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     James MORRIS was born in 1803.²
James married Ann PASK, daughter of John PASK and Sarah PASK née ?, on 8 May 1826 in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London. He was a Bachelor oftp. The marriage was witnessed by John PASK (Bride's father) and Sarah GROOM.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, James was listed as aged 38, the Head of Household; a Breeches Maker, living with his wife Ann, and their children, Lavinia, Charles, Harriett, Louisa, Edmund, Matilda, Emily and Alfred.³
On 7 March 1842, at the time of the baptism of their son Walter Henry Thomas MORRIS, James and Ann lived in Charlotte Street, Westminster, London. James was a Breecher Maker.⁴
James died between 1843 and 1851.⁵

Research Note: More detailed research on James' death is required.⁶

     Lavinia Ann MORRIS was born on 31 January 1827 in Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ She was baptised on 27 December 1831 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. She was baptised at the same time as her siblings Charles, Harriet, and Louisa.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, she was listed as aged 14, the daughter of James MORRIS.²
She witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Mary BROOKS and her brother, Edmund Arthur MORRIS on 6 July 1856 in St. James' Church, Westminster, London.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 in 76 Berwick Street, Westminster, London, she was listed as a Lace Milliner, unmarried aged 34 born in St Anns Soho, the daughter of Ann MORRIS.^4,5
She witnessed the marriage of Jessie Ann BARROW and her brother Walter Henry Thomas MORRIS on 24 September 1865 in Holy Trinity Church, Haverstock Hill, London.^6,7
Lavinia's death was registered in 1907 in the Edmonton registration district.⁸

     Charles James MORRIS was born on 1 April 1828 in Westminster, London.² He was the son of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ He was baptised on 27 December 1831 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. He was baptised at the same time as his siblings Lavinia, Harriet, and Louisa.²
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, he was listed as aged 13, the son of James MORRIS.³
Charles died on 23 January 1865 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 36.⁴

     Harriet Eliza MORRIS was born on 27 November 1829 in Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ She was baptised on 27 December 1831 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. She was baptised at the same time as her siblings Lavinia, Charles, and Louisa.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, she was listed as aged 11, the daughter of James MORRIS.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, she was listed as "Harriot", a Tailoress, aged 21 born in Westminster, St. Ann's Soho, the daughter of Ann MORRIS.³
Harriet married Edward Frederick LEIST on 20 October 1851 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. She was a Spinster of full age residing at Arundell Place. Her father was listed as James Morris, a Tailor. The marriage was witnessed by William ROBINSON, and Lavina MORRIS (Bride's sister.)⁴
On 28 March 1853, at the time of the baptism of their son Edward James LEIST, Harriet and Edward lived in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London. Edward was a Carpenter.⁵
On 17 April 1854, at the time of the baptism of their son Sarah Louisa LEIST, Harriet and Edward lived in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London. Edward was a Piano Forte Maker.⁶
Harriet and Edward emigrated to Australia, sailing on the ship 'Lloyds', arriving on 1 August 1855.⁷
Her husband, Edward, died on 10 July 1899 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.⁷
Harriet died on 22 May 1910 in Coogee, South Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 80.⁷

Research Note: Detailed information on Harriet, and her descendants is available in Ancestry Family Trees.⁷

     Louisa Sarah MORRIS was born on 28 July 1831 in Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ She was baptised on 27 December 1831 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. She was baptised at the same time as her siblings Lavinia, Charles, and Harriet.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, she was listed as aged 10, the daughter of James MORRIS.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, she was listed as a Tailoress, aged 20 born in Westminster, St. Ann's Soho, the daughter of Ann MORRIS.³
Louisa married Frederick David HUMPHREYS on 20 January 1855 in St. George's Church, St. George Hanover Square, London. She was a Spinster of full age, residing at Hanover Place. Her father was listed a James Morris, a Veterinary Surgeon. The marriage was witnessed by Edmund MORRIS (Bride's brother) and Hannah SHIFFIST?^4,5
Louisa died in January 1903 in Hampstead, London, at the age of 71.^6,7

     Edmund Arthur MORRIS was born on 27 August 1833 in Pimlico, London.^2,3 He was the son of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.^1,3 He was baptised on 25 May 1834 in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London.³
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, he was listed as aged 9, the son of James MORRIS.⁴
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, he was listed as a Servant At Linen Drapers aged 17 born in Pimlico, the son of Ann MORRIS.⁵
He witnessed the marriage of Frederick David HUMPHREYS and his sister, Louisa Sarah MORRIS on 20 January 1855 in St. George's Church, St. George Hanover Square, London.^6,7
Edmund married Elizabeth Mary BROOKS on 6 July 1856 in St. James' Church, Westminster, London. He was a Bachelor of full age, a Fruiterer residing at 2 Little Marlboro' Street. His father was listed as James Morris deceased. The marriage was witnessed by Fred: HUMPHREYS (Groom's brother-in-law), and Lavinia MORRIS (Groom's sister.)⁸
His wife's, Elizabeth, death was registered in 1863 in the St. Martin-in-the-Fields registration district.⁹
Edmund married Mary ATTWOOD on 26 February 1866 in St. Mary's Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He was a Widower of full age, a Servant residing in Rothsay House. His father was listed as James Morris, a Veternary Surgeon. The marriage was witnessed by William ATTWOOD (Bride's father), and Ollen ATTWOOD.^10,11
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Shaw Green, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Edmund was listed as aged 36 born in London, the Head of Household; a Butler, living with his wife Mary, and their daughter Mary E. Also listed was Emily ATTWOOD, his wife's sister.¹²
Edmund married Emma MAUVAN in 1876 in the Hereford registration district.¹³
On 16 December 1876 in Herefordshire, Edmund was found guilty of Bigamy, and was imprisoned.¹⁴
An incident relating to him was reported in the Gloucester Journal, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, on 23 December 1876, it read:


Research Note: Detailed information on Edmund, and his descendants is available in Ancestry Family Trees.²

     Matilda Sophia MORRIS was born circa 1835 in Pimlico, London.¹ She was the daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ She was baptised on 28 June 1835 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London.²
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, she was listed as aged 7, the daughter of James MORRIS.³
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, she was listed as aged 15 born in Pimlico, the daughter of Ann MORRIS.⁴
Matilda died on 5 June 1859 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Emily Cecilia MORRIS was born in 1836.¹ She was the daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ She was baptised on 26 February 1837 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London.²
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, she was listed as aged 5, the daughter of James MORRIS.³

     Alfred John Pask MORRIS was born on 15 March 1839.^1,2 He was the son of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ He was baptised on 14 April 1839 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London.²
In the census of 6 June 1841 in Charlotte Street, St. George Hanover Square, London, he was listed as aged 2, the son of James MORRIS.³
Alfred's death was registered in 1848 in the St. George Hanover Square registration district.^4,5 He was buried on 16 October 1848 in St. George's Church, St. George Hanover Square, London.⁵

     Walter Henry Thomas MORRIS was born on 9 November 1841 in Pimlico, London.^2,3 He was the son of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹
At the time of his baptism, he lived with his parents James and Ann in Charlotte Street, Westminster, London.³ He was baptised on 7 March 1842 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London.³
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, he was listed as aged 9 born in Pimlico, the son of Ann MORRIS.⁴
In the census of 7 April 1861 in 76 Berwick Street, Westminster, London, he was listed as a Stationer's Shopman, aged 19 born in St. George's Westminster, the son of Ann MORRIS.^1,5
Walter married Jessie Ann BARROW on 24 September 1865 in Holy Trinity Church, Haverstock Hill, London. He was a Bachelor age 23, a Foreman, residing at 25 Prince's Terrace. His father was listed as James Morris, a Bird Fancier. The marriage was witnessed by William ROBINSON, Lavinia Ann MORRIS (Groom's sister), and Mar....? MURRAY.^6,7
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Clipstone Street, St. Marylebone, London, Walter was listed as aged 30 born in Pimlico, the Head of Household; a Shopman in a Colour Warehouse, living with his wife Jessie, and their infant daughter Jessie.⁸
On 11 February 1872, at the time of the baptism of their daughter Jessie Ann MORRIS, Walter and Jessie lived in 22a Munster Street, Camden, London. Walter was a Shopman.⁹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 Kingsdown Road, Islington, London, Walter was listed as aged 39 born in the City of London, the Head of Household; an Umbrella Manager, living with his wife Jessie, and their children Jessie, Edith, Ellen, and Beatrice.¹⁰
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 106 Grove Road, Islington, London, Walter was listed as aged 49 born in London, the Head of Household; a Manager of an Umbrella Shop living with his wife Jessie, and their daughters Jessie, Edith, 'Helen', and Beatrice.¹¹
He witnessed the marriage of John William GIBBS and his daughter, Jessie Ann MORRIS on 2 May 1897 in St. Saviour's Church, Islington, London.¹²
He witnessed the marriage of George John BISHOP and his daughter, Edith Maud Mary MORRIS on 17 December 1899 in St. Matthew's Church, Westminster, London.¹³
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 St. Mary's Road, Islington, London, Walter was listed as aged 59 born in Pimlico, the Head of Household; a Manager of an Umbrella Establishment, living with his wife Jessie, and their children Ellen L., Beatrice M., and George H. Also listed was two Boarders and a Visitor.¹⁴
He witnessed the marriage of James Henry BARKER and his daughter, Beatrice Mary MORRIS on 19 November 1905 in St. Barnabas' Church, Hornsey Road, Islington, London.¹⁵
Walter's death was registered in 1909 in the Islington registration district.¹⁶
His wife's, Jessie, death was registered in 1926 in the Islington registration district.¹⁷

     Frederick William MORRIS was born on 1 December 1843 in Pimlico, London.^1,2 He was the son of James MORRIS and Ann PASK.¹ He was baptised on 25 December 1843 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 in Porter Street, St. Ann's Soho, London, he was listed as aged 7 born in Pimlico, the son of Ann MORRIS.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 in 76 Berwick Street, Westminster, London, he was listed as a Tin Worker, aged 16 born in St. George's Westminster, the son of Ann MORRIS.^1,4
Frederick died in October 1915 in Medway, Kent, at the age of 71.^1,5

     Edward Frederick LEIST was born in 1830.²
Edward married Harriet Eliza MORRIS, daughter of James MORRIS and Ann PASK, on 20 October 1851 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London. He was a Bachelor of full age, a Carpenter residing at Parker Street. His father was listed as Edward Leist, a Carpenter. The marriage was witnessed by William ROBINSON, and Lavina MORRIS (Bride's sister.)³
On 28 March 1853, at the time of the baptism of their son Edward James LEIST, Edward and Harriet lived in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London. Edward was a Carpenter.⁴
On 17 April 1854, at the time of the baptism of their son Sarah Louisa LEIST, Edward and Harriet lived in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London. Edward was a Piano Forte Maker.⁵
Edward and Harriet emigrated to Australia, sailing on the ship 'Lloyds', arriving on 1 August 1855.²
Edward died on 10 July 1899 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.²

     Edward James LEIST's birth was registered in 1852 in the Strand registration district.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
At the time of his baptism, he lived with his parents Edward and Harriet in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London.² He was baptised on 28 March 1853 in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London.²
Edward died in infancy in 1853 in the Strand registration district at the age of 1 year.³ He was buried on 6 November 1853 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' Church, Westminster, London.⁴

     Sarah Louisa LEIST's birth was registered in 1854 in the Strand registration district.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.^1,2
At the time of her baptism, she lived with her parents Edward and Harriet in 7 Little Chapel Street, Soho, London.³ She was baptised on 17 April 1854 in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London.³
Sarah married James GRACE on 26 June 1875 in St. Michael's Church, Flinders Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was a Spinster aged 21 born in New South Wales. She was residing in C? Sydney. Her father was listed as Edward Frederick Leist, a Builder. The marriage was witnessed by Elizabeth GRACE (Groom's Mother), and Charles James ALLAN.²
Her husband, James, died on 2 March 1910 in Roslyn, Carrington Road, Coogee, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.^4,5

     Henry John LEIST was born in 1856 in Australia.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Henry died on 6 January 1876 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     James LEIST was born in 1857 in Australia.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
James died in infancy in 1861 in Australia.¹

     Edward Frederick LEIST was born on 31 December 1857 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Edward died in infancy on 24 February 1859 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 1.¹

     Annie Elizabeth LEIST was born on 7 November 1859 in Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Annie died in 1948 in Australia.¹

     Louisa Charlotte LEIST was born on 30 August 1861 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Louisa died in infancy on 16 September 1861 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Lavinia Alice LEIST was born on 7 November 1862 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Lavinia died in 1935 in Australia.¹

     Frederick LEIST was born on 3 September 1865 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹
Frederick died in infancy on 4 September 1865 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹

     Emily Maud LEIST was born on 14 December 1868 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Emily died in 1919 in Australia.²

     Florence Louise LEIST was born in 1871 in Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Florence died in 1919 in Australia.¹

     Frederick William LEIST was born on 1 September 1873 in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of Edward Frederick LEIST and Harriet Eliza MORRIS.¹
Frederick died on 18 February 1945 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 71.¹