His parents were Augustus Newbold Morris ( 1868 -- 1928 ) and Helen Schermerhorn Kingsland ( 1876 -- 1956 ) , who were married in 1896 .
Morris was born in New York City , but never used his first name .
Morris ' parents Morris     Morris ( 1868 -- 1928 ) and Helen Schermerhorn Kingsland ( 1876 -- 1956 ) , who were married in 1896 .
Morris was born in New York City , but never used his first name .