Martha Ann McMorris 1860–1896
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha McMorris 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Martha Ann McMorris began in 1860 in Hutton Township, Coles, Illinois, USA. Martha Ann McMorris married brison smith johns, john tenbrook thornton, and had children including edith janette johns. Martha Ann McMorris passed away in 1896 in Bushton, Coles, Illinois, USA.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha McMorris
This ancestor line traces from Loudoun, Loudoun, Virginia, United States (1813) to Hutton Township, Coles, Illinois, USA (1860) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Martha McMorris (1860–1896) was born in Hutton Township, Coles, Illinois, USA and died in Bushton, Coles, Illinois, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Martha McMorris's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record