Baker H. Morrow

Family/Spouse: JoAnn Strathman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Parents: Obit names them.
• Residence: May 1981, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Obituary: 3 Nov 1994, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; In the Albuquerque Journal: MORROW? Judge Findley H. Morrow, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1937, died Monday, October 31, 1994, of an acute respiratory illness. Mr. Morrow who was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1920, was a second-generation New Mexican. The families of his parents, the late Beulah E. Findley (Morrow) and Clinto H. Morrow, were pioneer homesteaders from respectively, Capulin in Union County and Serafina, near Starvation Peak at the east end of Glorieta Pass. Mr. Morrow graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico, and served with distinction as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII, despite a severe and disabling eye injury suffered in childhood. He was elected Judge of the Albuquerque Police Court (the predecessor of today's Metro court) in 1950, where he was widely respected for his even-handed and through application of the law. He also served the citizens of Bernalillo County as a State Representative from 1954 to 1956. Mr. Morrow was a lifelong and enthusiastic Democrat. Possessed of a restless and penetrating intellect, a remarkable memory, and multiple, broad interests, the colorful career of his middle years included work in insurance, real estate, and the retail grocery business. Returning to the University of New Meico in the early 1970s, Mr. Morrow earned a master's degree in Psychology and Guidance and counseling and subsequently became Area Superviso ro fat New Mexico Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the eastern half of the state, a position he held until his retirement in 1979. He was an avid student of Roman and Carthaginian as well as Southwest history. Hew as also a tournament winning golfer, and expert snooker player, and a woodcarver of extraordinary talent and accomplishment. Survivors include Hazel B. Morrow, his loving and devoted wife of over 49 years; daughters, Rosalind Anderson and Julia M. Huchmala and husband John of Albuquerque; sons, Thomas F. Morrow and wife, Sherry of Lynn Haven, FL, and Baker H. Morrow and wife, JoAnn Strathman of Albuquqerque[ grandsons [sic], Clinton Anderson, John M. Huchmala, and Matthew Huchmala of Albuquerque, and Philip Morrow of Florida; granddaughters Lauren Anderson, Marian Anderson, and Susan Morrow of Albuquerque, and Kendra Morrow of Florida; sister, Betty Ruth Morrow of San Patricio, NM; Aunts, Fay Hays of Las Vegas, NM, Lois Findley of Albuquerque, and Jessie Morrow of Ephraim, UT; in-laws, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson of Rocky Ford, CO, Mr. and Mrs. Les Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Virgin Stormo all of Albuquerque; cousin, Bill Chandler and wife, Veda of Albuquerque and numerous other good friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was much-loved and his wise counsel will be sorely missed. Private graveside services were held at Sunset Memorial Park with John D. Ratliff, officiating. Pallbearers were Philip Morrow, John M. Huchmala, Matthew A. Huchmala, Clinton L. Anderson, Robert Baker and Michael R. Baker. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, University of New Mexico, with Rev. Ted Roberts, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or to the UNM Foundation Inc., Hoogin Hall, Albuquerque, NM. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.

Findley married Hazel [Findley] [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Beulah Eudocia Findley about 1920. Beulah (daughter of George Louis Findley and Bedy Etta Walker) was born on 21 Aug 1898 in Missouri, USA; died on 10 May 1981 in . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: From the Albuquerque Journal: "Morrow?Beulah E. "Mom" Morrow, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, died Sunday at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, Clinton H. "Pop" Morrow of the home, a son, Findley H. and wife, Hazel Morrow, Albuquerque, a daughter, Betty Ruth Snelling, Albuquerque, a brother, Lee Findley, Oregon, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught a Ladies Sunday School Class for 46 years. She attended Normal School (now Highlands University), and she taught school for four years in Northeast New Mexico. She was a real estate saleswoman for several years. The family will meet friends at the French Mortuary, 1111 University NE, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The casket will not be opened during services. Services will be announced by French Mortuary. Those who prefer may make contributions to the Outstretched Hand Ministry of the First Baptist Church, 101 Broadway NE, Albuquerque 87201."
• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Montier, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Rock County, Ellis County, Oklahoma, USA
• Census: Jan 1920, Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 11 Apr 1930, 513 Hancock, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
• Census: 15 Apr 1940, University Heights, Albuquerque (3721 Mesa Verde), Bernanlillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: 1 Feb 1974, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Residence: Jan 1980, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA

Notes:

Census:

1. Finley, Louis, head, white, male, April 1863, 37, married 13 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, can read and write, owns farm with mortgage, farm schedule no. 99
2. _____, Beedy E., wife, white, female, February 1866, 34, married 13 years, 5 children 5 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, July, daughter, white, female, September 1888, 12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read and write
4. _____, William R., son, white, male, June 1892, 8, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
5. _____, Thomas L., son, white, male, June 1894, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
6. _____, Miney S., daughter, white, female, January 1896, 4, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
7. _____, Bula, daughter, white, female, August 1898, 1, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, George L., head, male, white, 46, first marriage, married 23 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, general farm, own account, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule no. 66
2. _____, Bedy E., white, female, 44, first marriage, married 23 years, 9 children 8 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Emma S., daughter, female, white, 14, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Bula E., daughter, female, white, 11, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Elza E., son, male, white, 9, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
6. _____, Elmer E., son, male, white, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
7. _____, Raymond L., son, male, white, 1 9/12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton H., head, owns, free of mortgage, male, white, 21, married, can read and write, Texas, Texas, U.S., salesman, grocery store
2. _____, Beulah E., wife, female, white, 21, married, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, Floyd, brother, male, white, 23, single, can read and write, Texas, Texas, U.S., no occupation

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton H., head, owns, $3500, not a farm, male, white, 31, first married age 21, can read and write, Texas, Texas, Texas, salesman, packing house, not a veteran
2. _____, Beulah E., wife, female, white, 31, married, first married age 21, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, Findley H., son, male, white, 9, attending school, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri
4. _____, Betty R., daughter, female, white, 3 [and 9 months], New Mexico, Texas, Missouri

[Next door is Ray N. Walker, probably the son of Theodore Whitfield Walker]

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton, head, owns, value $6000, male, white, 41, married, completed grade 8, born Texas, same house (1935), works for pay, wholesale salesman, meats packing, worked 52 weeks, income $1900
2. _____, Beulah, wife, female, white, 41, married, completed 2 years high school, Missouri, same place (1935), did not work for pay, no income
3. _____, Findley, son, male, white, 19, single, attended school, completed 4 years high school, New Mexico, same place (1935), worked for pay, worked 20 hours, printer's helper, book store [illegible word]
4. _____, Betty Ruth, daughter, female, white, 13, attended school, completed grade 7, New Mexico, same place (1935)
5. Findley, George l., father in law, male, white, 77, married, completed grade 6, Georgia, same place (1935), not employed, other income
6. _____, Etta, mother in law, female, white, 74, married, completed grade 6, Tennessee, same place (1935), not employed

Notes:

Married:

Probably married in New Mexico.

Children: 2. Findley H. Morrow was born in 1920 in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA; died on 31 Oct 1994; was buried in Sunset Memorial, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. Betty Ruth Morrow was born on 20 Sep 1926 in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, USA; died on 23 Aug 2003 in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA.

Other Events:

• Parents:

  George Louis Findley's death certificate names his parents as William Findley and Lavada Holden, both born in Georgia.

• Obituary: 5 Feb 1941, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA;

  Obit, George L. Findley

  FINDLEY--George Louis Findley, age 78 years, passed away at the home of his son, E. E. Findley, early Monday night. He was retired Baptists minister and had resided in the state for the last 29 years, moving from Las Vegas to Albuquerque about five years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. H. or row and Mrs. C. W. Chandler, and by two sons, Ray and E. E., all of Albuquerque, and by two other sons, Lee of Las Vegas and Rutherford of Spokane, Wash. and by one brother. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from theFirst Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. A Hope Owen will officiate, assisted by the Rev. L. M. Walker. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary in charge.

Notes:

Died:

Cause of death: chronic myocarditis and nephritis, uremia, senility, due to carcinoma left ear.

George married Bedy Etta Walker on 16 Dec 1886 in Howell County, Missouri, USA. Bedy (daughter of Helton Rutherford Walker and Esther Elizabeth Thornton) was born on 22 Feb 1866 in Tennessee, USA; died on 4 Feb 1941 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried in Albuquerque-Sunset Memorial Park, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Parents:

  Bedie's death certificate identifies her parents as "Rutherford Walker" and Elizabeth Thornton, both born in Tennessee.

• Census: 13 Jun 1870, Pine Wood (post office), 6th Civil District, Hickman County, Tennessee, USA
• Census: 19 Jun 1880, Goldsberry township, Howell County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 12 Jun 1900, Montier township, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 26 Apr 1910, Rock township, Ellis County, Oklahoma, USA
• Census: 12 Jan 1920, Smith township (Twp. 28, Rg. 28), Union County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 10 Apr 1930, Malpie (precinct 26), Union County, New Mexico, USA
• Census: 15 Apr 1940, University Heights, Albuquerque (3721 Mesa Verde), Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
• Obituary: 5 Feb 1941, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA;

  Obit, Bedie Etta Findley

  FINDLEY--Mrs. Beatty Etta Findley, widow of George L. Findley, passed away at the home of her son, E. E. Findley, early Tuesday afternoon. She had resided here for the last five years, coming from Las Vegas, N. M. She is survived by four sons, Ray and Elva [sic] of Albuquerque, Lee of Las Vegas and Rutherford of Spokane, Wash., and by two daughters, Mrs. C. H. Morrow and Mrs. C. W. Chandler of Albuquqerque. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. A. Hope Owen will officiate, assisted by the Rev. L. M. Walker. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Notes:

Birth:

Named for her maternal grandmother, Obedience "Bedie" (Clark) Thornton, her name is seen variously as Beeda, Bedy, Bedie, but never as Obedience.

Name:

Bedie's death certificate and her obituary both name her as "Beatty" Etta. These are the only instances that I have seen of this spelling. Also seen as "Beda" and "Bedy."

Though named for her maternal grandmother, I have never seen her referenced with the full name "Obedience," and she was probably just named the shorter "Bedie."

Census:

1. Walker, H. R., 42, male, white, work on farm, real estate value $250, personal $800, Tennessee
2. _____, Elizabeth, 32, female, white, keeping house, Tennessee
3. _____, Docia, 15, female, white, work in cotton mill, Tennessee
4. _____, William, 14, male, white, work on farm, Tennessee, [can read, implied], cannot write
5. _____, Thos. N., 12, male, white, work in cotton mill, Tennessee, cannot write
6. _____, Mary C., 10, female, white, work in cotton mill, Tennessee, cannot write
7. _____, Sarah A., 8, female, white, Tennessee
8. _____, Beeda E., 4, female, white, Tennessee
9, _____, Coantha L., white, female, white, Tennessee
10. _____, Martha J., white, female, 5 months, Tennessee, born in January
11. Thornton, Beeda, 54, female, white, Tennessee

Census:

1. Walker, R. Helton, white, male, 51, married, farmer, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
2. _____, E. Easter, white, female, 42, wife, married, keeping house, Alabama, North Carolina, North Carolina
3. _____, B. Etta, white, female, 14, daughter, at home, attending school, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
4. _____, C. Lenora, white, female, 12, daughter, at home, attending school, cannot write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
5. _____, J. Martha, white, female, 10, daughter, at home, attending school, cannot write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
6. _____, R. More, white, male, 9, son, at home, attending school, cannot read or write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
7. _____, A. Helton, white, male, 6, son, at home, cannot read or write, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama
8. _____, T. W. Theodore, white, male, 4, son, at home, Missouri, Tennessee, Missouri

Census:

1. Finley, Louis, head, white, male, April 1863, 37, married 13 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, can read and write, owns farm with mortgage, farm schedule no. 99
2. _____, Beedy E., wife, white, female, February 1866, 34, married 13 years, 5 children 5 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, July, daughter, white, female, September 1888, 12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read and write
4. _____, William R., son, white, male, June 1892, 8, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
5. _____, Thomas L., son, white, male, June 1894, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attended school 4 months, can read, cannot write
6. _____, Miney S., daughter, white, female, January 1896, 4, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee
7. _____, Bula, daughter, white, female, August 1898, 1, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee


Census:

1. Findley, George L., head, male, white, 46, first marriage, married 23 years, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, general farm, own account, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule no. 66
2. _____, Bedy E., white, female, 44, first marriage, married 23 years, 9 children 8 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Emma S., daughter, female, white, 14, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Bula E., daughter, female, white, 11, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Elza E., son, male, white, 9, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
6. _____, Elmer E., son, male, white, 6, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, attending school
7. _____, Raymond L., son, male, white, 1 9/12, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee

Census:

1. Findley, G. L., head, owns with mortgage, male, white, 56, married, can read and write, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, farmer, farm, own account, farm schedule, no. 5
2. _____, Bedy E., wife, female, white, 53, married, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama
3. _____, Thomas L., son, male, white, 26, single, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm, worker
4. _____, James E., son, male, white, 16, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm
5. _____, Ramond L., son, male, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, labor, farm

Census:

1. Findley, Elza E., head, owns, farm, male, white, 29, single, can read and write, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, farmer, general farm, not a veteran, farm schedule, 3
2. _____, George L., father, male, white, 67, married, first married age 23, can read and write, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, no occupation
3. _____, Etta, mother, female, white, 64, married, first married age 20, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Alabama, housekeeper

Census:

1. Morrow, Clinton, head, owns, value $6000, male, white, 41, married, completed grade 8, born Texas, same house (1935), works for pay, wholesale salesman, meats packing, worked 52 weeks, income $1900
2. _____, Beulah, wife, female, white, 41, married, completed 2 years high school, Missouri, same place (1935), did not work for pay, no income
3. _____, Findley, son, male, white, 19, single, attended school, completed 4 years high school, New Mexico, same place (1935), worked for pay, worked 20 hours, printer's helper, book store [illegible word]
4. _____, Betty Ruth, daughter, female, white, 13, attended school, completed grade 7, New Mexico, same place (1935)
5. Findley, George l., father in law, male, white, 77, married, completed grade 6, Georgia, same place (1935), not employed, other income
6. _____, Etta, mother in law, female, white, 74, married, completed grade 6, Tennessee, same place (1935), not employed

Died:

Cause of death: chronic myocarditis, asthma, senility. Other conditions: "Grief from loss husband."

Notes:

Married:

License issued 15 December 1886.

Children: Julia Bertrude Findley was born on 19 Sep 1887 in Missouri, USA; died on 31 Jan 1974 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. Lavada E. Findley was born on 16 Mar 1889; died on 20 May 1895. William Rutherford Findley was born on 1 Jun 1891 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Jan 1971 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Thomas Lee Findley was born on 15 Jun 1894 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 27 Sep 1981 in Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA. Emma S. Findley was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Missouri, USA; died on 14 Dec 1910. 5. Beulah Eudocia Findley was born on 21 Aug 1898 in Missouri, USA; died on 10 May 1981 in . Elza Eugene Findley was born on 19 Jan 1901 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 2 Jul 1966 in Altrisco (Albuquerque), Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. Elmer James Findley was born on 17 Oct 1903 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 18 Sep 1923 in Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA. Raymond L. Findley was born in 18 July 1908 in Missouri, USA; died in Jun 1980 in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, USA.