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Hi, I'm putting this over on Good Old Days searching for some info from "old timers" and I say that with affection.  I am in contact with Myrna who is related to this family, but these people passed away before her birth.  So I'm hoping people from the area know some info.  They lived in Longton, Elk Co, KS and moved there from Cherokee Co, KS between 1885-1895.  Cyrus/Cyras Morris, age 77, died in 1902 and I'm hoping someone out there remembers him or should I say knows someone who told them something about him.  One of his sons is Andrew H Morris who I believe Cyrus lived with in Longton, KS.  Andrew H Morris married Harriett Quillen, she died in February 1900 and Andrew died in 1930 Longton.  They had these children Alvin, Arthur, Edith Mary, James Walter, Blanche L, Gladys Melissa, and Clarence.  I hope one of those names jog someone's memory.  Cyrus, Andrew, & Harriett are buried in Longton Cemetery in the Morris family plot.  Ky Morris and James P Morris are also sons of Cyrus Morris.  Another thought, does anyone know what church they attended? 

I didn't think they were related.  I will await Myrna's words of wisdom about the family.
Donna

Hi, I'm back and can't wait to hear more.   Are the Morris family who owned the Movie Theater related to Cyrus Morris and family?  I don't recognize those names from my research.  
Did you ever meet Ky and Lucy the parents of Ethel, Pearl and Ola?
W.Gray I will check those pages that you mentioned, thank you.
My name is Donna by the way

Hi, I just found this great site from Genforum!  I'm hoping someone on this forum is able to help me.  I'm working on my Morris family genealogy and am a descendant of the sister of Cyrus Morris.  I've been in contact with the Deputy Stephanie O. of Elk Co, KS and the Howard library.  I'm looking for any and all info of this family.  I'm hoping for and looking for obituaries and photos especially.  Cyrus Morris died 1902 Longton, KS and is buried in Longton Cemetery.  Cyrus son, Ky (Kysmere or Kisamore) Morris died 1939 & wife, Lucy, died 1952 both buried in Elk Falls Cemetery.  Their children were Edith, Ethel, Pearl, & Ola.  Cyrus son, Andrew H Morris died 1930 Longton, KS & wife, Harriett E (Quillen) Morris died 23 Feb 1900 Longton, KS & both buried Longton Cemetery.  Their children are Alvin, Arthur, Edith, James W, Blanche L, Gladys Melissa, & Clarence.  Cyrus son, James P Morris died 1954 Longton, KS & wife Margaret Alma (Thompson) Morris died 23 May 1961 & both buried Longton Cemetery. No known children.  Also, looking for the obit for A. H. Morris who died 1 April 1902 Longton, KS.  I'm hoping to learn more about Cyrus Morris life.  My biggest brick wall is who is the mother of Cyrus Morris!  Hoping for some big help from all of you who know this area so well.  Thank you ahead of time!