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Morris Leroy Johnson 1912–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1912

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 12 Aug 1975

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Father: Griffin Johnson

Mother: Lela Williams

Spouse(s): Octavia Brown

Children(s): Robert Johnson

In 1912, Morris Leroy Johnson entered the world in South Carolina, born to Griffin M Johnson And Lela W Williams. In 1930, Morris Leroy Johnson resided in Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1935, Morris Leroy Johnson resided in Asheville, North Carolina. Morris Leroy Johnson married Octavia Brown, and had children including Anncy O Johnson, Lawrence D Johnson, Lela B Johnson, Lila B Johnson, Murris L Johnson Junior, Nancy O Johnson, Robert Louis Johnson. Morris Leroy Johnson passed away in 1975 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Morris Leroy Johnson entered the world in South Carolina, born to Griffin M Johnson And Lela W Williams.
  • In 1930, Morris Leroy Johnson resided in Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Morris Leroy Johnson resided in Asheville, North Carolina.
  • Morris Leroy Johnson married Octavia Brown, and had children including Anncy O Johnson, Lawrence D Johnson, Lela B Johnson, Lila B Johnson, Murris L Johnson Junior, Nancy O Johnson, Robert Louis Johnson.
  • Morris Leroy Johnson passed away in 1975 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Griffin Johnson
1885–1948
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Lela Williams
1882–1965
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Octavia Brown
1915–2010
Birth Location: South Carolina
OB

Children(s)

Robert Johnson
1938–1978
Birth Location: Greensboro G, North Carolina
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Morris Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Morris Johnson
1912–1975
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Griffin M Johnson
1885–1948
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Lela (W) Williams
1882–1965
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Morris Johnson's Descendants

1.
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Morris (Leroy) Johnson (27 Aug 1912–12 Aug 1975) m. Octavia Brown (04 MAY 1915–2010)
  1. 1. Robert (Louis) Johnson 1938–1978

Morris Johnson's Timeline

6 Records

1912
27 Aug 1912
Birth of Morris Leroy Johnson in South Carolina
South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 18
Morris Leroy Johnson resided here in Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Morris Leroy Johnson resided here in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 28
Morris Leroy Johnson resided here in Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Morris Leroy Johnson resided here in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1975
12 Aug 1975
Age 63
Death of Morris Leroy Johnson in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1912
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 194
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02983; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 92-82
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-42-3216; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0021
    [6] North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacks, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0021

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Asheville, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02983; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 92-82

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Swift Creek, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02983; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 92-82

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 194

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1975
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-42-3216; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes
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