Gaven H. Morrison, 1835-1916

Semi-Weekly Iowegian – 24 February 1916

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  Gaven H. Morrison was born in Clearmount (sic) Co., Ohio, Aug. 24, 1835, and departed this life February 20, 1916, aged 80 years, 5 months and 26 days.  He was married to Mary Ann [Dunham] Barr in 1853 and came to Iowa in 1865, and settled near Montrose.  In 1881 he came to Appanoose Co. settling on the farm which has since been his home.  His beloved wife preceded him to the other world Oct. 17, 1914.  Mr. Morrison has been in poor health for the past 5 years, and has been cared for by his three children living near him, namely, Wm. Morrison, Plano; B. A. Morrison and Mrs. Ed Bollman.  All the children were present except Mrs. Andrew Kershaw of Oakdale, Wash.  He has two sisters living at Montrose, one stepson [John Wilson Barr] and many friends who extend their sympathy to the ones that are left behind to mourn.

  The funeral was held at the M. E. church at Jerome on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Geo. L. Roper officiating and burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for

Gaven H. and 
Mary Ann Dunham Barr Morrison

Row 5, Block 20, Lot 3

Mary Ann Dunham Barr Morrison, 1833-1914

The Centerville Iowegian – 23 October 1914

Seymour Democrat – 29 October 1914

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  Mary Ann Dunham was born in Clearmont (sic) County, Ohio, July 27, 1833 and died at her home near Jerome, Ia., Oct. 17, 1914, aged 81 years, 2 months, 20 days.

  She was first united in marriage to Wilson Barr in 1849.  The husband died in 1850.  To them was born one son, John Wilson Barr, who lives near Livingston, Ia.  In 1853 she was married to G. H. Morrison.  To them were born 10 children, four of whom are living, two sons and two daughters, Sarah Kershaw, Oskaloosa, Ia., Wm. S. Morrison, Plano, Ia., Mintie Bollman and Bert Morrison, Jerome.  Also two grandchildren, Mary and Ida Morrison.  Five children and the husband survive here.

  She was converted in her youth and united with the M. E. Church where she has lived a faithful Christian life.  In her home life she has been a true wife, a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor.

  The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, Jerome, on Wednesday forenoon October 21, 1814, at 10:30 o’clock.  A large number of friends and neighbors gathered at the church and cemetery.  The entire community sympathize with the bereaved family.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Clemens of Seymour, Ia., assisted by Rev. Roper of Jerome.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for

Gaven H. and Mary A. Dunham Morrison

Row 5, Block 20, Lot 3

Rev. Andrew Kershaw, 1847-1928

The Seymour Herald – 16 August 1928

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  Andrew Kershaw was born in Oldham, England, February 11, 1847 and passed away at his late home in Seymour, Iowa, August 9, 1928, at the age of 81 years, 5 months, and 25 days.

  He accompanied by his parents, emigrated to the United States in 1850 and located six miles from Philadelphia, Penn.  Ten years later his family came west and established a home in Johnson county, Iowa.

  In his early youth he felt called to the ministry, and entered the State University of Iowa to fit himself for the sacred and arduous responsibilities of that high calling.  He was admitted on trial in the Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church on September, 1874.  In 1883 he transferred to the Nebraska Conference and served within its bound for five years.  He transferred to the Puget Sound Conference and served two years. The he labored twelve years in the Oregon Conference.  At the time of his death, he had been an honored member of the Montana Conference for twenty-seven years.

  Brother Kershaw was a man of many parts.  His mind was unusually alert and well stored with general and useful knowledge, but especially with the precious truth of the blessed Gospel. His command of the promises of God was quite wonderful.  He was a workman that need not be ashamed for he could rightly divide the word of truth.  His retirement from the active ministry did not end his interest in the welfare of souls, for he sought opportunities to preach and teach the Word, and his efforts were signally blessed of God.  He was exceptionally gifted in prayer.  He was a good minister of Jesus Christ.

  He was united in marriage to Mary Sidles at Jerome, Iowa, September 7, 1880.  There was one child born to this union, Charles Paul Kershaw of Streator, Illinois.  After the delightful fellowship and self-sacrificing labor together in the Master’s vineyard extending over a period of fifteen years, he experienced the great sorrow of parting with his beloved helpmate who had shared with him the trials and poys of the Gospel ministry.

  On December 18, 1898 he was married to Sarah E. Morrison, and who for thirty years was a loyal yoke fellow with him in every field of labor to which he as assigned.

  The deceased removed from the West in the fall of 1926 and established his home in Seymour.  At the outset he took an active part in the work of the church.  He was especially attentive to the Sunday School and the prayer meeting until failing health forced him to discontinue his activities.  About three months ago he was the victim of two or three light strokes.  His powers and faculties gradually waned until he went peacefully asleep to awake in the presence of the Master he so cheerfully and faithfully served.

  He is survived by his bereaved wife; his son, Paul, three grandsons and two granddaughters.  There are also two brothers, Ralph Kershaw of Oklahome; Ben Kershaw of Nebraska, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Williams of Colorado.

  Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church Sunday morning by the Rev. D. J. McKay assisted by Rev. J. A. Wilson, pastor of the Methodist Church, Mystic, Iowa.  Interment was in the Jerome cemetery.

Rev. Andrew Kershaw, 1847-1928

Daily Iowegian - 10 August 1928

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Former Plano Pastor Dies

  Plano, Ia., Aug. 10 -- Rev. Andrew Kershal (sic), a pioneer pastor of Plano Methodist church passed away August 9th, at his home in Seymour. He was stricken with paralysis four months or more ago. His age was 86. He is survived by his wife and one son, Paul, of Streator, Ill.  He was a brother-in-law of W. S. Morrison of Plano.

  Burial will be at Jerome Sunday at 11 o'clock.

Sarah Morrison Kershaw, 1854-1932

  Sarah E. Morrison-Kershaw, wife of the late Rev. Andrew Kershaw and daughter of Gaven and Mary Ann Morrison, was born April 11, 1854, in Clermont county, Ohio, and departed this life May 26, 1932, at the home of her youngest brother, Bert Morrison of Jerome, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 15 days. When she was a small child she came with her parents to Iowa, the family locating near Jerome. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Jerome in her youth.

  On Sept. 18, 1898, she was married to Rev. Andrew Kershaw and became a kind mother to his small son, Paul. From that time most of her life was spent in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming as a faithful helper of her husband, who was appointed to churches in these different states.

  After many years of faithful service they retired at an old age and in 1926 moved to Seymour, Iowa, near their relatives and old friends.

  She was preceded in death by her husband in 1928; she then made her home with her half brother, John Barr, and later with her sister, Mrs. Mintie Bollman, each of these also preceded her in death. The last five months was spent at the home of her youngest brother, Bert Morrison. 

  She is survived by a stepson, C. Paul Kershaw, and family of Streator, Ill., who were unable to be present, two brothers: William Morrison of Plano, Ia., and Bert Morrison of Jerome, and two nieces, Mrs. Mary Morrison-Jones of Ottumwa, Ia. and Mrs. Ida Morrison-Mincks of Jerome.

  The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Jas. A. Wilson, in the church in Jerome and interment was in the cemetery near by.