James Morrell and Sarah Steinbach

Husband

James Morrell

Born: 21 FEB 1787^[1] at Philadelphia, Pa.
Resided: 1850^[2] at Philadelphia, Pa.
Resided: 1860^[3] at Philadelphia, Pa.
Died: 03 AUG 1873^[4] at Philadelphia, Pa.
Buried: 06 AUG 1873^[6] at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.
Married: 30 MAY 1820^[8] at Philadelphia, Pa.
Father: John Morrell
Mother: Sarah Wallace

NOTE: Needs independent verification: the birth, death and burial of James Morrell rest on Find a Grave Index (undetermined information) alone and have not yet been confirmed by a second source.

Wife

Sarah Steinbach

Born: 1796 at Pa.

Children

Eliza Morrell1820

Born: 1820 · Pa.

Susan Morrell1825

Born: 1825 · Pa.

John Morrell1827

Born: 1827 · Pa.

Robert B. Morrell1828 – 1899

Born: 07 JUN 1828 · Philadelphia, Pa.
Died: 28 SEP 1899 · Ashland, N.J.
Married: Sallie Marie Cone McCorkle family page →

Charles D. Morrell1832 – 1865

Born: 1832 · Pa.
Died: 17 FEB 1865^[9] · Philadelphia, Pa.
Buried: 18 FEB 1865^[10] · Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.

Richard M. Morrell1833

Born: 1833 · Pa.

Sarah W. Morrell1836

Born: 1836 · Pa.

Margaret M. Morrell1839 – 1909

Born: 1839^[11] · Philadelphia, Pa.
Died: 21 MAY 1909^[12] · Philadelphia, Pa.
Buried: 25 MAY 1909^[13] · South Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.

Louisa C. Morrell1842

Born: 1842 · Pa.

Find a Grave Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL7-T6JV (accessed 2026-07-17), Burial entry for James Morrell, Laurel Hill Cemetery (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL). James Morrell. Birth Date: 21 February 1787. Death Date: 3 August 1873. Event Type: Burial. Event Place: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill Cemetery. Photograph Included: Y. Note: Contains Biography. Cite This Record: “Find a Grave Index”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL : Fri Oct 02 03:13:33 UTC 2026), James Morrell.
1850 US Census, Spring Garden Ward 2, Philadelphia PA, p. 370.
1860 US Census, 13th Ward, Philadelphia PA, p. 479.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for James Morrell, 03 Aug 1873 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFH3-FB7). James Morrell. Sex: Male. Age: 87. Birth Date: 1786. Birthplace: Phila. Residence Place: Philadelphia, PA. Address: 514 Marshall. Burial Date: 06 Aug 1873. Marital Status: Married. Event Type: Death. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill. Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFH3-FB7 : Sat Nov 01 05:36:13 UTC 2025), James Morrell, 03 Aug 1873. See also Find a Grave Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL7-T6JV (accessed 2026-07-17), Burial entry for James Morrell, Laurel Hill Cemetery (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL). James Morrell. Birth Date: 21 February 1787. Death Date: 3 August 1873. Event Type: Burial. Event Place: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill Cemetery. Photograph Included: Y. Note: Contains Biography. Cite This Record: “Find a Grave Index”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL : Fri Oct 02 03:13:33 UTC 2026), James Morrell.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for James Morrell, 03 Aug 1873 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFH3-FB7). James Morrell. Sex: Male. Age: 87. Birth Date: 1786. Birthplace: Phila. Residence Place: Philadelphia, PA. Address: 514 Marshall. Burial Date: 06 Aug 1873. Marital Status: Married. Event Type: Death. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill. Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JFH3-FB7 : Sat Nov 01 05:36:13 UTC 2025), James Morrell, 03 Aug 1873. See also Find a Grave Index, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL7-T6JV (accessed 2026-07-17), Burial entry for James Morrell, Laurel Hill Cemetery (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL). James Morrell. Birth Date: 21 February 1787. Death Date: 3 August 1873. Event Type: Burial. Event Place: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill Cemetery. Photograph Included: Y. Note: Contains Biography. Cite This Record: “Find a Grave Index”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2S3-QGYL : Fri Oct 02 03:13:33 UTC 2026), James Morrell.
Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-ZZSZ (accessed 2026-09-04), Marriage entry for James Morrell, 30 May 1820 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-MH5Z). James Morrell. Sex: Male. Event Type: Marriage. Event Date: 30 May 1820. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Spouse: Sarah Steinbeck (Wife). Extended family: Mr. Steinbeck (Father-in-law). Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-MH5Z : Fri Oct 16 19:14:22 UTC 2026), James Morrell, 30 May 1820.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for Charles D Morrell, 1865 (microfilm 1986718, frame 188) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J698-3M1). Charles D Morrell. Male. Age: 34 years. Birth Date: 1831. Birth Year (Estimated): 1831. Birthplace: Phila. Address: 514 Marshall St. Burial Date: 18 Feb 1865. Marital Status: Married. Occupation: Merchant. Race: White. Event Type: Death. Event Date: 1865. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill. Frame Number: 188. Microfilm Number: 1986718. (Search results row: Death 17 February 1865 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Birth 1831 Phila; Burial 18 February 1865.) Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J698-3M1 : Wed Oct 22 19:37:47 UTC 2025), Charles D Morrell, 1865.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for Charles D Morrell, 1865 (microfilm 1986718, frame 188) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J698-3M1). Charles D Morrell. Male. Age: 34 years. Birth Date: 1831. Birth Year (Estimated): 1831. Birthplace: Phila. Address: 514 Marshall St. Burial Date: 18 Feb 1865. Marital Status: Married. Occupation: Merchant. Race: White. Event Type: Death. Event Date: 1865. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Cemetery: Laurel Hill. Frame Number: 188. Microfilm Number: 1986718. (Search results row: Death 17 February 1865 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Birth 1831 Phila; Burial 18 February 1865.) Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J698-3M1 : Wed Oct 22 19:37:47 UTC 2025), Charles D Morrell, 1865.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909 (cn 12578) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS). Margaret M. Grice. Age: 71. Birth Date: 20 Dec 1837. Birthplace: PHILA., PA. Residence Date: 21 May 1909. Residence Place: PHILA., PA. Address: FISHERS LANE & OLD YORK RD. Burial Date: 25 May 1909. Burial Place: PHILA., PA. Marital Status: Widowed. Occupation: HOUSEWIFE. Event Type: Death. Event Date: 21 May 1909. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cemetery: S. LAUREL HILL. Source Details: cn 12578. Father: James M. Morrell (Birthplace PA). Mother: Sarah Steinbach (Wife, PA). Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS : Tue Apr 29 03:52:59 UTC 2025), James M. Morrell in entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909 (cn 12578) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS). Margaret M. Grice. Age: 71. Birth Date: 20 Dec 1837. Birthplace: PHILA., PA. Residence Date: 21 May 1909. Residence Place: PHILA., PA. Address: FISHERS LANE & OLD YORK RD. Burial Date: 25 May 1909. Burial Place: PHILA., PA. Marital Status: Widowed. Occupation: HOUSEWIFE. Event Type: Death. Event Date: 21 May 1909. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cemetery: S. LAUREL HILL. Source Details: cn 12578. Father: James M. Morrell (Birthplace PA). Mother: Sarah Steinbach (Wife, PA). Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS : Tue Apr 29 03:52:59 UTC 2025), James M. Morrell in entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909.
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915, Entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909 (cn 12578) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS). Margaret M. Grice. Age: 71. Birth Date: 20 Dec 1837. Birthplace: PHILA., PA. Residence Date: 21 May 1909. Residence Place: PHILA., PA. Address: FISHERS LANE & OLD YORK RD. Burial Date: 25 May 1909. Burial Place: PHILA., PA. Marital Status: Widowed. Occupation: HOUSEWIFE. Event Type: Death. Event Date: 21 May 1909. Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cemetery: S. LAUREL HILL. Source Details: cn 12578. Father: James M. Morrell (Birthplace PA). Mother: Sarah Steinbach (Wife, PA). Cite This Record: “Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, City Death Certificates, 1803-1915”, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD5H-8JS : Tue Apr 29 03:52:59 UTC 2025), James M. Morrell in entry for Margaret M. Grice, 21 May 1909.