Nicholas D. MORRISH [435] 2,407
- Born: 7 May 1864, Goderich, Huron, Ontario, Canada 2
- Marriage (1): Margaret L. RUEHLE [307] on 25 January 1893 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 2
- Died: 28 September 1952, Alma, Gratiot, Michigan, United States at age 88 387
Another name for Nicholas was Nick MORRISH.
FamilySearch ID: 96DM-X5K.
Noted events in his life were:
1. He has conflicting birth information of 7 May 1863.
2. In 1871 he had a residence in Colbourne, South Huron, Ontario, Canada. 387
3. He immigrated from Canada in 1890 to , , , United States. 2
4. He appeared on the 1900 United States census on 16 June 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.
In the 1900 US Federal Census Nicholas' household included his wife Maggie Morrish (Ruehle), sister-in-law Emma Common (Ruehle) and his brother Marshall Morrish. This event was shared with Emma Jane RUEHLE [305], Margaret L. RUEHLE [307], and Marshal MORRISH [1390].
5. He worked as a druggist on 16 June 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 2
6. On 16 June 1900 he resided at 319 Peck Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.
In the 1900 US Federal Census Nicholas' household included his wife Maggie Morrish (Ruehle), sister-in-law Emma Common (Ruehle) and his brother Marshall Morrish. This event was shared with Emma Jane RUEHLE [305], Margaret L. RUEHLE [307], and Marshal MORRISH [1390].
7. He appeared on the 1910 United States census on 15 April 1910 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1910_USA_MI_Chippewa_12_17_10a This event was shared with Margaret L. RUEHLE [307].
8. On 15 April 1910 he resided at 319 Peck Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.
9. The biography of Nicholas D. Morrish was published by The Lewis Publishing Company in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, 1911, 144
From "A History of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan and its People Volume II. Its Mining, Lumber and Agricultural Industries" by Alvah L. Sawyer, pages 999-1000
Nicholas D. Morrish
Conspicuous among the foremost citizens of Sault Saint Marie is Nicholas D. Morrish, proprietor of the Morrish Pharmacy, which is located at 500 Ashmun street, in the Newton Block. Industrious, enterprising and full of vim, he is especially active in advancing the mercantile prosperity of this part of the Northern Peninsula, and is prominent and active in fraternal circles. Of English ancestry, he was born May 7, 1864, in Goderich, Huron county, Ontario, a son of Nicholas Morrish. His grandfather, Thomas Morrish, came with his family from England to this country in 1844, settling as a pioneer in Huron county, Ontario, where he spent his remaining days, attaining the advanced age of ninety-four years.
Nicholas Morrish was born in Devonshire, England, in 1829, and when a lad of sixteen years came with his parents to America. Soon after becoming of age he took up wild land in Huron county, Ontario and from the wilderness hewed him a farm of one hundred and seventy-five acres, each year adding to its improvements and to its value. He likewise owned and operated a saw mill in Goderich, and was there a respected and honored resident until his death, in 1893. He married Mary Jewel, who was born in Goderich, Ontario, in 1842, and is still living on the home farm in that place. Both she and her husband united with the Methodist Episcopal church many years ago. Of the eleven children born of their union, ten are now living, Nicholas D. being the second child in succession of birth.
Having obtained a practical education in the schools of Goderich, Nicholas D. Morrish began learning the druggist's trade in 1887, in Teeswater, Ontario, serving an apprenticeship of two years. Coming to Sault Sainte Marie in 1889, Mr. Morrish was in the employ of Fred R. Price, druggist, as a clerk until 1892, when he bought a drug business in East Saginaw, Michigan. In the spring of 1893 Mr. Morrish returned to Sault Sainte Marie, and here embarked in the drug business on his own account. Winning the confidence of the people, he built up a successful trade, and on March 25, 1907, enlarged his operations by adding a jewelry department, his store, located in the Newton Block, at the corner of Ashmun and Spruce streets, being one of the finest and most modern drug and jewelry establishments in Chippewa county.
Mr. Morrish married, January 25, 1892, Margaret Ruehle, who was born in this city, and has here spent the greater part of her life. Her father, William Reuhle, was born in Germany, and after coming to the United States lived for some time in the East. He afterward spent awhile in Detroit, Michigan, from there coming, in 1844, to Sault Sainte Marie, which was then a small hamlet, becoming the pioneer shoemaker of this locality. He was one of the leading pioneers of the place, and one of the very first members of the Sault Sainte Marie Lodge, No. 123, I.O.O.F. He was a great friend of Andrew Blank, and a prominent member of the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Ruehle married, in this city, Barbara Ungerer, a native of Germany, and they reared six children, Mrs. Morrish being the fifth child in order of birth. Mr. Ruehle died in July, 1892, and Mrs. Ruehle is still living in Sault Sainte, Marie.
Fraternally Mr. Morrish is a member of Bethel Lodge, No. 158, R.A.M.; a member and the treasurer of Sault Sainte Marie Council, No. 69, R. & S. M., a member and past commander of Sault Sainte Marie Commandery, No. 45, K. T.; a member of Ahmed Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., of Marquette Michigan; a member of Red Cross Lodge, No. 51, K. of P.; and of Soo Rapids Camp, M. W. A.
10. In 1930 he had a residence in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 387
Nicholas married Margaret L. RUEHLE [307] [MRIN: 159], daughter of Wilhelm RUEHLE [139] and Barbara UNGERER [140], on 25 January 1893 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.2 (Margaret L. RUEHLE [307] was born on 6 November 1870 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States,2 died on 8 August 1934 and was buried in 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.)
Marriage Notes:
Saturday, December 17, 1892, Page 12
The marriage of Miss Maggie Ruehle and Nicholas Morrish is announced for Jan 21, next. Mr. Morrish was formerly chief clerk at Price's and is now doing well at Saginaw in the drug business for himself. Both have a very large circle of friends in the Soo.
---Transcribed from The Sault Ste. Marie News (The Democrat) by Ida Reed.
Saturday, January 28, 1893, Page 1
The Morrish-Ruehle Nuptials.
N. D. Morrish and Miss Margaret Ruehle were united in marriage Wednesday evening (Jan 25, 1893), at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Wm. Ruehle, by Rev. T. R. Easterday, in the presence of only relatives and a few intimate friends. Afterward a wedding supper and reception were given. Mr. Morrish was formerly employed by F. R. Price in the Medical Hall, and has many friends here. Mrs. Morrish has lived here for years and was a general favorite. The happy couple left Thursday for Saginaw, which will be their home, and where Mr. Morrish is now in the pharmacy business. THE NEWS extends its best wishes.
---Transcribed from The Sault Ste. Marie News (The Democrat) by Ida Reed.
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