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John Roscoe Morse 1903–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1903

Birth Location: Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 26 Jun 1968

Death Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Father: Roscoe Morse

Mother: Josephine Zornow

Spouse(s): Gladys (Luft)

Children(s): Robert Morse, Charles Morse, Donna Morse

The story of John Roscoe Morse began in 1903 in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States. In 1910, John Roscoe Morse resided in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA. John Roscoe Morse married Gladys Emma Meredith Luft, and had children including Almon Morse, Betty Ann Morse, Charles Roscoe Morse, Donna Jean Morse, Robert John Morse. John Roscoe Morse passed away in 1968 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Roscoe Morse began in 1903 in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1910, John Roscoe Morse resided in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA.
  • John Roscoe Morse married Gladys Emma Meredith Luft, and had children including Almon Morse, Betty Ann Morse, Charles Roscoe Morse, Donna Jean Morse, Robert John Morse.
  • John Roscoe Morse passed away in 1968 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Morse's Ancestors

Self
John Morse
1903–1968
Birth Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States
Parents
Roscoe Samuel Morse
1871–1940
Benona, Michigan
Josephine (Johanna Caroline) Zornow
1872–1952
Claybanks, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (N.) Morse
1842–1874
Gray, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Sarah (Lucille) Grover
1845–1922
Maine
Johann (John) Zornow
1846–1881
Palmzien, Germany
Henrietta (Friedriche Forhina) Burmeister
1849–1939
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.
1802–1874
Sarah Swett
1802–1869
Samuel Grover
1817–1896
John Zornow
1810–1886
Marie Behrens
1817–1884
John Burmeister
1810–1886
Marie Behrens
1817–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Morse
1770–1837
Rebecca Young
1774–1819
James Swett
1781–1864
Jane Stanwood
1775–1855
Johann Buhrmeister
1749–1815
Wilhelmina Ludwig
1801–
Johann Behrens
1805–1865
Anna Dahm
1805–1865
Christian Burmeister
1800–1879
Sophia Muller
1752–1840
Johann Behrens
1805–1865
Anna Dahm
1805–1865

John Morse's Descendants

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John (Roscoe) Morse (7 Jul 1903–26 Jun 1968) m. Gladys (Emma Meredith) (Luft) (13 Sep 1903–1 Mar 1995)
  1. 1. Robert (John) Morse 1928–2011 m. Katherine (Jane) Kendall 1932–2020
  2. 2. Charles (Roscoe) Morse 1934–2017
  3. 3. Donna (Jean) Morse 1925–2001

John Morse's Timeline

9 Records

1903
7 Jul 1903
Birth of John Roscoe Morse in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States
Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 7
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 32
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
1950
1950
Age 47
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1954
1954
Age 51
John Roscoe Morse resided here in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1968
26 Jun 1968
Age 65
Death of John Roscoe Morse in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Honolulu, Hawaii, Compiled 02131900 - 12301953; NAI Number: A3422; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturaliza
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 40B; Enumeration District: 61-33
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 368-01-0054; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 404.0; FHL microfilm: 2340750
    [6] New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910-1945; NAI Number: 4492828; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: T624_669; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374682
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index, Owosso Times; Publication Date: 30 Dec 1904; Publication Place: Owosso, Michigan, USA
    [9] GS Film number: 2342757 , Digital Folder Number: 4210120 , Image Number: 123 , Reference ID: v 7 rn 15621

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: T624_669; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374682

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 206

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 206

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benona, Oceana, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1924
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910-1945; NAI Number: 4492828; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 404.0; FHL microfilm: 2340750

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 40B; Enumeration District: 61-33

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1939
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Honolulu, Hawaii, Compiled 02131900 - 12301953; NAI Number: A3422; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturaliza

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Honolulu, Hawaii, Compiled 02131900 - 12301953; NAI Number: A3422; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturaliza

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 40B; Enumeration District: 61-33

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Muskegon, Muskegon

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 368-01-0054; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Tela
    Record Source: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving At New Orleans, Louisiana, 1910-1945; NAI Number: 4492828; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 170; Film Description: 1923 Monroe-1923 St Clair

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 840

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochester, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 206

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1968
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 368-01-0054; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

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