Background
Morris, Samuel Leslie was born on December 25, 1854 in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Hervey and Ann E. (McCaslan) Morris.
Morris, Samuel Leslie was born on December 25, 1854 in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Hervey and Ann E. (McCaslan) Morris.
Bachelor of Arts, Erskine College, 1873. Graduate Columbia (South Carolina.) Theological Seminary, 1876. Doctor of Laws, 1919.
Ministry, 1877; pastor Walhalla, South Carolina., 1876-1882. Pastor and evangelist, Edgefield, South Carolina., 1882-1889. Pastor Macon, Georgia, 1889-1901.
Secretary home missions, General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States, 1901-1933.
Now pastor of Morningside Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
Member Pan-Presbyterian Alliance, 1899. Trustee Columbia (South Carolina.) Theological Seminary, Adger College, Durant (Oklahoma) College.
Married Ella M. Brice, October 23, 1877. Children: Mistress Margie Akers, Mistress Hattie Gilbert, Mistress Marion Wood, Samuel L. Ordained Presbyterian.