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James Edward Morris 1920–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1920

Birth Location: Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 Apr 1998

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Father: W Morris

Mother: Mary Todd

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of James Edward Morris began in 1920 in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, James Edward Morris resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, James Edward Morris resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina. James Edward Morris married Dorothy Helms Morris, and had children including Dan Morris, Emily Morris. James Edward Morris passed away in 1998 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Edward Morris began in 1920 in Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, James Edward Morris resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, James Edward Morris resided in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina.
  • James Edward Morris married Dorothy Helms Morris, and had children including Dan Morris, Emily Morris.
  • James Edward Morris passed away in 1998 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

W Morris
1888–1956
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
WM
Mary Todd
1885–1951
Birth Location: Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
MT

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Morris's Ancestors

Self
James Morris
1920–1998
Birth Place: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Parents
W Nathan Morris
1888–1956
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (F) Todd
1885–1951
Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Henry) Todd
1856–1912
Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Alice Merchant
1865–1897
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Drury Todd
1838–1865
Sarah Franklin
1839–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Polly Franklin
1815–

James Morris's Timeline

6 Records

1920
21 Aug 1920
Birth of James Edward Morris in Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
James Edward Morris resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
James Edward Morris resided here in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 20
James Edward Morris resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 22
James Edward Morris resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1998
11 Apr 1998
Age 78
Death of James Edward Morris in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 264
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2941; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 60-18
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-16-7591; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1691; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 1063.0; FHL microfilm: 2341425
    [5] North Carolina Birth Index
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1691; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 1063.0; FHL microfilm: 2341425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2941; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 60-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2941; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 60-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 264

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charlotte
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1998; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; ,0.045685414,0.5005446,0.24567622&xid=335

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1998
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-16-7591; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Death Index
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