV 1861-1865.  Mon. Oct. 6, 1862, one poor fellow died and just as his brother came up with an ambulance to take him away as he had heard he was sick at Mr. MORROWS. The family of Joseph MORROW had spread far and wide as you will see, except for the sons, Joseph Randolph and R. W  In the 1880 census, it states that Joseph MORROW'S mother was b. in IRE. There is a persistent story that some members of the HARTSOCK family were born in Ireland. At some point, the HARTSOCK family emigrated to the colonies, and along the way the ship was wrecked on the coast of Ireland, where one or two members of the family were born. The story has been repeated in several documents, but the compiler feels certain with the information now printed in the HARTSOCK history, that it was not Joseph's mother, but a member of an earlier family. More research needs to be completed to document or undocumented this story, whatever the case may be. Furthermore, the person interviewed in the 1880 Census, many be referring to Joseph MORROW'S grandmother, Margaret HILTON which is much more likely. See the list of estates and deeds involving Joseph Morrow. (O2, PI1, VAFRC2 Bk 56 p519, WVBE8-9, WVNP1 15 Jun 1882, WVJEB1, 2, 3 p22 Dec 1971, WVJE2, 3 p22, Dec 1971, 4, 6, 11-15) Children:

16.1 Rebecca Anne E. MORROW b. 6 Jun 1833 d. 29 Dec 1864 see FAMILY
16.2 John James MORROW b. 2 Apr 1835 d. 3 Dec 1893  see FAMILY
16.3 Joseph Randolph MORROW b. 1836 d. c1868 see FAMILY
16.4 William Hamilton MORROW b. 1 Jan 1837 d. 5 Apr see 1900 FAMILY
16.5 Ruthvan Wellington MORROW b. 31 Jul 1853 d. 16 Dec 1900 See #8 (Direct Ancestor)
16.6
Mary Josephine MORROW b. 1856 d. ?
16.7 Emma Katherine V. MORROW b. 1857 d. ?

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16.6 Mary Josephine MORROW, b. 1856, Summit Point, WV, d. ?, m. Thomas DALE, b. 1864, Melbourne, Australia, British Vice Consul to Chihuahua, Mexico, d. 1938, Chihuahua, Mexico. Josie was missionary to New Mexico, but where and when she met and married Thomas DALE is not known. At  the time of death of sister-in-law Lilly MORROW, she took in two of the minor children, William Hamilton and Mary Neill MORROW. After the death of Thomas DALE, Josie seems to have disappeared. A great deal of  energy has been expanded to find her, but to no avail. We do know that the compiler's name 'Dale' and the name of the son of Mary Neill (MORROW) CAMPBELL came from this man we know very little about. Before her death, Josie sent to William Hamilton MORROW of Hagerstown some jewelry, including a gold watch with diamonds, and an opal ring. It isn't clear, but either W. H. or his wife, Reika sold the opal ring, because they were supposed to bring bad luck. In an interview  with Mrs. D. W. LOOMIS, nee Esther Carol YOUNG, of Deer Park, Garrett Co., MD, d/o Mrs. E. W. YOUNG, Deer Park, MD, c1986, she stated that Josie DALE is supposed to have relocated and died near Elisha LOCK. Elisha LOCK was supposed to have been in Willow Grove, Howell Co., MO. A check of Missouri Death Records did not prove fruitful. Mrs. LOOMIS' mother Mrs. E. W. YOUNG called my grandfather, Cousin Ruthvan, and was a near relative through the LOCKES. Actually she was a cousin to Joseph MORROW older children through their mother Eleanor LOCKE. A recent newspaper article from the Canberra Times in Australia indicated Thomas DALE met with a tragic death, when at Chihuahua he was accidently shot when a revolver fell out of the pocket in his pants and exploded as he slipped while descending some stairs. (AUSNP1, PI12, ENG1, PI3, 12, LE11)

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16.7 Emma Katherine 'Katie' V. MORROW, b. 1857, Summit Point, Jefferson Co., WV, d. ___?, m. 13 Apr 1882, in the M. E. Church, Summit Point, WV, Ernest R. CRUTCHER, b. 20 Mar 1858, Nashville, TN, s/o William H. & Mary C. (FOSTER) CRUTCHER, d. 7 Jan 1948, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was cremated. Emma Kate was a resident of Jefferson Co. when they married and Earnest was a resident of Louisiana, MO. After their marriage, they moved to Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, where Ernest was in practice as a doctor. He had boarded with William Hamilton MORROW,(16.4) Emma Kate's half brother, in 1880, where he probably met Aunt Kate. Ernest graduated from Main Street High School in Nashville in 1877. In 1876/76 he was a reporter for the Nashville Evening Banner. He studied medecine under Dr. T. A. Atchinson at Vanderbuilt University graduating in Mar 1879. He practiced first at Arcola, _________, MO, under his brother Dr. R. M. CRUTCHER. In 1879 he entered Homoeopathic Medical Center in St. Louis, graduating in May 1880, and the following Apr he located in Louisiana, MO.  The 1880 census has him there in the summer of 1880, not 1881. By 1886, they moved to Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT, were there in the 1900 census, and then sometime in 1900 (obituary of  R. W. MORROW 1853-1900  #8). They moved to CA. From a grand niece in MO, a letter states that Ernest was a Mason in Masonic Lodge in L.A., and that her uncle worked with the son (William Hamilton CRUTCHER) of Ernest and Kate in a factory during the war. A letter to Elizabeth BUSEY in 1928 from Kate gives the impression that she was teaching in a girl's academy.  2005: New information has come to light though the census records. In 1910 Kate is living with son David in Morrow Co., OR. In 1920, Earnest CRUTCHER is living alone at 1618 Toberman Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, and Kate his wife, is living with her daughter, Ruth, at 412, Cowper Street, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. It would appear on the surface, that Kate and Earnest were living apart after 1900. They were members of the Methodist Church South. Ernest belonged to the Knights of Pythias and a Mason (CALA7, CANP1, CAR1 Cert. # #9848, CASC7, FH1, MOPIB1, ORMW2, O3, PIC5, WVJE1) Children:

16.7a David Ernest CRUTCHER b. Jun 1883, d. c1952/53, NC
16.7b William Hamilton CRUTCHER b. 13 Aug 1886 d. 15 Mar 1961
16.7c Ruth Cary CRUTCHER b. 3 Jun 1894 d. 5 Nov 1960

16.7a David Ernest CRUTCHER, b. Jun 1883, MT, d. c1952/53, Andrew, Cherokee Co., NC,  m. c1907,  Katherine JOHNSTON. He was living in Irrigon Pct., Morrow Co., OR in 1910, with his mother, and brother. William H. Harry Miller, 23, b. WA, and a laborer is also living in the home. (FH1, O34, OHMW2, US1) Children:

16.a1 Katherine Josephine CRUTCHER b. 20 Feb 1915, d. 1 Jul 1998

16.a1 Katherine Josephine CRUTCHER b. 20 Feb 1915, Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA, d. Wed. 1 Jul 1998 (last residence Stanley, Albemarle Co., NC), m. 11 Jul 1941, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, John S. RODDA, b. 1 Aug 1915, d. 21 Feb 1991, s/o J A. S. RODDA. John RODDA was a surgeon in Andrews, Cherokee Co., NC. He was called to duty in Jul 1941 while stationed at Barnes General Hospital. He sailed for Europe in Oct 1942. He received a purple heart for injuries while serving in Holland in WWII . He flew in by glider on D-Day, and traveled through France with the 101st. Airborne, and Dr. Charles Van Gorder, the man who influenced him to come to Andrews, NC, after the war. On 19 Dec 1944, they were captured by the Germans and transported to Germany, Poland, and near the  Russian border. It was reported to his wife that he was missing in action. He also received the the Bronze Star. They escaped and worked their way back across Poland rejoining U. S. troops in 1945. RODDA and Van Gorder were responsible for establishing the first hospital in Andrews. Katharine is buried in Valley Town Cem., Andrews. (O34-35, ORSS1, US1) See HF16a

16.a1 John David RODDA m. Sharon _____?; res. Marietta, GA. One known child:
16.a2 Susan RODDA

16.a2 Susan RODDA graduated from high school in Andrews, NC, and St. Andrews College, Laurensburg, NC. She m. J Banks GARRISON, of Stanley, Albemarle Co., NC. (O34-35)

16.7b William Hamilton CRUTCHER, b. 13 Aug 1886, MT, d. 15 Mar 1961, Los Angeles Co., CA, m. between 1910 and 1920, Orah E. ____, b. c1898, OR.  In 1910 he was living with his brother, David, and his mother Kate in Morrow Co., OR. In 1920, he and his wife are living in the 66th. Pct., Portland, Multnomah Co., OR in a boarding house or hotel. William was at the time an accountant for a railroad. William H. may have worked in an aircraft factory in Los Angeles during WWII according to a cousin in MO. (CAR1, FH1, ORMU6, US1)

16.7c Ruth Cary CRUTCHER, b. 3 Jun 1894, MT, d. 5 Nov 1960, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, m. Dana BURKES, b. 5 Jan 1896, San Diego, CA , s/o Dana & Marie L. BURKES, d. 14 Nov 1982, Orange Co., CA. She died of a brain tumor after surgery. She was cremated at Cypress View Cem., in San Diego; La Jolla Mortuary handled the arrangements. They had lived in San Diego for 6 months. In 1920, Ruth was a secretary at a university (probably Stanford) in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, living with her mother, Kate. In her death certificate Ruth is listed as a housewife, and Dana was a research chemist.  From the death record of Dana BURKES, it is known that there was at least one child. Informant of hia death was Dana BURKES Jr.(CAR1, CASC7, FH1, O24, US1)

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Estate Records and Deeds involving Joseph MORROW of Summit Point, Jefferson Co., WV (Most of these records have not been critiqued by the compiler):

ESTATE RECORDS:
Administrator of Hamilton LOCKE Acct. Book 10 p40 1844, Jefferson Co., WV. (WVJE4)
Administrator of Rachel LOCKE Acct. Book 11 p93 1846, Jefferson Co., WV. (WVJE4)
Administrator of Rachel LOCKE Acct. Book 71 p223, 1855, Jefferson Co., WV. (WVJE4)
DEEDS:
Bought from Archibald Edmondson and Susan, on 24 Apr 1830, half acre lot in Middletown, Frederick Co., VA, lots adjoinging lots 7 and 9. (VAFR2 Bk 56 p418)
Sold to David E. DANNER on 7 Feb 1834, lot in MIddletown, Frederick Co., VA. (VAFR2 Bk63, p404)
Book 24 p114, 18 Jan 1840, Thomas F. Williams and Rebecca, indebted to Rachel LOCKE, Rebecca inherited from father John LOCKE; Jos. MORROW, administrator. (WVJE6)
Book 24, p356, 9 Oct 1840, Thomas F. Williams and Rebecca A. of Warren Co., VA, d/o John LOCKE sold land to Jos. MORROW. (WVJE6)
Book 24 p462, 2 Oct 1840, between Elisha LOCKE, St. Louis, MO, and Jos. MORROW and Rachel LOCKE of Jefferson Co., VA, land division involving John LOCKE estate. (WVJE6)
Book 25 p92, 4 Jun 1841, Hamilton LOCKE and Jos. MORROW, land division White House Tract. (WVJE6)
Book 25 p509, 14 Jun 1841, Jos. and Eleanor MORROW sold property in Charles Town to Jos. Brown for $26. (WVJE6)
Book 27 p63, 23 Feb 1844, Jos. MORROW paid $1298.25 to William F. LOCKE and Rachel, for land on White House Tract. (WVJE6)
Book 27 p64, 23 Feb 1844, Jos. MORROW received parcel of land near White House from William F. and William L. LOCKE. (WVJE6)
Book 27 p251, Jos. and Eleanor MORROW paid $400 to Thomas Griggs for land. (WVJE6)
Book 27 p252, same land sold to David Howell for $460. (WVJE6)
Book 37 p277, 2 Dec 1844, Jos. MORROW bought land on White House Tract for $575 from William F. LOCKE and Rachel. (WVJE6)
Book 27 p301, Jos. MORROW brought suit against division of John LOCKE estate. (WVJE6)
Book 29 p330, 16 Feb 1848, William C. Worthington and Jos. MORROW, settlement of LOCKE property. (WVJE6)
Book 30 p424, 3 Nov 1844, Jos. MORROW paid John and Mary LOCKE $210.05 (Hamilton and Randolph deceased, John LOCKE had 4 children by 1st. wife, 10 by the second). (WVJE6)
Book 31 p151, 10 Oct 1848, Jos. MORROW paid $200 to Thomas F. Williams and Rebecca Ann of St. Charles, MO. (WVJE6)
Book 31 p254, release from Thomas F. Williams. (WVJE6)
Book 32 p124, 12 Dec 1851, Jos. MORROW paid $300 to John and Martha LOCKE of Madison Co., OH for land on White House Tract. (WVJE6)
Book 33 p367, 11 Nov 1853, William C. Worthington and Jos. MORROW, settlement of White House Tract. (WVJE6)
Book 33 p369, Jos. and Mary Ann MORROW sold to Thomas West land on White House Tract. (WVJE6)
Book 33 p454 Division of land to Thomas West. (WVJE6)
Book 36, p454, 3 Jan 1857, survey by MORROW, West, and Howell. (WVJE6)
Book 37 p72, 1857 trust to Andrew Hunter. (WVJE6)
Book 37 p350, Jos. MORROW land from John James MORROW. (WVJE6)
Book 37 p350, Jos. MORROW land from George B. H. FOREMAN. (WVJE6)
Book 1 p350, 10 May 1866, John T. RIELY to Jos. MORROW, dower from Mary A. BAYLISS. (WVJE6)
Book 1 p351, Mary A. BAYLISS, widow of Thomas, land to Jos. MORROW, annual sum paid to her. (WVJE6)
Book 1 p352, 15 May 1866, Jos. R. MORROW to Joseph MORROW, same property. (WVJE6)
Book 1 p353, M. A. BAYLISS to Daniel HEFLEBOWER to J. R. MORROW to N. S. White, 3 deeds, 120 acres of land, transactions as follows: Thomas and Mary BAYLISS to Thomas H. BAYLISS, to James and Sarah Ann MORROW 17 Aug 1861, to Daniel HEFLEBOWER, to J. R. and Jane L. MORROW, to N. S. White. (WVJE6)
Book 3 p323, 19 Jan 1867, Throckmorton Heirs to Jos. MORROW parcel of land in Jefferson Co. for $1085. (WVJE6)
Book 2 p348, Jos. MORROW sold land to Robert W. Baylor. (WVJE6)
Book 3 p297, 23 Jan 1868, Jos. and Mary A. MORROW sold to Mary Custer for $573.77, lot west of Winchester and Potomac river Road, plot of estate of John LOCKE. (WVJE6)
Book 3 p406, William Frazier sold parcel of land to Jos. MORROW. (WVJE6)
(WVJE6)

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