On 15 April 1941 in Newport News, Virginia, John Gerald Morris married Anna Bernice Brizendine in a civil ceremony. He was 34; white; divorced; once previously married; occupation painter; born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; father was Michael Morris; mother was Anna Kelly; resident of 115 27th Street, Newport News, Virginia. She was 28; white; single; not previously married; maiden name Anna Bernice Brizendine; born at Bowlers Wharf, Virginia; father was Phillip Cole Brizendine; mother was Eva Claire Harman; resident of 222 46th Street, Newport News, Virginia. [Commonwealth of Virginia, Certficate of Marriage 6027.]