Evelyn Phelps Morse

Evelyn Caroline Mary Phelps was married to Sidney Morse in Exeter Cathedral in 1884. It has been suggested that this portrait by her cousin, Healy Smith was produced at the time of her marriage.

Sidney Morse was a doctor, described in the 1891 census as a General Practitioner. He may well have been a family friend because he came from Crewkerne. The newly married couple settled in Wadhurst, Sussex, where they lived at Lucksland House. By 1891 their family had grown to two sons and one daughter. They were supported by three servants.