Sierra County Obituaries

Thomas Morris

Submitted by Brad Sharpe

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Mountain Messenger � 11/16/1901, Pg. 3 

Death of Thomas Morris � Thomas Morris passed away at his home in Forest 
early Wednesday morning. He has been in failing health for the past two 
years. Mr. Morris was one of the pioneers of the county. He came to 
California in the early fifties, and engaged in mining at Morristown. 
From there he went to Howland Flat, where he remained until his removal 
to Forest City about thirty years ago. In the death of Thomas Morris the 
county has lost and honored and respected citizen. He was an industrious, 
hard-working, upright man, loved by his family and esteemed by his friends. 
He leaves a wife, four daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. He was 
born in Ireland about 71 years ago.