September 20, 1855, Mr. Morley was united in marriage with Senah E. Jones, who was born in Missouri, and from that state crossed the plains in 1852, accompanying her parents, Lewis and Polly Ann (McAlpin) Jones. She passed to the higher life in 1886. To Mrs. Morley sixteen children were born, namely : George W., who lives near Silverton; Jerome, living at home; Levi, deceased; Nettie,
wife of Philip Hicks, residing southwest of Silverton; Joshua M., of Silverton; Mary Catharine, wife of John C. Warnock, residing near Silverton; Laura Alice, wife of William S. Jack, of Silverton; Charles, residing near Silverton; Effie, wife of John Hicks; Iva B., at home; Rosa, wife of Howard C. Whitlock ; Ella, wife of Dennis C. McCleary; John L.; Roy; Rachel, and Ruth.

"Portrait & Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley Oregon." Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1903. p. 1153. This is an free, open source book.

Husband: John Morley -- FAG# 52828402

John's parents were Moses Morley and Catherine [Wadkins] Morley.

"In the spring of 1843 the American inhabitants of the Willamette Valley organized a provisional government. A legislative committee was appointed on May 2, 1843 and on July 5, 1843 the original constitution prepared by this legislative body was approved by the people, agreeing to adopt the laws and regulations, until such time as the United States of America extend their jurisdiction over us. This was done so that any person holding land at this time wishing to establish or claim ownership could do so. The claimants had six months to make permanent improvements to establish said claim, and the following individuals filed papers to do so." Genealogical Forum of Oregon - Page 155 of the Oregon Provisional Land Claims Abstracts

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Her husband was at Champoeg for the Provisional Vote? He claimed land under the Provisional Government later located in Marion County.
The Provisional Government was the first recognized Oregon government by the United States of America. It was before women had the legal right to vote.

Her husband, John Morley was born 09 May 1823 in
Jackson County, Ohio and he died 15 Jan 1907 in
Silverton, Marion County, Oregon.



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Oregon State Archives, Salem
Case#: Vol 6 pg 091
Name: Morley, John
Date: 10/26/1847
Record Type: Land Claim
County: Champoeg
Source: Provisional and Territorial
Remarks: Located in Marion County
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Oregon State Archives, Salem
Case#: 1078
Name: Moorley / Morley, John
Date: 1849
Record Type: Census
County: Champoeg
Source: Provisional and Territorial
Remarks: Located in Marion County