Morse, Ephraim W., 1823-1906.

Ephraim W. Morse, a businessman and county official, was born in Amersbury, Massachusetts on October 16, 1823. He arrived in San Francisco on July 5, 1849 and mined for a short time before moving to San Diego, where he engaged in general merchandising. In 1869 Morse moved from Old San Diego to New Town. Lydia A. Gray was his first wife, teacher Mary C. Walker his second. Morse died on January 17, 1906.

From the description of Ephraim W. Morse Papers, 1849-1906. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122381522

Biography

Ephraim W. Morse was born in Amesbury, Mass., October 16, 1823. He arrived in San Francisco July 5, 1849, mined for a short time then moved to San Diego where he was in the general merchandise business. In 1869 he moved from Old San Diego to New Town. His first wife was Lydia A. Gray and his second wife was Mary C. Walker, a teacher. He died January 17, 1906.

From the guide to the Ephraim W. Morse Papers, 1849-1906, (California State Library)