Benjamin Morgan
On Tuesday, November 13, 1883, a company of relatives and friends convened at the residence of Benjamin Morris, near Shenandoah, Richland County, to celebrate his 72nd. anniversary. He was born in Washington Co., Pa. in 1811, was married to Jane B. Black, of Chester Co., Pa., in 1831. They resided in Pennsylvania until 1847, when the moved to Ohio and purchased the farm they now reside on. To them was born five sons, viz.: B.F., J.T., G.B., W.H. and I.P. Their mother departed this life February 23, 1871. After the company had partaken of a social repast, B.F. Morris stepped forward and presented his father with a beautiful gold-headed cane -- a very nice token to serve as a staff in his declining years. His speech was very fitting and added solemnity to the occasion. At the same time a silver cake basket was presented to the step-mother, and was thankfully received. Dr. McMillen, of Shelby, made a few remarks, which were well received. The sons are all settled in life and are engaged in the following lines of business: B.F., G.B. and W.H. are farmers; J.T. and I.P., merchants; W.H. with his family, left the next day, the 14th., for California, his future home. The company present numbered 80, and may they all live to meet again on similar occasions.
From The Mansfield Herald, December 6, 1883, Vol. 34, No. 3