Lewis MORRIS (1835-1873)

1 Lewis L. MORRIS , Jr.¹ (1835-1873) [5148]. Born 7 Sep 1835.¹ Died 25 Mar 1873, Pontiac, MI.^1,2 Cause: Windstorm accident blew bricks on his head.

From the Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster, March 19, 1873.

The wind storm of Saturday night was the ?????? in this section for years. Many were the accidents which happened, one of the most serious being as follows: Just as he had left the office of his brother, Joseph, ?? Morris was struck on the head and shoulders by several bricks, which were blown from the top of a chimney on the north side of the Crofoot Block. The blows on the shoulders were severe, as the bricks fell at least twenty-five feet, but the ??? on the left side of the head was the worst ?????? ?????? through the skull. ????? ????? conveyed Mr. Morris to the ???? of Dr. Richards, who rendered all the aid in his power, and that night was passed comparatively free from pain. Mr. Morris is at the Waverly House receiving every possible attention, but at this writing far from being out of danger. Last evening he was almost the same. Should inflammation set in his case will be hopeless.

From the Pontiac Weekly Bill Poster, March 26, 1873.

The unfortunate accident which happened to Lewis L. Morris, a few days since, at which was reported in our last issue, terminated fatally between 10 and 11 o'clock yesterday (Tuesday, March 25.) From the moment of the accident, to the drawing of his last breath, Lew was attended by best of medical skill, and surrounded with all that money could procure, but the injuries received proved too much, and he expired as stated above. He was in his 38th year, and had resided in this city since 1855. He was generally beloved by those who knew him and was fairly idolized by his brother Joseph, whose companion he had been ever since we have known them. His funeral takes place from the Waverly House at 1 o'clock to-morrow, Thursday.

2 Lewis L. MORRIS¹ (1794-1841) [5116]. Born Jan 1794.¹ Died 28 Aug 1841.¹

3 Eve VAN VOSBURGH^1,3 (1798-1876) [5117]. Born 24 Feb 1798.¹ Died 6 May 1876, At the residence of J.C. Elwood, Waterford.^1,4 Buried 7 May 1876, Cemetery near the brick schoolhouse.⁴

Sources

1	"Information provided by Nancy L. Morris".

2	"Article in the Pontiac Bill Poster concerning the accident of Lewis L. Morris, March 19, 1873".

3	"Biographical record of Solomon C. Elwood, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1903, page 207".

4	"Obituary of Mrs. Eve Morris from the Pontiac Bill Poster, May 10, 1876".