Morris was born Aug, 4, 1834 in Monroe Co., PA. He was the son of George Felker and "Polly" Brewer. Morris was the husband of Caroline Felker. In 1850, in Hamilton, Monroe, PA, Morris was living with his parents and 7 siblings, at age 17.
When he enlisted (Oct. 10, 1862), records show he was 28, married, and was a laborer. He served in Co. G of the 153rd REG. PA. VOL. Inf. Morris mustered out on 24 Jul 1863 at Harrisburg, PA, b~1834.
Morris and wife were living as a couple for the first time in a census in 1870, in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton Co., PA.
Between 1870 and 1880, his wife, Caroline died, because by 1880, records show, Morris is a widower with 7 children. Morris got a pension through Appl. # 395.185, filed on 2-19-1880. Roll number: T288_149.
He died on April 15, 1909, age 74, in Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA. Morris was buried in the Riverview Cemetery, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Portland, Northampton Co., PA...bio by Peggy Spengler- Moser.
Morris was born Aug, 4, 1834 in Monroe Co., PA. He was the son of George Felker and "Polly" Brewer. Morris was the husband of Caroline Felker. In 1850, in Hamilton, Monroe, PA, Morris was living with his parents and 7 siblings, at age 17.
When he enlisted (Oct. 10, 1862), records show he was 28, married, and was a laborer. He served in Co. G of the 153rd REG. PA. VOL. Inf. Morris mustered out on 24 Jul 1863 at Harrisburg, PA, b~1834.
Morris and wife were living as a couple for the first time in a census in 1870, in Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton Co., PA.
Between 1870 and 1880, his wife, Caroline died, because by 1880, records show, Morris is a widower with 7 children. Morris got a pension through Appl. # 395.185, filed on 2-19-1880. Roll number: T288_149.
He died on April 15, 1909, age 74, in Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA. Morris was buried in the Riverview Cemetery, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp, Portland, Northampton Co., PA...bio by Peggy Spengler- Moser.
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Morris Felker, Born August 4, 1834, Died April 15, 1909, Co G, 153 Regt PA Vol
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