In the 1930 there is a James Morris, 27, born in North Dakota, a boarder and mechanic in Nashwauk, Itasca County.
In the 1940 census Michael J. Morris, born in North Dakota, is a laborer in Ward, Ravalli, Montana in gardening and farm, associated with no other familiar names. It says his inferred residence in 1935 was Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona.
Michael James Morris's death certificate in California says his mother's maiden name was O'Connell. He was a TEC3, US ARMY, in WWII enlisting 7 Oct 1940. His last residence was 90277 Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. His Social Security card was issued in Arizona before 1951. His wife's name and dates are on their shared grave plaque.
Debora Weathers says (August 14, 2016) of her brother-in-law: "Don't be surprised if there are other members of these lines that are found in mental wards of hospitals [other than Lawrence Vincent Morris]. Michael James Morris had breakdowns in the 1970's and was in the VA hospital. The family said it was because of his service in the war. That being said one of his granddaughters has had mental problems that is said to be the results of drug use. That could be the case but I know there are several members of Michael's family that has had various types of serious medical problems. Many times I have wondered about the health dna in the Morris family lines. Maybe Michael James was talking about Irvin when he was telling stories about his brother being a teacher in Texas. Maybe I was confused or Michael was confused! It was a long time ago and the few notes I wrote down about the family was in bits and pieces."