Deacon William Joseph Morss\Morse\Mors\Moore I 1674–1749
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon I in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Deacon I 1674–1749
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Immediate Family
Biography
Deacon William Joseph Morss, Morse, Mors, Moore I was born in 1674 in Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, USA. Deacon William Joseph Morss, Morse, Mors, Moore I married sarah abraham merrill, and had children including hannah darling morse. Deacon William Joseph Morss, Morse, Mors, Moore I passed away in 1749 in Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Deacon I
This ancestor line traces from Marlborough, Wiltshire, England (1606) to Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Deacon I (1674–1749) was born in Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Deacon I's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record