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Susan Jane Morgan 1836–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1836

Birth Location: Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1915

Death Location: Ellis County, Texas, USA

Father: William Morgan

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): James Clay, Henry Groff

Children(s): William Clay, Nancy Clay, John Clay, Alonza Clay, Benjamin Groff, Mary Groff, Sarah Groff

In 1836, Susan Jane Morgan entered the world in Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA, born to William Carroll Morgan And Mary Ann Polly Johnson. In 1850, Susan Jane Morgan resided in Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri, USA. Susan Jane Morgan married Henry Burton Groff, James Griffin Clay, and had children including Alonza C Clay, Benjamin A Groff, John Roger Clay, Mary Ellender Mollie Groff, Nancy Sarah I Clay, Sarah Groff, William Charles Clay. Susan Jane Morgan passed away in 1915 in Ellis County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Susan Jane Morgan entered the world in Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA, born to William Carroll Morgan And Mary Ann Polly Johnson.
  • In 1850, Susan Jane Morgan resided in Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri, USA.
  • Susan Jane Morgan married Henry Burton Groff, James Griffin Clay, and had children including Alonza C Clay, Benjamin A Groff, John Roger Clay, Mary Ellender Mollie Groff, Nancy Sarah I Clay, Sarah Groff, William Charles Clay.
  • Susan Jane Morgan passed away in 1915 in Ellis County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Morgan
1816–1887
Birth Location: Spring Creek, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Johnson
1819–1859
Birth Location: Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States
MJ

Spouses(s)

James Clay
1841–1932
Birth Location: Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
JC
Henry Groff
1824–1910
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
HG

Children(s)

William Clay
1869–1938
Birth Location: Houston, Texas, Missouri, USA
WC
Nancy Clay
1868–
Birth Location: Missouri
NC
John Clay
1873–1950
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JC
Alonza Clay
1870–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
AC
Benjamin Groff
1855–1934
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
BG
Mary Groff
1858–1915
Birth Location: Raleigh, Missouri, USA
MG
Sarah Groff
1859–1934
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
SG

Susan Morgan's Ancestors

Self
Susan Morgan
1836–1915
Birth Place: Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Carroll Morgan
1816–1887
Spring Creek, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Ann "Polly") Johnson
1819–1859
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Job Morgan
1771–1857
Burke County, North Carolina British Colony
Sarah Morgan
1778–1863
North Carolina, United States of America
Nimrod Johnson
1787–1856
South Carolina, United States
Susannah Gallion
1795–1861
Surry County, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Morgan
1740–1801
Nancy Curtis
1750–1807
Augustine Hawkins
1721–1808
Elizabeth Henley
1737–1806
Moses Johnson
1737–1834
Ann(e) Bullard
1765–1824
Jacob Gallion
1763–1818
Barbara Black
1770–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Morgan
1702–1782
Eleanor Lloyd
1712–1764
James CURTIS
1720–1795
Nancy Murray
1725–1787
Joseph Hawkins
1665–1725
Elizabeth Ricaud
1668–1726
Darby Jr.
1701–1784
Mary Elliot
1715–1742
Captain BULLARD
1732–1788
Martha Wall
1735–1810
Jacob Gallion
1733–1812
Elizabeth Arnold
1736–1768

Susan Morgan's Descendants

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Susan (Jane) Morgan (2 Oct 1836–1915) m. James (Griffin) Clay (18 May 1841–27 Jun 1932) m. Henry (Burton) Groff (Mar 1824–Aft. 1910)
  1. 1. William (Charles) Clay 1869–1938 m. Mary (Jeanette (Nettie)) Austin 1877–
    1. 1. William (Ernest) Clay 1901–1954
    2. 2. Elmer Clay 1904–1933
    3. 3. Roy Clay 1909–1986 m. Elsie (A) Radeke 1911–1968
    4. 4. Susan (Lorraine) Clay 1910–1985
    5. 5. Naomi (Jeanette) Clay 1917–1965
    6. 6. Fannie (Bell Clay) Boatright 1894–1972 m. John (Thomas Boatright) Sr 1893–1968
      1. 1. Charlie (Clark) Boatright 1923–1992 m. Tressie (Faye) Curtis 1927–2004
      2. 2. Doris (Marie Boatright) Brashear 1925–1991
      3. 3. John (Thomas Boatright) Jr 1927–1998
      4. 4. Thurman (Kinder) Boatright 1930–1975
      5. 5. Henry (Edmond) Boatright 1934–1992
      6. 6. Nettie (Lou Boatwright) Smith 1920–1981
      7. 7. Joseph (Ryan) Boatright 1922–1991
      8. 8. Richard (H.) Boatright 1950–2008
    7. 7. Calvin (Griffin) Clay 1896–1959 m. Minnie (Ola) Hunsucker 1890–1979
      1. 1. Dorothy (Marie) Clay 1925–2014 m. Fred (C) Pierce 1921–2003
    8. 8. Hazel (Mae) Clay 1899–1917
    9. 9. Leroy Clay 1907–1986
    10. 10. Otis Clay 1897–1900
    11. 11. Agnes (L) Clay 1903–1903
    12. 12. J (D) Clay 1914–1917
  2. 2. Nancy (Sarah I) Clay 1868–
  3. 3. John (Roger) Clay 1873–1950 m. Flora (E) Clay 1882–1972
    1. 1. Rene (Garros) Clay 1910–1969
    2. 2. Mildred (Virginia Clay) Christiansen 1919–2014 m. William (Robert Christiansen) Jr 1914–1998
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Christiansen 1948–1993
    3. 3. James (B) Clay 1906–1921
    4. 4. Walter (B) Clay 1908–1932
  4. 4. Alonza (C) Clay 1870–
  5. 5. Benjamin (A) Groff 1855–1934 m. Clementine (Valentine) Vickory 1855–1900
    1. 1. Ella (May Groff) Jenkins 1874–1956 m. George (B) Jenkins 1868–1935
      1. 1. Gladys (Clementine) Jenkins 1901–1901
      2. 2. Lilian (Grace Jenkins) Davis 1894–1977
      3. 3. Ruth (Mildred Jenkins) Lind 1906–1998
    2. 2. Robert (Henry) Groff 1877–1937 m. Anna (Pearl) Anderson 1882–
      1. 1. Richard Groff 1903–
      2. 2. Selby Groff 1907–1964
      3. 3. Benjamin Groff 1905–
      4. 4. Larence (C) Groff 1915–
    3. 3. Viola (C Groff) Cooper 1879–1964 m. Henry ('Harry') Cooper 1865–
      1. 1. Harvey (Waverly) Cooper 1903–1978 m. Evelyn Moore 1906–
      2. 2. William (Benjamin) Cooper 1910–1993
      3. 3. Grace (C Cooper) Ereland 1905–1984
      4. 4. Myrtle (May) Cooper 1908–1932
  6. 6. Mary (Ellender "Mollie") Groff 1858–1915 m. Calvin Reed 1853–1920
    1. 1. Willis (Charles) Reed 1893–1968 m. Hope (Stand) Stanwaity 1896–1976
      1. 1. Mary (Emma) Witt 1922–2010
      2. 2. Helen (Jeanette) Reed 1925–2004 m. Fred (Phillip) LaBoon 1915–1996
    2. 2. Jay (Calvin) Reed 1889–1972
    3. 3. Glessie (Iola) Reed 1887–1906
    4. 4. Grace (Pearl Reed) Lemley 1891–1985
    5. 5. Walter (W.) Reed 1879–1902
    6. 6. Bert (P.) Reed 1877–1901
    7. 7. Ada (Belle) Reed 1884–1962
    8. 8. Fred (Carl) Reed 1882–1953
    9. 9. Anna (May Reed) Slover 1873–1954
    10. 10. Anna (J. E.) Reed 1875–
    11. 11. Mary (E) Reed 1873–
  7. 7. Sarah Groff 1859–1934

Susan Morgan's Timeline

11 Records

1836
2 Oct 1836
Birth of Susan Jane Morgan in Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1850
12 Dec 1850
Age 14
Susan Jane Morgan was married in Gasconade
Gasconade
1850
1850
Age 14
Susan Jane Morgan resided here in Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri, USA
Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Susan Jane Morgan resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 34
Susan Jane Morgan resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 44
Susan Jane Morgan resided here in Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 64
Susan Jane Morgan resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 74
Susan Jane Morgan resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1915
5 Mar 1915
Age 79
Susan Jane Morgan resided here in Owensville, Missouri, USA
Owensville, Missouri, USA
1915
25 Feb 1915
Age 79
Death of Susan Jane Morgan in Johnson, Texas, USA
Johnson, Texas, USA
1915
1915
Age 79
Burial of Susan Jane Morgan in Ellis County, Texas, USA
Ellis County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1836
    Event Place: Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Joplin, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 695; Page: 498d; Enumeration District: 068
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Missouri; Roll: M593_826; Page: 364A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1630; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0031
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T624_1592; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375605
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri; Roll: 399; Page: 180b
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1850
    Event Place: Gasconade
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Canaan, Gasconade, Missouri; Roll: 399; Page: 180b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 DEC 1850
    Event Place: Gasconade,Missouri

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Missouri; Roll: M593_826; Page: 364A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Joplin, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 695; Page: 498d; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1630; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0031

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T624_1592; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375605

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1915
    Event Place: Owensville, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Gasconade County Republican; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1915; Publication Place: Owensville, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1915
    Event Place: Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Ellis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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