Morris

b. 17 August 1864
  • Mother: Rhoda b. 16 April 1840
  • Morris was born on 17 August 1864 in Montgomery County, Texas, at Greenwood plantation near Danville.
  • Following emancipation, Morris adopted the name Morris Richards.
  • Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Danville PO, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Morris, Jack, Collier, William Richards and Jefferson Richards. Also in the household was Richard Richards (age 13) whose identity is yet unknown.
  • Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Morris, Collier, William Richards, Jefferson Richards and Fannie Richards.
  • He was doing farm work, according to the 1880 census.
  • Children of Rhoda born between 1856 and 1864, were recorded by Green Wood.
  • Last Edited: 24 Feb 2012