Morrow Family
Americus Newspapers
Alan Anderson, compiler
Sept 2,1926 "Leslie - Mrs. Hugh Speer and Mrs. J.C. Hoffman at- tended the marriage of Miss Edna Robinson and Mr. Morrow in Ellaville Tuesday (Aug. 31st)." Sept 3,1926 "Ellaville - ...marriage of Miss Edna Robinson and Mr. Troy Morrow, of Atlanta...they immediately left for their home in Atlanta, where they will reside until the middle of the month when they will go to Alapaha to live, Mr. Morrow having been elected as superintendent of the Alapaha high school...Mrs. Morrow is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson...Out-of-town guests...were Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Ansley, Miss Carrie Speer, of Americus; Mrs. J.S. Murray, Albany..." Dec. 3,1926 "Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow who were the guests of their parents for several days the past week returned Monday to their home in Atlanta." July 29,1927 "Ellaville - Professor and Mrs. Troy Morrow who are spending their vacation in Atlanta arrived a few days ago for a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson." Dec. 1,1927 "Ellaville - Prof. and Mrs. Troy Morrow have re- turned to their home near Zebulon, after having been the guests for several days the past week of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson." Dec. 9,1927 "Ellaville - Mrs. A. Robinson left the past week for Pike county where she is spending some time as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Troy Morrow." Mar. 17,1928 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow of Pike county, announce the birth of a son, Monday, March 12th who has been given the name Wayne Robinson. Mrs. Morrow was before her marriage a few years ago, Miss Edna Robinson of Ellaville, having for- merly resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson in Sumter county." Sept 21,1928 "News From Ellaville - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow and little son, are spending some time with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson." Dec. 27,1933 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow and sons recently moved to the city and are occupying an apartment at the Burt house on College St." Sept 19,1936 "The office of Gov. Eugene Talmadge today announced the appointment of Troy G. Morrow as judge of the Ellaville city court..." Sept 24,1936 "MORROW TAKES OATH AS JUDGE - Troy G. Morrow, local attorney, was sworn in Saturday afternoon (Sept. 19th) by Ordinary Walter Stewart, as Judge of the City Court of Ellaville. The place was made vacant by the death of Judge E.J. Hart...Mr. Morrow has been working the past several years with the F.E.- R.A. and the W.P.A. Prior to that he taught school in Sumter county. At present he is connected with the Federal Housing Administration." Sept 25,1936 TCN - "MORROW IS JUDGE ELLAVILLE COURT - Troy G. Morrow has recently been appointed judge of the City Court of Ellaville...Judge Morrow is a gradu- ate of the University of Georgia and formerly prac- ticed law in Atlanta. For the past several years he has made his home in Ellaville. Friends of Judge Morrow feel that he is well qualified for the position of judge and are gratified to know of his appointment." Mar. 16,1939 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Wayne Morrow spent the past weekend in Albany." May 2,1940 TCN - "Ellaville Personals - Wayne Morrow underwent a tonsillectomy Tuesday morning at Boyette clinic." Sept 12,1940 TCN - "Arin Robinson, 83, a retired Ellaville busi- nessman, died at his home here Monday afternoon (Sept. 9th). Mr. Robinson was born in Gadsden County, Florida, and spent a number of years in Sumter county farming before coming to Ellaville, where he entered the grocery business. He retired six years ago because of ill health...He is survi- ved by...sons, J.H. Robinson, Ellaville; A.F. Rob- inson, Alpine, Texas;...daughters, Mrs. Hugh Mills, Albany; Mrs. Troy Morrow, Ellaville...Interment was in Ellaville cemetery." Sept 17,1942 TCN - "ELLAVILLE - Mrs. Troy Morrow was elected li- brarian...to supplant Mrs. J.H. Robinson who re- signed last week to become a member of the local rationing board." Apr. 7,1943 "Leslie News - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mills, of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, Mrs. Troy Morrow and son, Wayne, of Ellaville." Oct. 28,1943 TCN - Wayne Morrow, et. al., at Ellaville HS ninth grade prom party Aug. 24,1944 TCN - "Ellaville Locals - Marvin Morrow is spending two weeks in North Georgia." Mar. 22,1945 TCN - Marvin Morrow, et. al., Panther Patrol, Boy Scout Troop 28, Ellaville Aug. 22,1946 TCN - "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Cluey Morrow and daughters of Atlanta spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Morrow." May 3,1951 "MR. AND MRS. SPEER CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS - Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer celebrated their respective birth- days on Sunday April 29 with a family reunion... present were: Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Speer and Mrs. Johnny Baum Gardner, of Ochlochnee, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Speer, Pahokee, Fla., Miss Bettie Speer, Athens, Mr. J.S. Speer, Dahlonega, Ga., Mrs. C.J. Cheves, Gainesville, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Har- ris and children of Pelham. Others present: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson, Mrs. Troy Morrow and son, Douglas, of Ellaville, Mrs. Charles Hale and Miss Lubel Speer, Americus, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Mills, Albany..." Oct. 17,1961 "SERVICE NEWS - Army 1st Lt. Douglas C. Morrow, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow, Ellaville, Ga., recently completed the officer orientation course at The Infantry School, Fort Benning..." Apr. 16,1963 "SERVICE NEWS - Douglas Morrow, son of Judge and Mrs. T.G. Morrow of Ellaville, has recently been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Morrow, his wife and baby reside in Columbus while he is presently stationed at Fort Benning." Apr. 23,1963 "ELLAVILLE, GA. - It was a happy occasion for Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson...Saturday afternoon, April 13, at their home in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary...Mrs. Stanley Greene, niece of Mr. Robinson, met the guests at the door ...In the receiving line...Mrs. H.M. Mills of Al- bany and Mrs. Troy Morrow of Ellaville, sisters of Mr. Robinson...Out of town guests...Capt. and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and daughter, Ft. Benning; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children, Warner Robins; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and children, Columbia, S.C.; Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Americus..." June 20,1963 "SERVICE NEWS - Captain Douglas Morrow, of Ella- ville, who was recently stationed at Fort Benning, has been transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison, In- dianapolis, Indiana. He has been placed in the fi- nance department of the Army and is now attending the Army Finance School. At the completion of this course he will go to Germany for a tour of duty. Captain Morrow is the son of Judge and Mrs. Troy Morrow of Ellaville. He is married and has one ba- by daughter." Aug. 15,1963 "SERVICE NEWS - Captain Douglas Morrow...left for McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, from where he flew to Darmstadt, Germany for a three-year assign- ment with the U.S. Army. He was accompanied by his wife and baby daughter..." Nov. 9,1964 "SCHLEY NATIVE IN LAW OFFICE - Marvin T. Morrow an- nounces the opening of his office for the general practice of law...in Warner Robins...He is the son of Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow of Ellaville... married to the former Bettye S. Sutton of Americus. They have two children, a son, Alex, age eleven and a daughter, Cynthia, age seven..." Feb. 2,1965 "BIRTHS - Ellaville, Ga. - Captain and Mrs. Douglas Morrow of Hanau, Germany announce the birth of a son on January 20th whom they have named Terrell Ganes. The baby's paternal grandparents are Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow of Ellaville." Mar. 8,1966 "HOSPITAL NOTES - ...admitted...T.G. Morrow, Ella- ville..." Mar. 14,1966 "HOSPITAL NOTES - ...Dismissed...Troy G. Morrow, Ellaville..." June 7,1966 "SERVICE NEWS - Captain and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and two children have arrived in the states after a tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Germany for near- ly three years. They are presently visiting Mrs. Morrow's parents, in Gainesville, Ga., and will come to Ellaville Tuesday for a visit with Captain Mor- row's parents, Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow. They expect to report for duty in Indianapolis around July 1 where Capt. Morrow will attend school for about six months." Apr. 18,1967 "Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow were honored with a joint birthday party celebration at the Morrow home ...Tuesday April 18 will be Mr. Morrow's 80th birthday and Mrs. Morrow's birthday will be next month...Those enjoying this special occasion... were...: Mr. and Mrs. John Morrow of Bowdon, Mrs. W.T. Spears and Capt. and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and children of Atlanta, Mrs. H. Mills of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and children of Jekyll Island, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins, and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Robinson of Ellaville." Jan. 8,1969 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and fa- mily of Jekyll Island spent several days this week with his mother." Feb. 27,1969 "Ellaville News - Mrs. Troy Morrow underwent surgery at the Americus and Sumter County Hospital the past week." Mar. 4,1969 "Word was received by Ellaville relatives of the death of Mrs. H.M. Mills of Albany who passed away Sunday (Mar. 2nd). Mrs. Mills was the former Vera Robinson, a former resident of Ellaville, and was the sister of Mrs. Troy G. Morrow and John Hugh Robinson..." Apr. 30,1969 "ELLAVILLE - Major Douglas C. Morrow, formerly of Ellaville, returned to the states...after being in Vietnam...He was welcomed home by his wife Brenda and two children, Mary and Terry...his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow, entertained...honoring...the birthday anniversaries of Major Morrow, Mr. Troy Morrow and Mrs. Marvin Morrow, which all occurred in April. Those enjoying...were: Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and children, presently of Gaines- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson..." Jan. 13,1970 "BIRTHS - Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow of Fort Stewart, Georgia announce the arrival of a son at the Base Hospital...on Sunday, Jan. 11,1970, who has been named Mark Steven Morrow. The baby's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow of Ellaville and Mr. and Mrs. Harley T. James of Chi- copee, Georgia." Dec. 29,1970 "Out-of-town people attending the funeral of John Hugh Robinson...were: Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins, Major and Mrs. Douglas C. Morrow and children of Fort Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Morrow and children of Jekyll Island, Col. and Mrs. Richard A. Robinson of Eustice, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Smith of Jacksonville, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Steven Murray of Miami, Fla....Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Greene of Auburn, Ala....and Mrs. Howard Robinson of the Lowe Community." Aug. 11,1971 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow joined their son Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Rob- ins on a weekend trip to High Falls State Park near Forsyth where they attended the Morrow Reunion... Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and children of Fort Stewart joined them there..." Sept 1,1971 "Ellaville News - Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and children, Mary, Terry and Mark, of Fort Stewart, were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow." Nov. 30,1971 "Ellaville News - Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family of Jekyll Island, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and family of Warner Robins visited Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow during the holidays." Dec. 28,1971 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow spent the holiday season with Major and Mrs. Douglas Mor- row and family at Fort Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family at Jekyll Island." Feb. 8,1972 "Ellaville News - Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and family of Fort Stewart spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow. Maj. Morrow expects to go to Arabia in May for a two year assignment with the U.S. Army. His family will go with him." Mar. 7,1972 "Ellaville News - Marvin Morrow of Warner Robins and children, Alex and Cindy, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow." Apr. 5,1972 "Ellaville News - Marvin Morrow...spent Easter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." May 16,1972 "Ellaville News - Major and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and family spent from Thursday until Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow. They were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family at Jekyll Island before leaving for a new assignment with the U.S. Army in Arabia, where they will be approximately two years. Major Morrow was formerly stationed at Fort Stewart." Aug. 9,1972 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family of Jekyll Island were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow." Sept 25,1972 "Ellaville News - Marvin Morrow of Warner Robins accompanied his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow to a Morrow family reunion the past Sunday which was held at High Falls State Park near Forsyth." Dec. 1,1972 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family of Jekyll Island, Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins, Mrs. Judy Ulmer and children of Centerville spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow." Feb. 21,1973 "Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Judy Ulmer of Centerville, Georgia and Marvin Tucker Morrow of Warner Robins, which took place Friday evening (Feb. 16th) at six o'clock at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow, in Ellaville. The Reverend Ramus Freeman officia- ted." Apr. 23,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children, Rhonda and Steven, of Centerville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." May 15,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Mor- row toured Westville on Sunday and had lunch near Providence Canyon." May 22,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family of Jekyll Island and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Centerville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow on Sunday." June 26,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and family of Centerville spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." Aug. 1,1973 "Ellaville News - Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and Alex, Rhonda, and Stephen, of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow, Wayne, Jr. and Malinda, of Jekyll Island, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and Mary, Terry and Mark, who have just returned home from an army assignment in Arabia." Aug. 20,1973 "MORROW NAMED TO POSITION WITH COMPANY - Major Douglas C. Morrow...son of Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow of Ellaville, has been named executive vice- president of Morrow Leisuretime Investments, Inc., of Jekyll Island. A 13-year army veteran, the ma- jor has given up his military career to accept the post. The appointment was announced by Wayne R. Morrow, founder and president of the firm...family consists of his wife, Brenda, and three children, Mary, Terry and Mark.", with photo Aug. 28,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and Rhonda and Steven, of Centerville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." Oct. 10,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow joined Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Center- ville and attended a Morrow family reunion at Hard Labor Creek State Park near Rutledge on Sunday. They were joined there by Alex Morrow, who attends the University of Georgia." Nov. 20,1973 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow left Sunday for a three-day visit with their sons, Wayne Morrow, Douglas Morrow and their families at Jekyll Island." Jan. 17,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Morrow are vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow at Centerville." May 9,1974 "Ellaville News - Sympathy is extended to Judge and Mrs. Troy Morrow following the death of his brother, John M. Morrow, age 89, of Bowdon the past week. Family members attending the funeral at Bowdon Bap- tist Church were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow of War- ner Robins, Mrs. Wayne Morrow and Douglas Morrow, of Jekyll Island.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and daughter Malinda, and Mary Morrow, of Jekyll Island, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." May 17,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children, Steve and Rhonda, of Warner Robins, were guests of his parents on Mother's Day." July 16,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and daughter Malinda, of Jekyll Island, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." Aug. 28,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and family of Warner Robins spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." Sept 6,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and family of Warner Robins spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow, coming especially to be with them on their 48th wedding anniversary, August 31." Sept 9,1974 "Ellaville News - Mrs. John Morrow and Mrs. Georgia Allen of Bowdon spent Monday night of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." Nov. 19,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and family at Jekyll Island." Dec. 9,1974 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow on Thanksgiving Day. Joining them for Thanksgiving dinner were Mrs. John Hugh Robin- son and Mrs. Dorothy Marjet of Albany." Jan. 1,1975 "Ellaville News - The Morrow family had a gettoge- ther at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Morrow on Saturday before Christmas. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and family of Warner Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Morrow and family, of Jekyll Island, and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson." Mar. 14,1975 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow." May 1,1975 "Ellaville News - Congratulations to Judge Troy G. Morrow who celebrated his 88th birthday anniversary on Friday (Apr. 25th) with a family dinner at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children of Warner Robins and Mrs. John Hugh Robinson were pre- sent for the happy occasion." May 9,1975 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow of Warner Robins were Sunday guests of Judge and Mrs. Troy Morrow." Jan. 2,1976 "Ellaville News - Maj. (Ret.) and Mrs. Douglas Mor- row and children of Jekyll Island and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morrow and family of Warner Robins (sic) were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Morrow." Jan. 5,1976 "Ellaville News - Mrs. J.H. Robinson had Christmas lunch with the Newton Franklin families and was Christmas dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Greene." Sept 8,1976 "Judge and Mrs. Troy G. Morrow were honored on their Golden Anniversary...recently. Hosts...were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin T. Morrow at their home over- looking Lake Placid at Bonaire...assisted...by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Morrow and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Morrow, all of Jekyll Island...Those present were: ...Mrs. John Hugh Robinson...Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Greene...Mr. and Mrs. Alex H. Morrow, Miss Cindy Morrow of Warner Robins; Wayne R. Morrow, Jr., Miss Mary Morrow, Terry Morrow and Mark Morrow all of Jekyll Island; Mrs. M.T. Morrow...Social Circle; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morrow and Nancy of Clarkston... Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Morrow...of Bowdon." Oct. 1,1976 obit of Mrs. John Hugh Robinson, died Sept. 30th, aged 86 yrs. Oct. 28,1976 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and children, Steve and Rhonda, of Warner Robins, visi- ted Judge and Mrs. T.G. Morrow, Sunday afternoon." Mar. 23,1977 "Ellaville News - Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Morrow and daughter Rhonda, of Bonaire; and Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Morrow and children, Mary, Terry and Mark, of Jekyll Island were Sunday afternoon visitors of Judge and Mrs. Troy Morrow."