Edward
MORRIS
Parents & Family of Edward MORRIS
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Edward MORRIS.
Born: 22 January 1632 in England
Edward was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1658.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Edward married Grace BETTS 20 November 1655 in Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony* . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Grace BETTS was born 30 August 1634 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*. Grace died 6 June 1705 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*. Grace was the child of Thomas BETTS and Mary BRIDGE.
Edward MORRIS died 14 September 1689 in Woodstock, Connecticut, Dominion of New England.
Details of the family tree of Edward appear below.
Spouse & Children of Edward MORRIS
Grace BETTSMarriage date: 20 November 1655
Marriage place: Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony*
Grace BETTS was the child of Thomas BETTS and Mary BRIDGE
Children of Edward MORRIS and Grace BETTS
Edward MORRISDied: 29 August 1727, Woodstock, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Grace MORRISDied: 10 December 1723, Roxbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay*
Samuel MORRISDied: 9 January 1747, Thompson, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Edward MORRIS.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Edward MORRIS.
Records about Edward MORRIS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 163222 January 1632
England
1655 Marriage / PartnerEdward MORRIS and Grace BETTS 20 November 1655, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*
He was 23 years old.
1658 Birth of ChildEdward MORRIS was born 10 March 1658, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*
Edward was 26 years old.
1661 Birth of ChildGrace MORRIS was born 17 February 1661, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*
Edward was 29 years old.
1670 Birth of ChildSamuel MORRIS was born 19 March 1670, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA*
Edward was 38 years old.
1683 Marriage of ChildGrace MORRIS married 7 March 1683, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA* to Benjamin CHILD
1683 Marriage of ChildEdward MORRIS married 24 May 1683, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA* to Elizabeth BOWEN
Death — 168914 September 1689
Woodstock, Connecticut, Dominion of New England
He died at the age of 57.
Burial & Cemetery
Burial details for Edward:
Record added: 10/1/2014 2:46:54 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026 5:51:48 PM
Explore Edward MORRIS's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Edward Morris
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to England
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Edward MORRIS.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.