WILLIAM LEIGH MORROW, SR was born on 2 August 1892 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado to Frank Murfee Morrow & Ariana Celeste Gaylord-Morrow.

Census records indicate William spent his life in sales careers; first in Tires, the automotive parts, until he finally owned his own Life Insurance Agency.

William married Ella Marie "Dolly" Post circa 1914, and they had FOUR children of record:

William Leigh Morrow, Jr (1917 - 1962),
Benjamin "Ben" Post Morrow (1921 - 1990),
Dolly Celeste Morrow-Altgelt (1923 - 2018), &
Marjorie Post Morrow-Jones (1927 - 2012).

William passed away on 20 July 1946 in Temple, Bell County, Texas, and he was laid to rest at Mission Burial Park South Cemetery in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

REFERENCES:

1. 7 & 8 June 1900 San Antonio Ward 4, Bexar County, Texas Census, (ED: 93, Stamped 24, Sheet 9B, Family #185, Line 62), William Leigh Morrow is in his Great-Grand-Aunt, Julia Caroline Leigh's Household. The census states he was Born: Feb 1898. (Note: States Great-Aunt, but Julia Caroline Leigh was his Great-Grand-Aunt, his Great-Grandmother's sister).

2. 28 April 1910 San Antonio Ward 4, Bexar County, Texas Census, (ED: 32, Stamped 194, Sheet 21B, Family #414, Line 65), Parents' Household, Step-Father: Ben A & Mother: Celeste Stribling.

3. 20 - 22 January 1920 San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar County, Texas Census, (ED: 63, Stamped 196, Sheet 8A, Family #Not Entered, Line 50), Head of Household, William L Morrow is a Boarder in the Lavier Hotel. (NOTE: Family Continued on Next Census Page; Stamped 196, Sheet 8B. Occupation: Salesman for a Tire & Rubber Co.

4. 15 April 1930 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas Census, (ED: 15-79, Stamped 109, Sheet 19A, Family #366, Line 19), Head of Household, William L Morrow. Occupation: Wholesale Merchant of Automobile Supplies. This Census Record indicates William and Dolly were married in 1914.

5. 30 April 1940 Bexar County, Texas Census, (ED: 15-51, Stamped 1068, Sheet 5A, Family #115, Line 40), Head of Household, W L Morrow. (NOTE: Family Continued on Next Census Page; Stamped 1068, Sheet 5B). Occupation: Owner of a Life Insurance Business.

6. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
William Leigh Morrow.
Born: 20 Aug 1892.
Birthplace: Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Residence: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Occupation: Life Insurance.
Marital Status: Married.
Dependents: Wife, and expectant child (due in 15 days).
Height: Medium, Build: Slender, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown.
Registered: 5 June 1917.
Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

7. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:
William Leigh Morrow Senior
Born: 20 Aug 1892.
Birthplace: Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Residence: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Contact Relative: (Sister) Mrs Sam Capers.
Occupation: Life Insurance Company of Virginia, 2309 Smith Young Tower, San Antonio, TX.
Height: 5Ft 9 In, Weight: 140 Lbs, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Gray, Complexion: Ruddy.
Registered: 27 April 1942.
Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

8. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:
SSN: 451181125.
William L Morrow, Sr.
Born: 20 Aug 1892.
Died: Jul 1946.
Claim Date: 17 Jan 1962.
Father: Frank Morrow.
Mother: Celeste Gaylard
Notes: 25 Nov 1977: Name listed as WILLIAM L MORROW, SR.

9. Texas, Death Certificate #29822:
Wm Leigh Morrow.
Born: 20 Aug 1892.
Birthplace: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Residence: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Died: 20 Jul 1946.
Place: Temple, Bell County, Texas.
Burial: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Occupation: General Insurance Agent.
Marital Status: Married.
Father: Francis M Morrow.
Birthplace: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
Mother: Celeste Gaylord.
Birthplace: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Informant: (Son) Ben Post Morrow.