Who was William Morse?

William Morse (1837–1916) was born in Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Nictaux , Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Alline Morse 1837–1916

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 14 Oct 1837 · Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 22 Jan 1916 · Nictaux , Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia

Father Daniel Morse

Mother Susanna Parker

Spouse Sophia H

Children Florence M Flora Morse

Siblings Isaac Watts Morse, James Shannon Morse, Lucy Isabel Morse, Lydia Salome Morse, Mary Ann H Judson Morse, Robert Daniel Morse, Sarah Jb Morse

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Morse

Susanna Parker

Spouse(s)

Sophia H

Children

Florence M Flora Morse

Biography

In 1837, William Alline Morse entered the world in Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to daniel morse and susanna parker. William Alline Morse married sophia h, and had children including florence m flora morse. William Alline Morse passed away in 1916 in Nictaux, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia.

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1837

Birth of William Alline Morse in Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

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1916

Death of William Alline Morse in Nictaux, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Morse

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada (1837) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Morse (1837–1916) was born in Milton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Nictaux , Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia. 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 29 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.
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