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Samuel Vespucius Morgan 1859–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1859

Birth Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 14 April 1905

Death Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Morgan

Mother: Malissa (Morgan)

Spouse(s): Sarah Thomas

Children(s): Mary Morgan, Lela Runeau, Ira Morgan

In 1859, Samuel Vespucius Morgan entered the world in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to William Morgan And Malissa Catherine Winfrey Morgan. In 1860, Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided in Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA. Samuel Vespucius Morgan married Sarah Artilla Thomas, and had children including Ira Fountain Morgan, Lela Runeau, Mary Thomas Morgan. Samuel Vespucius Morgan passed away in 1905 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Samuel Vespucius Morgan entered the world in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to William Morgan And Malissa Catherine Winfrey Morgan.
  • In 1860, Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided in Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA.
  • Samuel Vespucius Morgan married Sarah Artilla Thomas, and had children including Ira Fountain Morgan, Lela Runeau, Mary Thomas Morgan.
  • Samuel Vespucius Morgan passed away in 1905 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Morgan
1835–1892
Birth Location: Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
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Malissa (Morgan)
1836–1892
Birth Location: Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Thomas
1857–1936
Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
ST

Children(s)

Mary Morgan
1887–1975
Birth Location: Creelsboro, Russell County, Kentucky, USA
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Lela Runeau
1882–1961
Birth Location: Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
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Ira Morgan
1884–1908
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Samuel Morgan's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Morgan
1859–1905
Birth Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Morgan
1835–1892
Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Malissa (Catherine Winfrey) (Morgan)
1836–1892
Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Israel (Samuel Winfrey) Jr
1802–1894
Staunton City, Virginia, United States of America
Martha ("Patsy") Northcutt
1805–1892
Adair, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Morgan's Descendants

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Samuel (Vespucius) Morgan (19 Nov 1859–14 April 1905) m. Sarah (Artilla) Thomas (07 Nov 1857–29 Feb 1936)
  1. 1. Mary (Thomas) Morgan 1887–1975 m. John (Finis Beckly Amalcus Vespucious) Phelps 1881–1957
    1. 1. Lyle (Keith) Phelps 1909–2002 m. Christine ((Wanda)) Johnson 1930–2010 m. Eunice (M.) Castle 1910–1998 m. Theresa (Wanda) Howard 1931–2002
      1. 1. Victor (G) Phelps 1935–1935
    2. 2. Leon (Deering) Phelps 1905–1978 m. Thelma Kerns 1919–
    3. 3. Reba (K) Phelps-Hill 1911–1999 m. Jack (H.) Hill 1912–1990
    4. 4. Elsie (Ruth) Phelps 1913–1997 m. Paul (E) Mitchell 1911–1975
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Phelps 1916–1995 m. Harry (Howard Ellis) Sr. 1914–1991
    6. 6. Finis (Paul) Phelps 1919–2003 m. Jeanette Phelps 1924–2012
    7. 7. Wilma Phelps 1922–2015 m. Horace (Gideon) Goodrich 1911–1995
  2. 2. Lela Runeau 1882–1961 m. Elmore Rowan 1877–
    1. 1. Hildreth Rowan 1913–
    2. 2. Kenneth Wells 1908–
  3. 3. Ira (Fountain) Morgan 1884–1908

Samuel Morgan's Timeline

6 Records

1859
19 Nov 1859
Birth of Samuel Vespucius Morgan in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 1
Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided here in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided here in Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA
Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided here in Crocus, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Crocus, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Samuel Vespucius Morgan resided here in Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1905
14 April 1905
Age 46
Death of Samuel Vespucius Morgan in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1859
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crocus, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 032
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay Center, Clay, Kansas; Roll: M593_430; Page: 184B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M653_353; Page: 161; Family History Library Film: 803353
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M653_353; Page: 161; Family History Library Film: 803353

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay Center, Clay, Kansas; Roll: M593_430; Page: 184B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crocus, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crocus, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 032

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240517

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 April 1905
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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