George MORSE of Purlieu Farm (General)

by ChrisW , Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 15:46 (4718 days ago) @ ChrisW

Yep. Looks like I have to claim the clumsy beggar then! (My thanks to you both).

George Edward Morse was the son of William Morse & Jemime Lowe of Viney Hill.
He was married to Martha Powell.

I also came across other references to a George Morse in the Citizen and I think it may be the same one.

Gloucester Citizen Gloucestershire, England 10 Oct 1903

LYDNEY Mr. George Morse, who has recently resigned his office as choirmaster after 20 years. The presentation was made by Mr. W. Purnell, deacon. The valuable services which Mr. Morse had rendered were spoken to by Messrs. Purnell, Percy H. Bennett (on be.....)

16 Sep 1902
BLAKENEY Mr. George Morse, rendered the anthem Blessed is the man, Messrs. W. Hulin and P. Bennett sharing the duties of organist. The collections, which were good, were for the chapel funds.

Does anyone out there know if it is the same one please?

PS Your project sounds very interesting Marilyn and I would be delighted if you found anything that puts meat on my family bones!