YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benny Hix Morton 1916–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1916

Birth Location: Cordova, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 14 May 1987

Death Location: Union Chapel, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Gordon Morton

Mother: Berdie Phillips

Spouse(s): Carrie Morton

Children(s): Charles Morton, Gary Morton, Bennie Capelton, Lawanda Capelton, Ann Morton

In 1916, Benny Hix Morton entered the world in Cordova, Alabama, USA, born to Gordon F Morton And Berdie Louella Phillips. In 1920, Benny Hix Morton resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Benny Hix Morton resided in Bartonville, Walker, Alabama, USA. Benny Hix Morton married Carrie Lee Morton, and had children including Ann Morton, Bennie Lou Capelton, Charles Ralph Morton, Gary Wayne Morton, Lawanda Capelton. Benny Hix Morton passed away in 1987 in Union Chapel, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for Benny Morton
BM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1916, Benny Hix Morton entered the world in Cordova, Alabama, USA, born to Gordon F Morton And Berdie Louella Phillips.
  • In 1920, Benny Hix Morton resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Benny Hix Morton resided in Bartonville, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • Benny Hix Morton married Carrie Lee Morton, and had children including Ann Morton, Bennie Lou Capelton, Charles Ralph Morton, Gary Wayne Morton, Lawanda Capelton.
  • Benny Hix Morton passed away in 1987 in Union Chapel, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benny Morton's Ancestors

Self
Benny Morton
1916–1987
Birth Place: Cordova, Alabama, USA
Parents
Gordon F Morton
1894–1984
Alabama;United States of America
Berdie (Louella) Phillips
1896–1984
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Jefferson (Davis "Jeff") Phillips
1861–1946
Pike County, Alabama
Myrtle Brown
1868–1946
Coosa County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Phillips
1816–1867
Averilla Prince
1829–
William Vintson
1842–1929
Victoria Milner
1850–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Phillips
1783–1850
Mary Powell
1793–1862
Joseph Prince
1790–1850
Sarah Johnston
1792–1878

Benny Morton's Descendants

1.
BM
Benny (Hix) Morton (12 Aug 1916–14 May 1987) m. Carrie (Lee) Morton (30 Apr 1921–29 Jul 2002)
  1. 1. Charles (Ralph) Morton 1951–2015
  2. 2. Gary (Wayne) Morton 1944–2006
  3. 3. Bennie (Lou) Capelton 1941–2013
  4. 4. Lawanda Capelton 1938–1976
  5. 5. Ann Morton 1946–1964

Benny Morton's Timeline

6 Records

1916
12 Aug 1916
Birth of Benny Hix Morton in Cordova, Alabama, USA
Cordova, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Benny Hix Morton resided here in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Benny Hix Morton resided here in Bartonville, Walker, Alabama, USA
Bartonville, Walker, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Benny Hix Morton resided here in Rural, Walker, Alabama
Rural, Walker, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 24
Benny Hix Morton resided here in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
1987
14 May 1987
Age 71
Death of Benny Hix Morton in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States of America
Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1916
    Event Place: Cordova, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 197
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00086; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 64-4
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Roll: T625_44; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 96
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bartonville, Walker, Alabama; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339787
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Roll: T625_44; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bartonville, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bartonville, Walker, Alabama; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Walker, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00086; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 64-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 197
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00086; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 64-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1987
    Event Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Chapel, Walker County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE