Morris Welch (1872–1910)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1872
    Died
    1910

    When was Morris Welch born? 1872.

    When did Morris Welch die? 1910.

    Life story

    Morris Welch (1872–1910) was born in 1872, and died in 1910, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Morris's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Morris's life.

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    The world Morris lived through

    1. 1876 · age 4 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    2. 1886 · age 14 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    3. 1892 · age 20 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    4. 1898 · age 26 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1900 · age 28 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    6. 1903 · age 31 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    7. 1906 · age 34 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    8. 1908 · age 36 — Ford introduced the Model T

    Questions about Morris Welch

    When was Morris Welch born?

    Morris Welch was born in 1872.

    When did Morris Welch die?

    Morris Welch died in 1910.

    How old was Morris Welch at the time of death?

    Morris Welch was about 38 years old.

    Where is Morris Welch buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Morris's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Morris Welch was born?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Morris was born.

    Who was president when Morris Welch died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Morris died.

    What major events happened during Morris Welch's lifetime?

    During Morris's lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 4); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 20); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 28); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 34).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Morris Welch?

    Federal censuses taken during Morris's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1872

    2. Death

      1910

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Morris Welch (1872–1910)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/morris-welch-1872-1910-c0d1b0f7/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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