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Morris Hilton Gaines 1927–2015 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 July 1927

Birth Location: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 21 November 2015

Death Location: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Leslie Gaines

Mother: Edna Grisham

Spouse(s): Dorothy Murphy

Children(s):

In 1927, Morris Hilton Gaines entered the world in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America, born to Leslie Homer Gaines And Edna Grisham. In 1930, Morris Hilton Gaines resided in Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1935, Morris Hilton Gaines resided in Sh, Grayson, Texas. Morris Hilton Gaines married Dorothy Murphy. Morris Hilton Gaines passed away in 2015 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Morris Hilton Gaines entered the world in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America, born to Leslie Homer Gaines And Edna Grisham.
  • In 1930, Morris Hilton Gaines resided in Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Morris Hilton Gaines resided in Sh, Grayson, Texas.
  • Morris Hilton Gaines married Dorothy Murphy.
  • Morris Hilton Gaines passed away in 2015 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leslie Gaines
1890–1976
Birth Location: Etta, Union Co Ms
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Edna Grisham
1902–1937
Birth Location: Etta, Union, Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Murphy
1934–2011
Birth Location: Ardoch, Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
DM

Children(s)

Morris Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Morris Gaines
1927–2015
Birth Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Leslie Homer Gaines
1890–1976
Etta, Union Co Ms
Edna Grisham
1902–1937
Etta, Union, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
William (Jefferson) Grisham
1867–1923
Pontotoc Co MS
Emma Garrison
1866–1957
Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Garrison
1838–1885
Mary Thompson
1845–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mathias Garrison
1805–1880
Julia Garrison
1810–1880
Samuel Sr
1810–1856
Mary Smith
1816–1888

Morris Gaines's Timeline

5 Records

1927
6 July 1927
Birth of Morris Hilton Gaines in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 3
Morris Hilton Gaines resided here in Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Morris Hilton Gaines resided here in Sh, Grayson, Texas
Sh, Grayson, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 13
Morris Hilton Gaines resided here in Grayson, Texas, USA
Grayson, Texas, USA
2015
21 November 2015
Age 88
Death of Morris Hilton Gaines in Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 July 1927
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] Texas, Birth Certificates
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4044; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 91-32
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 2338; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2342072
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Legacy; Web edition: ;pid=176621393
    [6] Texas, Birth Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 2338; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2342072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4044; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 91-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Texas; Roll: T627_4044; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 91-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Denison, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Denison, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Legacy; Web edition: ;pid=176621393

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 November 2015
    Event Place: Denison, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Legacy; Web edition: ;pid=176621393
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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