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History of Morris, (Grundy County) IllinoisOur database does not include an historic photo for Morris, (Grundy County) Illinois, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of Jessie Bartlett Davis Jessie Bartlett Davis, singer, was born in Morris, Ill.; daughter of Elias and Rachel (Conklin) Bartlett. Her parents, who were musicians of some renown, were both natives of New York state. Jessie attended the public schools, and at an early age began the study of music. She studied under eminent teachers in America and Europe, and in 1880 made her professional d?but as Buttercup in "Pinafore." After one year's study in Europe she went into grand opera but it did not prove sufficiently remunerative and she entered light opera, singing contralto ports in the Carleton opera company. In 1888 she was engaged as leading contralto in the "Bostonians," her most successful part being Alan-a-Dale in "Robin Hood." She was married in 1880 to W. J. Davis, and had one son, W. J. Davis, Jr., born in 1884. |
Illinois Facts: Grundy County Facts: Seat: MorrisEstablished: 1841 Formed from: LaSalle
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: MORRIS, a thriving post-village, capital of Grundy co., Illinois, is on the Illinois and Michigan canal, 62 miles S. W. from Chicago. It is the principal shipping point for the grain of Grundy county. The Chicago and Rock Island railroad passes through the village. About 400,000 dollars' worth of produce was received here in 1852. Laid out in 1841. Population in 1853, estimated at 800. Morris is situated 157 meters above sea level. |