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Benjamin Clarence Morgan 1890–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1890

Birth Location: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 Nov 1948

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Morgan

Mother: Sarah Downs

Spouse(s): Goldie Callis

Children(s): Milton Morgan, Emily Morgan, Annie Morgan, Doris Morgan

Benjamin Clarence Morgan was born in 1890 in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Joseph Claudious Claudy Morgan And Sarah Frances Sallie Downs. In 1900, Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Benjamin Clarence Morgan married Goldie Berry Callis, and had children including Annie Frances Morgan, Doris Ann Morgan, Emily Mae Morgan, Milton C Morgan. Benjamin Clarence Morgan passed away in 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Clarence Morgan was born in 1890 in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, the child of Joseph Claudious Claudy Morgan And Sarah Frances Sallie Downs.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Benjamin Clarence Morgan married Goldie Berry Callis, and had children including Annie Frances Morgan, Doris Ann Morgan, Emily Mae Morgan, Milton C Morgan.
  • Benjamin Clarence Morgan passed away in 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Morgan
1861–1932
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Downs
1864–1954
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Goldie Callis
1889–1971
Birth Location: Gwynn, Mathews, Virginia, USA
GC

Children(s)

Milton Morgan
1928–1975
Birth Location: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Emily Morgan
1923–1997
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Annie Morgan
1921–1977
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Doris Morgan
1941–1973
Birth Location: USA
DM

Benjamin Morgan's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Morgan
1890–1948
Birth Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Claudious "Claudy" Morgan
1861–1932
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Frances "Sallie") Downs
1864–1954
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (James "Gee" Morgan) Sr
1836–1904
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth 'Marie") Knight
1840–1893
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Humphrey Knight
1805–1849
Harriett Forrest
1820–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1786–1857
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830

Benjamin Morgan's Descendants

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Benjamin (Clarence) Morgan (19 Oct 1890–23 Nov 1948) m. Goldie (Berry) Callis (23 Sep 1889–13 Aug 1971)
  1. 1. Milton (C) Morgan 1928–1975
  2. 2. Emily (Mae) Morgan 1923–1997 m. George (Francis) Babbitt 1923–
  3. 3. Annie (Frances) Morgan 1921–1977 m. Jewel (Ezra) Baker 1911–1982
    1. 1. Lora (Frances) Baker 1943–2021 m. Leo (Wright Hott) Sr. 1940–2009 m. Duane (Allen) Lee 1943–2020
  4. 4. Doris (Ann) Morgan 1941–1973 m. Sherwood (Randolph) Ryals 1934–1973

Benjamin Morgan's Timeline

10 Records

1890
19 Oct 1890
Birth of Benjamin Clarence Morgan in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 27
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Northampton, Virginia, USA
Northampton, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1941
1941
Age 51
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Norfolk; Portsmouth; Coleman Place; Denby Park; Fairmount; Lansdale, Virginia, USA
Norfolk; Portsmouth; Coleman Place; Denby Park; Fairmount; Lansdale, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Benjamin Clarence Morgan resided here in Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1948
21 Nov 1948
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Clarence Morgan in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1948
23 Nov 1948
Age 58
Burial of Benjamin Clarence Morgan in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 77
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1984912
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [8] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Northampton, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1984912

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 77

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Norfolk; Portsmouth; Coleman Place; Denby Park; Fairmount; Lansdale, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1948
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [4] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1948
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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