Background
Morse, Ira Herbert was born on January 4, 1875 in Chester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Samuel Sanborn and Luella Helen (Merrill) Morse.
philanthropist apparel executive
Morse, Ira Herbert was born on January 4, 1875 in Chester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Samuel Sanborn and Luella Helen (Merrill) Morse.
Student Warren (New Hampshire (U.S.)) Grade School, 1880-1890. Awarded honorary Doctor of Science, Norwich University.
Judge John C. Burke, March 12, 1931. 1 son, John Burke. President I.H. Morse Shoe Stores, Incorporated. Big game hunter, fisherman, curio collector.
Founder and owner Morse Museum, Warren, New Hampshire (U.S.) World traveler, lecturer.
Member North.E. Shoe Dealers’ Association (president 1925), New England Historic Genealogical Society, American Museum of Natural History. Mason, Odd; Clubs: Yorick, Vesper (Lowell, Massachusetts).
Married Lillian Little, September 7, 1898 (died 1942). Married second, Julie Burke Mahoney, daughter Children: Herbert (deceased), Philip.