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In Memory of William Morris
Who Departed this Life 3rd February
1813, Aged 83 Years. ALSO Mary
his Wife and Daughter of Edward
and Hannah Weston of Farndon who
died 21st February 1777 Aged 36 Years.



William was the third child and eldest son of William Morris and Mary Nursey. He was baptised at Desborough on 28 Sep 1729.

His wife Mary Weston was born about 1741, probably at Farndon. It's not yet known whether this was Farndon in Cheshire or Farndon in Nottinghamshire.