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- Morrell; family
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Robert Morrell was born in Sowerby, nr Thirsk, in 1799. In 1829, he married Anna Wilson in Masham. They had three children - Robert (b. 1830), Jemima (b. 1832) and William Wilberforce (b. 1838).
In 1869, William Wilberforce Morrell married Lydia Hutchinson. They had two sons - Cuthbert (b. 1872) and John Bowes (b. 1873).
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Robert and Anna Morrell lived in Selby, where Robert worked as a bank manager. William followed in his father's footsteps and became a bank manager. He lived with his family in York.
John Bowes Morrell played an important role in the history of York. At age 17 he was apprenticed at Rowntree's Cocoa Manufacturers, and by 25 had become the director of the company.
He served as Lord Mayor in 1914 and again 1949-1950 and helped to found the University of York and the Borthwick Institute.
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Robert Morrell was born in Sowerby, nr Thirsk, in 1799. In 1829, he married Anna Wilson in Masham. They had three children - Robert (b. 1830), Jemima (b. 1832) and William Wilberforce (b. 1838).\nIn 1869, William Wilberforce Morrell married Lydia Hutchinson. They had two sons - Cuthbert (b. 1872) and John Bowes (b. 1873).
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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CALM accession entry
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www.mansionhouseyork.com
www.rowntreesociety.org