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Granville MORRIS 1839–1911

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Granville MORRIS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Feb 1839 · Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Died 07 May 1911 · Roane, West Virginia, United States
Spouse Sarah Sally Staats Morris
Children William Henry Morris

Researchers connected through Granville MORRIS 1839–1911

and 1 more tree owner connected with Granville MORRIS 1839–1911

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Granville MORRIS began in 1839 in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. Granville MORRIS married sarah sally staats morris, and had children including william henry morris. Granville MORRIS passed away in 1911 in Roane, West Virginia, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1839
Birth of Granville MORRIS in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Birth
1911
Death of Granville MORRIS in Roane, West Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Granville MORRIS

This ancestor line traces from Prince William, Virginia, United States (1746) to Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA (1839) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Granville MORRIS (1839–1911) was born in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA and died in Roane, West Virginia, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Granville 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 4 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.

Granville MORRIS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Granville MORRIS PTP
1839–1911
Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Granville MORRIS's Descendants

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Granville MORRIS PTP 1839–1911