Morrell, Joseph, 1856-1906

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Dates

Existence: 1856 - 1906

Biographical History

Joseph Morrell (1856-1906) was a businessman and father.

Joseph Morrell was born on February 11, 1856 in London, England to parents Thomas and Selina Johnson Morrell. His family moved to Utah in 1861 and settled in Logan. He was baptized on July 2, 1868.

After acquiring some education Joseph began working at Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Insitution before starting his own business. Joseph also served on the board of the Utah Agricultural College for many years, represeting his district. He filled vaious other public position throughout his lifetime. He was a consistent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and from 1880-1882 served a mission in the southern states. He was a member of his stake high priests quoroum and was serving as stake president at the time of his death.

Joseph married Margaret Rowland on February 20, 1879 in Salt Lake City, Utah and together they had 7 children. He later married Mary Ann Danes on October 23, 1898 in Preston, Idaho and together they had 4 children.

Joseph passed away on May 30, 1906 in Logan, Utah where he is buried.

Citation:

GoogleBooks.com, January 8, 2015 (Joseph Morrell was born on February 11, 1856 in London, England to parents Thomas and Selina Johnson Morrell; family moved to Utah in 1861 and settled in Logan; baptized on July 2, 1868; after acquiring some education Joseph began working at Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Insitution before starting his own business; served on the board of the Utah Agricultural College for many years, represeting his district; filled vaious other public position throughout his lifetime; consistent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and from 1880-1882 served a mission in the southern states;member of his stake high priests quoroum and was serving as stake president at the time of his death).

FamilySearch.com, January 5, 2015 (Joseph married Margaret Rowland on February 20, 1879 in Salt Lake City, Utah and together they had 7 children; married Mary Ann Danes on October 23, 1898 in Preston, Idaho and together they had 4 children; passed away on May 30, 1906 in Logan, Utah where he is buried).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Clawson Y. Cannon family scrapbook, 1859-1975

Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197232480050], Folder: 1-8

Identifier: MSS 7793 Series 1

Scope and Contents Contains an anthology of family and personal histories about Clawson Y. Cannon; his relatives; and the relatives of his wife, Winnifred Morrell. The majority of the histories concern his ancestors, but the series includes a lengthy autobiography of Cannon himself. Includes photographs of friends and family, letters, magazine articles, articles written by the subjects, notifications of awards granted, diplomas, missionary histories, religious speeches, biographies, nostalgic writings, and...

Dates: 1859-1975

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Clawson Y. Cannon papers

Joseph Morrell papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 1218

Scope and Contents

Collection contains photocopies of handwritten and signed letters, a mission call from John Taylor, and photographs relating to the life of Joseph Morrell. Photographs are mainly portraits but also show town and family life. Also includes photographs of famliy and close friends including prominent church leader George Q. Cannon. Materials date from approximately 1863 to 1963.

Dates: Approximately 1863-1963

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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