Joseph McKinley Morrill and Rose Irene Sherlock

Husband

Joseph McKinley Morrill

Born: 17 JAN 1895^[1] at Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa
Died: 29 AUG 1977^[9] at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebr.
Buried: ^[12] at Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebr.
Married: 21 MAR 1920^[13] at Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebr.
Father: Orlando Everett Morrill
Mother: Mary Marinda Silsby

Wife

Rose Irene Sherlock

Born: 23 NOV 1895^[15] at Shelby, Shelby, Iowa
Died: 10 FEB 1981^[22] at Alliance, Box Butte, Nebr.
Buried: ^[25] at Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebr.

Children

Mary Maxine Morrill1925 – 2019

Born: 04 JUL 1925^[27] · Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebr.
Died: 19 OCT 2019^[31] · Conroe, Montgomery, Tex.
Buried: ^[33] · Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade, S.Dak.
Married: Steve Michael Pokorski — m. 1947^[34]

Needs independent verification: the place of Mary Maxine Morrill in this family rests on one index entry (undetermined information).^[35]

Mason Sherlock Morrill1920 – 1999

Born: 21 NOV 1920^[36] · Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebr.
Died: 01 FEB 1999^[40] · Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebr.
Buried: ^[42] · Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebr.
Married: Barbara Ann Burke family page →

Date and place derived from 1900 census. See also United States, Census, 1950, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F9V-ZQFL (accessed 2026-08-02), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-5, page 22, line 10 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F7Y-85B8). Joseph M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 55 years, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Occupation Railway Conductor, Industry Railroad, 12 April 1950, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-5, Page 22, Line 10. Spouses and Children: Rose I Morrill, Wife, F, 54 years, Iowa; Mason S Morrill, Son, M, 29 years, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary M Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 78 years, Switzerland. See also United States, Census, 1940, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4FY-6M2 (accessed 2026-08-10), Alliance Election Precinct, Alliance Ward 2, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-2B, sheet 2A, line 15 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM1F-LYM). Joe M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 45, Birthplace Iowa, Married, Alliance Election Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-2B, Sheet 2A, Line 15. Spouses and Children: Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 44, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 19, Nebraska; Maxine Morrill, Daughter, F, 14, Nebraska. Other People on This Record: Mary Sherlock F 68 Switzerland; John Sherlock M 49 Nebraska; Shirley Sherlock F 14 Nebraska; Gloria Sherlock F 9 Nebraska; Joan Sherlock F 7 Nebraska. See also United States, Census, 1930, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMD3-CKS?lang=en (accessed 2026-07-28), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; sheet 4A, line 36 (household of Joseph Morrill) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQVR-GCZ). Joseph Morrill, Head, Male, Age 35, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Married, Father’s Birthplace United States, Mother’s Birthplace Virginia, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, Line 36, Sheet 4A. Spouses and Children: Mary Morrill, Daughter, F, 4, Nebraska; Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 34, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 9, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 58, Switzerland. See also United States, Census, 1920, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF8M-Q2W (accessed 2026-07-28), Bridgeport, ED 210, Morrill, Nebraska; sheet 12B, line 93 (household of Orlando E Morrell) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCKG-7P2). Joe Mc Morrell, Male, Age 25 years, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Single, Relationship to Head Son, Bridgeport, ED 210, Morrill, Nebraska, Line 93, Sheet 12B. Parents and Siblings: Mary M Morrell, Mother, F, 63 years, New Hampshire; Orlando E Morrell, Father (Head), M, 67 years, Vermont; Fred B Morrell, Brother, M, 42 years, Iowa. See also United States, Social Security Death Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTGX-2ZH (accessed 2026-07-16), Death index entry, Joe M Morrill (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGHJ-526). Joe M Morrill. Middle Name M. State Railroad Board. Age 82. Birth Date 17 Jan 1895. Death Date 29 Aug 1977. See also United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQMY-WYN2 (accessed 2026-08-24), Draft registration, Merrick County / Morrill County / Nance County / Nemaha County, Nebraska (index) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WZQQ-QZT2). Joe McKinley Morrill. Sex Male. Birth Date 17 Jan 1895. Birthplace Little Sioux, Iowa, United States. Country of Citizenship United States. Race Caucasian. Event Type Draft Registration, 1917-1918. Event Place Merrick, Nebraska. See also United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KM3-DBTR (accessed 2026-07-16), Application of Joe McKinley Morrill, January 1937 (death 29 Aug 1977 recorded) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K4V-MNL3). Joe McKinley Morrill. Alias Joe M Morrill. Sex Male. Birth Date 17 January 1895. Birthplace Little Sioux*, Iowa, United States. Social Program Application Date January 1937. Death Date 29 August 1977. Parents: Orlando E Morrill, Mary M Silsby.
United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KM3-DBTR (accessed 2026-07-16), Application of Joe McKinley Morrill, January 1937 (death 29 Aug 1977 recorded) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K4V-MNL3). Joe McKinley Morrill. Alias Joe M Morrill. Sex Male. Birth Date 17 January 1895. Birthplace Little Sioux*, Iowa, United States. Social Program Application Date January 1937. Death Date 29 August 1977. Parents: Orlando E Morrill, Mary M Silsby. See also Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 99422865, Joe McKinley Morrill, Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99422865/joe_mckinley-morrill). Joe McKinley Morrill V. VETERAN. BIRTH 17 Jan 1895 Little Sioux, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. DEATH 29 Aug 1977 (aged 82) Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. BURIAL Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Family Members: Parents Orlando Everett Morrill 1852-1934, Mary M. Silsby Morrill 1856-1933; Spouse Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895-1981; Children Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920-1999, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019. See also United States, Social Security Death Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTGX-2ZH (accessed 2026-07-16), Death index entry, Joe M Morrill (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGHJ-526). Joe M Morrill. Middle Name M. State Railroad Board. Age 82. Birth Date 17 Jan 1895. Death Date 29 Aug 1977.
Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 99422865, Joe McKinley Morrill, Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99422865/joe_mckinley-morrill). Joe McKinley Morrill V. VETERAN. BIRTH 17 Jan 1895 Little Sioux, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. DEATH 29 Aug 1977 (aged 82) Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. BURIAL Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Family Members: Parents Orlando Everett Morrill 1852-1934, Mary M. Silsby Morrill 1856-1933; Spouse Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895-1981; Children Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920-1999, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019.
Email from a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill, Email of 19 Oct 2026 to the site owner; informant a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill (supporting documents offered) (https://www.morrillonline.com/). Joseph McKinley Morrill married Rose Irene Sherlock on 21 Mar 1920. Rose was born 23 Nov 1895 in Shelby, Iowa, and died 10 Feb 1981 in Alliance, Nebraska. Joe and Rose are buried together in the Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. Mason Sherlock Morrill was born 21 Nov 1920 in Bridgeport, Morrill Co., Nebraska, died 1 Feb 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. See also Nebraska, Marriages, 1855-1995, Joe M. Morrill, marriage 21 Mar 1920, Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebraska; Source Details 56, Reference Items 2-3 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q298-JWVS). Joe M. Morrill. Sex Male. Age 25 years. Birth Year (Estimated) 1895. Birthplace Iowa. Race w. Event Type Marriage. Event Date 21 Mar 1920. Event Place Bridgeport, Morrill, Nebraska, United States. Source Details 56. Reference Items 2-3. Parents: Orlando E. Morrill (Father), Mary M. Silsby (Mother). Spouse: Rose I. Sherlock (Wife), 24 years, Iowa. Extended family: Arthur Sherlock (Father-in-law), Mary Burry (Mother-in-law).
United States, Census, 1930, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMD3-CKS?lang=en (accessed 2026-07-28), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; sheet 4A, line 36 (household of Joseph Morrill) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQVR-GCZ). Joseph Morrill, Head, Male, Age 35, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Married, Father’s Birthplace United States, Mother’s Birthplace Virginia, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, Line 36, Sheet 4A. Spouses and Children: Mary Morrill, Daughter, F, 4, Nebraska; Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 34, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 9, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 58, Switzerland. See also United States, Census, 1900, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMT4-8F7 (accessed 2026-07-17), Polk Township, ED 175, Shelby, Iowa; household 91, line 87, sheet 5B (household of Arthur Sherlock) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9LJ-VWK). Rosa I Sherlock, Female, Age 5, Birth Date Nov 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Single, Relationship to Head Daughter, Father’s Birthplace Iowa, Mother’s Birthplace Switzerland, Polk Township, ED 175, Shelby, Iowa, Household 91, Line 87, Sheet 5B. Parents and Siblings: Mary F Sherlock, Mother, F, 29, Switzerland; Arthur Sherlock, Father (Head), M, 44, Iowa; Frank W Sherlock 3; John W Sherlock 8 (Nebraska); George T Sherlock 1; Arthur E Sherlock 7; Ralph R Sherlock 11. See also United States, Census, 1920, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF8M-Q2W (accessed 2026-07-28), Haynes, ED 209, Morrill, Nebraska; household 93, line 35, sheet 7A (household of Mary Sherlock) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCKG-ZNR). Rose Sherlock, Female, Age 24 years, Birth Year (Estimated) 1896, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Single, Relationship to Head Daughter, Father’s Birthplace Iowa, Mother’s Birthplace Switzerland, Haynes, ED 209, Morrill, Nebraska, Household 93, Line 35, Sheet 7A. Parents and Siblings: Mary Sherlock, Mother (Head), F, 47 years, Switzerland, Widowed; John Sherlock 28 (Nebraska); Ernest Sherlock 26; George Sherlock 20; Frank Sherlock 22; Charlie Sherlock 17. See also Email from a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill, Email of 19 Oct 2026 to the site owner; informant a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill (supporting documents offered) (https://www.morrillonline.com/). Joseph McKinley Morrill married Rose Irene Sherlock on 21 Mar 1920. Rose was born 23 Nov 1895 in Shelby, Iowa, and died 10 Feb 1981 in Alliance, Nebraska. Joe and Rose are buried together in the Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. Mason Sherlock Morrill was born 21 Nov 1920 in Bridgeport, Morrill Co., Nebraska, died 1 Feb 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. See also United States, Social Security Death Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTGX-2ZH (accessed 2026-07-16), Death index entry, Rose Morrill (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V3JB-QJ8). Rose Morrill. State Nebraska. Last Place of Residence Box Butte, Nebraska. Age 86. Birth Date 23 Nov 1895. Death Date Feb 1981. See also United States, Census, 1950, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F9V-ZQFL (accessed 2026-08-02), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-5, page 22, line 10 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F7Y-85B8). Joseph M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 55 years, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Occupation Railway Conductor, Industry Railroad, 12 April 1950, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-5, Page 22, Line 10. Spouses and Children: Rose I Morrill, Wife, F, 54 years, Iowa; Mason S Morrill, Son, M, 29 years, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary M Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 78 years, Switzerland. See also United States, Census, 1940, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4FY-6M2 (accessed 2026-08-10), Alliance Election Precinct, Alliance Ward 2, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-2B, sheet 2A, line 15 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM1F-LYM). Joe M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 45, Birthplace Iowa, Married, Alliance Election Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-2B, Sheet 2A, Line 15. Spouses and Children: Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 44, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 19, Nebraska; Maxine Morrill, Daughter, F, 14, Nebraska. Other People on This Record: Mary Sherlock F 68 Switzerland; John Sherlock M 49 Nebraska; Shirley Sherlock F 14 Nebraska; Gloria Sherlock F 9 Nebraska; Joan Sherlock F 7 Nebraska.
United States, Social Security Death Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTGX-2ZH (accessed 2026-07-16), Death index entry, Rose Morrill (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V3JB-QJ8). Rose Morrill. State Nebraska. Last Place of Residence Box Butte, Nebraska. Age 86. Birth Date 23 Nov 1895. Death Date Feb 1981. See also Email from a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill, Email of 19 Oct 2026 to the site owner; informant a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill (supporting documents offered) (https://www.morrillonline.com/). Joseph McKinley Morrill married Rose Irene Sherlock on 21 Mar 1920. Rose was born 23 Nov 1895 in Shelby, Iowa, and died 10 Feb 1981 in Alliance, Nebraska. Joe and Rose are buried together in the Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. Mason Sherlock Morrill was born 21 Nov 1920 in Bridgeport, Morrill Co., Nebraska, died 1 Feb 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. See also Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 99422926, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill, Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block, not the contributor biography) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99422926/rose-irene-morrill). Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill. BIRTH 23 Nov 1895. DEATH 10 Feb 1981 (aged 85). BURIAL Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Family Members: Parents Arthur Sherlock 1857-1918, Maria Verona “Mary” Burry Sherlock 1870-1956; Spouse Joe McKinley Morrill 1895-1977; Children Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920-1999, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019.
Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 99422926, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill, Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block, not the contributor biography) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99422926/rose-irene-morrill). Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill. BIRTH 23 Nov 1895. DEATH 10 Feb 1981 (aged 85). BURIAL Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Family Members: Parents Arthur Sherlock 1857-1918, Maria Verona “Mary” Burry Sherlock 1870-1956; Spouse Joe McKinley Morrill 1895-1977; Children Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920-1999, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019. See also Email from a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill, Email of 19 Oct 2026 to the site owner; informant a descendant of Joseph McKinley Morrill (supporting documents offered) (https://www.morrillonline.com/). Joseph McKinley Morrill married Rose Irene Sherlock on 21 Mar 1920. Rose was born 23 Nov 1895 in Shelby, Iowa, and died 10 Feb 1981 in Alliance, Nebraska. Joe and Rose are buried together in the Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska. Mason Sherlock Morrill was born 21 Nov 1920 in Bridgeport, Morrill Co., Nebraska, died 1 Feb 1999 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.
United States, Census, 1930, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMD3-CKS?lang=en (accessed 2026-07-28), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; sheet 4A, line 36 (household of Joseph Morrill) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQVR-GCZ). Joseph Morrill, Head, Male, Age 35, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Married, Father’s Birthplace United States, Mother’s Birthplace Virginia, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, Line 36, Sheet 4A. Spouses and Children: Mary Morrill, Daughter, F, 4, Nebraska; Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 34, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 9, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 58, Switzerland. See also Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 204006042, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski, Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota (vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204006042/mary-pokorski). Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski. BIRTH 4 Jul 1925 Nebraska, USA. DEATH 19 Oct 2019 (aged 94) Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, USA. BURIAL Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. PLOT H_427. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895–1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895–1981; Spouse Steve Michael “Sylvester” Pokorski 1922–2009 (m. 1947); Siblings Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920–1999. See also United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023, Obituary of Mary Maxine (Morrill) Pokorski, published 30 Oct 2019 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:61KZ-Z5SY). Obituary for Mary Maxine (Morrill) Pokorski … passed quietly from this life on Saturday evening October 19, 2019. Born on July 4, 1925, to Joe McKinley Morrill and Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill in Bridgeport, Nebraska, she moved with the family (which also included older brother Mason) to Alliance, Nebraska. She spent most of her life as wife to Steve (Sylvester) Pokorski and mother to Mary, Joe, Janet, and June. … before marrying Steve Pokorski on November 5, 1947. … Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Steve, and daughter Janet Clarke, her parents, Joe and Rose Morrill, and her brother Mason Morrill. See also United States, Census, 1940, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4FY-6M2 (accessed 2026-08-10), Alliance Election Precinct, Alliance Ward 2, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-2B, sheet 2A, line 15 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM1F-LYM). Joe M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 45, Birthplace Iowa, Married, Alliance Election Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-2B, Sheet 2A, Line 15. Spouses and Children: Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 44, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 19, Nebraska; Maxine Morrill, Daughter, F, 14, Nebraska. Other People on This Record: Mary Sherlock F 68 Switzerland; John Sherlock M 49 Nebraska; Shirley Sherlock F 14 Nebraska; Gloria Sherlock F 9 Nebraska; Joan Sherlock F 7 Nebraska.
United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023, Obituary of Mary Maxine (Morrill) Pokorski, published 30 Oct 2019 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:61KZ-Z5SY). Obituary for Mary Maxine (Morrill) Pokorski … passed quietly from this life on Saturday evening October 19, 2019. Born on July 4, 1925, to Joe McKinley Morrill and Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill in Bridgeport, Nebraska, she moved with the family (which also included older brother Mason) to Alliance, Nebraska. She spent most of her life as wife to Steve (Sylvester) Pokorski and mother to Mary, Joe, Janet, and June. … before marrying Steve Pokorski on November 5, 1947. … Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Steve, and daughter Janet Clarke, her parents, Joe and Rose Morrill, and her brother Mason Morrill. See also Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 204006042, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski, Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota (vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204006042/mary-pokorski). Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski. BIRTH 4 Jul 1925 Nebraska, USA. DEATH 19 Oct 2019 (aged 94) Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, USA. BURIAL Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. PLOT H_427. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895–1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895–1981; Spouse Steve Michael “Sylvester” Pokorski 1922–2009 (m. 1947); Siblings Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920–1999.
Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 204006042, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski, Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota (vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204006042/mary-pokorski). Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski. BIRTH 4 Jul 1925 Nebraska, USA. DEATH 19 Oct 2019 (aged 94) Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, USA. BURIAL Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. PLOT H_427. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895–1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895–1981; Spouse Steve Michael “Sylvester” Pokorski 1922–2009 (m. 1947); Siblings Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920–1999.
Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 204006042, Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski, Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota (vital block) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204006042/mary-pokorski). Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski. BIRTH 4 Jul 1925 Nebraska, USA. DEATH 19 Oct 2019 (aged 94) Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, USA. BURIAL Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. PLOT H_427. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895–1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895–1981; Spouse Steve Michael “Sylvester” Pokorski 1922–2009 (m. 1947); Siblings Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill 1920–1999.
Nebraska, Marriages, 1855-1995, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; entry for Sylvester M Pokorski and Mary Maxine Morrill, 5 Nov 1947 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZP-HKS6). Sylvester M Pokorski, Male, Age 24, Birth Year (Estimated) 1923, Father’s Name John Pokorski, Mother’s Name Madelyn Erdt, Spouse’s Name Mary Maxine Morrill, Spouse’s Age 22, Spouse’s Birth Year (Estimated) 1925, Spouse’s Father’s Name Joseph Morrill, Spouse’s Mother’s Name Rose Sherlock, Marriage 5 Nov 1947, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. Joseph Morrill’s Spouses and Children: Mary Maxine Morrill, Daughter, F, 22; Rose Sherlock, Wife, F.
United States, Census, 1930, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMD3-CKS?lang=en (accessed 2026-07-28), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; sheet 4A, line 36 (household of Joseph Morrill) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQVR-GCZ). Joseph Morrill, Head, Male, Age 35, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Marital Status Married, Father’s Birthplace United States, Mother’s Birthplace Virginia, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, Line 36, Sheet 4A. Spouses and Children: Mary Morrill, Daughter, F, 4, Nebraska; Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 34, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 9, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 58, Switzerland. See also United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KM3-DBTR (accessed 2026-07-16), Application of Mason Sherlock Morrill, 1 Feb 1984 (death 1 Feb 1999 recorded) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KWC-4HKQ). Mason Sherlock Morrill. Alias Mason S Morrill. Sex Male. Birth Date 21 November 1920. Birthplace Bridgeport M*, Nebraska, United States. Social Program Application Date 1 February 1984. Residence Place Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. Death Date 1 February 1999. Parents: Rose I Sherlock, Joe M Morrill. Companion entry: Joe M Morrill, Spouse Rose I Sherlock, Son Mason Sherlock Morrill. See also United States, Census, 1950, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F9V-ZQFL (accessed 2026-08-02), Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-5, page 22, line 10 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F7Y-85B8). Joseph M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 55 years, Birth Year (Estimated) 1895, Birthplace Iowa, Occupation Railway Conductor, Industry Railroad, 12 April 1950, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-5, Page 22, Line 10. Spouses and Children: Rose I Morrill, Wife, F, 54 years, Iowa; Mason S Morrill, Son, M, 29 years, Nebraska. Extended Family: Mary M Sherlock, Mother-in-law, F, 78 years, Switzerland. See also United States, Census, 1940, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4FY-6M2 (accessed 2026-08-10), Alliance Election Precinct, Alliance Ward 2, Box Butte, Nebraska; ED 7-2B, sheet 2A, line 15 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM1F-LYM). Joe M Morrill, Head, Male, Age 45, Birthplace Iowa, Married, Alliance Election Precinct, Box Butte, Nebraska, ED 7-2B, Sheet 2A, Line 15. Spouses and Children: Rose Morrill, Wife, F, 44, Iowa; Mason Morrill, Son, M, 19, Nebraska; Maxine Morrill, Daughter, F, 14, Nebraska. Other People on This Record: Mary Sherlock F 68 Switzerland; John Sherlock M 49 Nebraska; Shirley Sherlock F 14 Nebraska; Gloria Sherlock F 9 Nebraska; Joan Sherlock F 7 Nebraska.
United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KM3-DBTR (accessed 2026-07-16), Application of Mason Sherlock Morrill, 1 Feb 1984 (death 1 Feb 1999 recorded) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KWC-4HKQ). Mason Sherlock Morrill. Alias Mason S Morrill. Sex Male. Birth Date 21 November 1920. Birthplace Bridgeport M*, Nebraska, United States. Social Program Application Date 1 February 1984. Residence Place Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. Death Date 1 February 1999. Parents: Rose I Sherlock, Joe M Morrill. Companion entry: Joe M Morrill, Spouse Rose I Sherlock, Son Mason Sherlock Morrill. See also Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 72441840, Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill, Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block, not the contributor biography) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72441840/mason_sherlock-morrill). Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill V. VETERAN. BIRTH 21 Nov 1920 Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska, USA. DEATH 1 Feb 1999 (aged 78) Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. BURIAL Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Son of Joseph McKinley Morrill and Rosa Irene Sherlock. Husband of Barbara Ann Burke, 21 April 1951, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska. Inscription: STAFF SGT U. S. ARMY WORLD WAR II. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895-1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895-1981; Spouse Barbara Ann Burke Morrill 1924-2006 (m. 1951); Sibling Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019; Children Barbara Maureen Morrill Liggett 1959-2022.
Find a Grave Memorial, Memorial 72441840, Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill, Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska (stone/vital block, not the contributor biography) (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72441840/mason_sherlock-morrill). Sgt Mason Sherlock Morrill V. VETERAN. BIRTH 21 Nov 1920 Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska, USA. DEATH 1 Feb 1999 (aged 78) Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. BURIAL Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA. Son of Joseph McKinley Morrill and Rosa Irene Sherlock. Husband of Barbara Ann Burke, 21 April 1951, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska. Inscription: STAFF SGT U. S. ARMY WORLD WAR II. Family Members: Parents Joe McKinley Morrill 1895-1977, Rose Irene Sherlock Morrill 1895-1981; Spouse Barbara Ann Burke Morrill 1924-2006 (m. 1951); Sibling Mary “Maxine” Morrill Pokorski 1925-2019; Children Barbara Maureen Morrill Liggett 1959-2022.