Heber and Margaret with son Heber "Sonny" Jr. Morris
Heber Morris (UPCCEM, July 1928)
Mrs. Heber Morris (UPCCEM, May 1936)
Herbert Sonny Morris (UPCCEM, Oct. 1933)
Old Carbon and Hanna Death and Burial Records
Morris, Heber M. “Sonny”
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: “1885 - 1928; Father”
Plot: 111
Born: Feb. 22, 1885
Died: May 9, 1928
Age: 43 y's, 2 m's, 17 d's
Note: Heber Morris was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 4 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 111 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: May 9, 1928 Heber Morris. Findings of the investigation into the fatal accident at No. 4 Mine, Hanna, property of the Union Pacific Coal Company, which resulted in the death of Heber Morris. He was employed as a laborer on the 5 B U Joy Loading machine and was working in the No. 5 Room on “E” Plane. At the time of the accident the Joy machine was not in operation. Two men with Mr. Morris were standing alongside the machine, Mr. Morris being on the inside, when the trimmer, Walter Rokla, warned them to look out. They started to run, but the coal that fell from the high rib caught Heber Morris causing injuries from which he died in the Hanna hospital a few hours later. (MIR)
Note: Death of Mr. Heber Morris - It is with sincere regret that we must record the passing of Heber Morris, who departed this life on Wednesday, May 9th, at 11:05 p.m., at the Hanna Hospital. Mr. Morris was employed in No. 4 Mine and at 3:15 p.m., on above date, was fatally injured by a fall of coal, which resulted in his death seven hours later. He was born at Almy, Wyoming, on February 22, 1884, and began work in the mines at that place when quite young. He entered the service of The Union Pacific Coal Company at Spring Valley in the year 1902, and came to Hanna in July, 1918. Funeral services were held at his home, on Saturday, May 12th, Elders Hasting D. Matsen and Harold W. Barnes of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, and the Rev. Francis Bacon, of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, conducting. Interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery, with members of the U.M.W. of A., Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Knights of Pythias, as well as the relatives and many other friends attending the obsequies. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. Morris leaves to mourn his departure his widow; one son, Heber Mathew; a step daughter, Jeanie; his mother, Mrs. Ann Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Brown and Mrs. Herman Barnes; two brothers, John and Thomas Morris, all of Evanston, Wyoming; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Turner of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. John Hudson, Hanna, who were present at the last sad rites with the exception of Mrs. Thomas Turner. The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to the sorrowing relatives and friends in their sad affliction. (UPCCEM, July 1928)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: “1885 - 1928; Father”
Plot: 111
Born: Feb. 22, 1885
Died: May 9, 1928
Age: 43 y's, 2 m's, 17 d's
Note: Heber Morris was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 4 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 111 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: May 9, 1928 Heber Morris. Findings of the investigation into the fatal accident at No. 4 Mine, Hanna, property of the Union Pacific Coal Company, which resulted in the death of Heber Morris. He was employed as a laborer on the 5 B U Joy Loading machine and was working in the No. 5 Room on “E” Plane. At the time of the accident the Joy machine was not in operation. Two men with Mr. Morris were standing alongside the machine, Mr. Morris being on the inside, when the trimmer, Walter Rokla, warned them to look out. They started to run, but the coal that fell from the high rib caught Heber Morris causing injuries from which he died in the Hanna hospital a few hours later. (MIR)
Note: Death of Mr. Heber Morris - It is with sincere regret that we must record the passing of Heber Morris, who departed this life on Wednesday, May 9th, at 11:05 p.m., at the Hanna Hospital. Mr. Morris was employed in No. 4 Mine and at 3:15 p.m., on above date, was fatally injured by a fall of coal, which resulted in his death seven hours later. He was born at Almy, Wyoming, on February 22, 1884, and began work in the mines at that place when quite young. He entered the service of The Union Pacific Coal Company at Spring Valley in the year 1902, and came to Hanna in July, 1918. Funeral services were held at his home, on Saturday, May 12th, Elders Hasting D. Matsen and Harold W. Barnes of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, and the Rev. Francis Bacon, of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, conducting. Interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery, with members of the U.M.W. of A., Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Knights of Pythias, as well as the relatives and many other friends attending the obsequies. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. Morris leaves to mourn his departure his widow; one son, Heber Mathew; a step daughter, Jeanie; his mother, Mrs. Ann Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Brown and Mrs. Herman Barnes; two brothers, John and Thomas Morris, all of Evanston, Wyoming; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Turner of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. John Hudson, Hanna, who were present at the last sad rites with the exception of Mrs. Thomas Turner. The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to the sorrowing relatives and friends in their sad affliction. (UPCCEM, July 1928)
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Morris, Heber M. "Sonny"
Monument: "Nov. 27, 1924 - Aug. 30, 1933"
Plot: 111
Born: November 27, 1924
Died: August 30, 1933
Age: 9
Note: A sad event was the death of Heber Morris, better known as “Sonny” Morris, who passed away at the Hanna Hospital during a tonsil operation, on August 30. He was the son of Mrs. Heber Morris and was born in Hanna on November 27, 1924. He is survived by his mother and three sisters. The funeral was held at the Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 2nd, with Dean Kraft of Rawlins officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, October 1933)
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Monument: "Nov. 27, 1924 - Aug. 30, 1933"
Plot: 111
Born: November 27, 1924
Died: August 30, 1933
Age: 9
Note: A sad event was the death of Heber Morris, better known as “Sonny” Morris, who passed away at the Hanna Hospital during a tonsil operation, on August 30. He was the son of Mrs. Heber Morris and was born in Hanna on November 27, 1924. He is survived by his mother and three sisters. The funeral was held at the Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 2nd, with Dean Kraft of Rawlins officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, October 1933)
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Morris, Margaret Briggs
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: “1886 - 1936; Mother”
Plot: 111
Age: 50
Note: Obituary Mrs. Heber Morris - The community was shocked by the sudden death of Mrs. Heber Morris, who passed away due to a heart attack April 6. Mrs. Morris was born in Scotland on November 7, 1886, married to Robert Briggs in 1907 and the couple came to Hanna with their two children, Margaret and Jeanie, in 1922. Mr. Briggs died in Hanna in 1923. Mrs. Briggs was later married to Heber Morris who lost his life in a mine accident in May, 1928. She lost her son, Heber, Jr., about two and one-half years ago, who died of a heart attack while having his tonsils removed. Despite her troubles Mrs. Morris was always cheerful and worked hard to support her family. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters, Mrs. John Reese, Jeanie Briggs and Mary Lou Morris, all of Hanna. Funeral services were held in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on April 9 with Dean F.F. Kraft of Rawlins officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, May 1936)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: “1886 - 1936; Mother”
Plot: 111
Age: 50
Note: Obituary Mrs. Heber Morris - The community was shocked by the sudden death of Mrs. Heber Morris, who passed away due to a heart attack April 6. Mrs. Morris was born in Scotland on November 7, 1886, married to Robert Briggs in 1907 and the couple came to Hanna with their two children, Margaret and Jeanie, in 1922. Mr. Briggs died in Hanna in 1923. Mrs. Briggs was later married to Heber Morris who lost his life in a mine accident in May, 1928. She lost her son, Heber, Jr., about two and one-half years ago, who died of a heart attack while having his tonsils removed. Despite her troubles Mrs. Morris was always cheerful and worked hard to support her family. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters, Mrs. John Reese, Jeanie Briggs and Mary Lou Morris, all of Hanna. Funeral services were held in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on April 9 with Dean F.F. Kraft of Rawlins officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, May 1936)
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