Subsequently, through the death of Pell and the retirement of Trowbridge, the company was known as the Morris Minstrels, and as such they opened in St. Louis, Mo., November 6, 1867.
About two years later the organization disbanded, and Lon and Billy Morris took up other pursuits.
Both were comedians of ability; Lon was the tambourinist and Billy the bones of the troupe.
Charley Morris, who was at various times agent, performer and manager, began his theatrical career simultaneously with his brothers in 1845, and was associated with them practically until July 27, 1861, when, in conjunction with W. H. Brockway and John E. Taylor, he organized a company, opening at Gloucester, Mass.
In 1863 Mr. Morris was associated in the management of the Morris Minstrels with Add Weaver; April 10, 1865, with Fred Wilson, he opened in St. Louis, Mo., a permanent minstrel company that was successfully run until the dissolution of the partnership, February, 1867.
Mr. Morris subsequently conducted his own minstrel companies until about 1878, and about a year or so later retired from active management.
Mr. Morris excelled as a banjoist.
Lon Morris was born in Fort Erie, N. Y., May 15, 1830; he died in New York, May 6, 1882.
Billy Morris was born in Rochester, N. Y., April 11, 1831; he died in Boston, Mass., October 11, 1878.
Charles A. Morris was born in Rochester, N. Y., March 27, 1834; he is now a guest of the Actors Home in Staten Island, N. Y.