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Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West 1851–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Mar 1851

Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 2 Aug 1935

Death Location: United States

Father: John West

Mother: Sarah Renfro

Spouse(s): John Morgan

Children(s): Mary Morgan, Bettie Morgan, Thomas Morgan

Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West was born in 1851 in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John C West And Sarah Renfro. In 1860, Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided in District 2, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided in District 12, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West married John Butler Morgan, and had children including Bettie Morgan, Mary Morgan, Thomas William Morgan. Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West passed away in 1935 in United States.

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Biography

  • Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West was born in 1851 in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA, the child of John C West And Sarah Renfro.
  • In 1860, Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided in District 2, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided in District 12, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.
  • Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West married John Butler Morgan, and had children including Bettie Morgan, Mary Morgan, Thomas William Morgan.
  • Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West passed away in 1935 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John West
1812–
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Renfro
1812–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SR

Spouses(s)

John Morgan
1853–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JM

Children(s)

Mary Morgan
1875–1962
Birth Location: Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
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Bettie Morgan
1884–1957
Birth Location: Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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Thomas Morgan
1882–1962
Birth Location: Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
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Matilda West's Ancestors

Self
Matilda West
1851–1935
Birth Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John C West
1812–
Sarah Renfro
1812–
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (A) Renfro
1784–1860
Botetourt County, Virginia, United States of America
Jenny Cox
1791–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Renfrow
1710–1804
Margaret Rhea
1722–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Renfrow
1676–1749

Matilda West's Descendants

1.
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Matilda (M “Granny Morgan”) West (02 Mar 1851–2 Aug 1935) m. John (Butler) Morgan (abt 1853–)
  1. 1. Mary Morgan 1875–1962 m. George Fox 1873– m. Will (T) Moses 1870–1956
    1. 1. Earnest (Creed) Fox 1900–1974 m. Anna (Bell) Rayburn 1900–1988
      1. 1. Lodema Fox 1935–2010 m. John (Madison) Ingram 1904–1987
      2. 2. Carl (Edward) Fox 1931–1985
      3. 3. Earnie (Junior Fox) Jr 1928–1960
      4. 4. Anna (Mae) Fox 1923–2007 m. Ivan (Martin) Shaffer –1989
      5. 5. Betty Hayes 1925–2011 m. Louis (Edward Hayes) Sr 1922–1966
        1. 1. Wanda (Lou) Hayes 1947–2024
    2. 2. Robert Moses 1904– m. Nellie Millsaps 1909–1975
      1. 1. Katie Moses 1942–1961 m. Teddy (Everett) Blackwell –1996
    3. 3. Louis (Samuel) Morgan 1903–1972 m. Pearl Padgett 1906–1999
    4. 4. Jesse (K) Moses-Goins 1913–1948
  2. 2. Bettie Morgan 1884–1957 m. Anderson Gardner 1851–
  3. 3. Thomas (William) Morgan 1882–1962 m. Sarah Cannup 1883–1927
    1. 1. Ollie (Myrtle) Lynn 1910–1998 m. Frank Lynn 1907–1981
      1. 1. Charlotte (Faye) Lynn 1941–2016
      2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Lynn 1944–2014
    2. 2. John (Thurman) Morgan 1906–1986 m. Bertha Shaw 1910–1987
      1. 1. James (D) Morgan 1935–2021
      2. 2. Robert (Cook) Morgan 1933–2022 m. Bobbie (Jo) Morgan 1934–1955
    3. 3. Ruby (E.) Morgan 1920–1950
    4. 4. William (F) Morgan 1913–

Matilda West's Timeline

8 Records

1851
02 Mar 1851
Birth of Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 9
Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided here in District 2, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 19
Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided here in District 12, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 29
Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided here in District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided here in Civil District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 79
Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West resided here in District 4, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1935
31 July 1935
Age 84
Death of Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West in Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
1935
2 Aug 1935
Age 84
Burial of Matilda M “Granny Morgan” West in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1851
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342001
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Page: 52C; Enumeration District: 205
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1550; Page: 114B
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 805265
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1514; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375527
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 805265

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1550; Page: 114B
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Page: 52C; Enumeration District: 205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1514; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375527

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Monroe, Tennessee; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342001

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MT Vernon, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1935
    Event Place: Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 8
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1935
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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