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John Morris 1798–1885

Public Tree Person

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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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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 John Morris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 6 Jan 1798 · Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Died 30 Apr 1885 · Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Spouse Rachel Hopkins
Children Carrie Elizabeth Morris

Researchers connected through John Morris 1798–1885

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Immediate Family

Biography

John Morris was born in 1798 in Pickens, South Carolina, United States. John Morris married rachel hopkins, and had children including carrie elizabeth morris. John Morris passed away in 1885 in Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1798
Birth of John Morris in Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1885
Death of John Morris in Mount Zion, Hickory Flat, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Morris

This ancestor line traces from Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States (1774) to Pickens, South Carolina, United States (1798) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Morris (1798–1885) was born in Pickens, South Carolina, United States and died in Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America. 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 John 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 2 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.

John Morris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Morris PTP
1798–1885
Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Morris's Descendants

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John Morris PTP 1798–1885