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Wilford Diggs Morgan 1901–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1901

Birth Location: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1988

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: William Morgan

Mother: Annie Diggs

Spouse(s): Pearl Hayman

Children(s):

In 1901, Wilford Diggs Morgan entered the world in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Washington Morgan And Annie Virginia Diggs. In 1910, Wilford Diggs Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1920, Wilford Diggs Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Wilford Diggs Morgan married Pearl Vivian Hayman. Wilford Diggs Morgan passed away in 1988 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Wilford Diggs Morgan entered the world in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Washington Morgan And Annie Virginia Diggs.
  • In 1910, Wilford Diggs Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1920, Wilford Diggs Morgan resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Wilford Diggs Morgan married Pearl Vivian Hayman.
  • Wilford Diggs Morgan passed away in 1988 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilford Morgan's Ancestors

Self
Wilford Morgan
1901–1988
Birth Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Washington Morgan
1874–1964
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Annie (Virginia) Diggs
1876–1970
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Anthony) Diggs
1852–1935
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Harriett (R. "Hattie") White
1848–1921
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William White
1816–1890
Emily Forrest
1821–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1786–1857
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830

Wilford Morgan's Timeline

8 Records

1901
10 Jun 1901
Birth of Wilford Diggs Morgan in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Wilford Diggs Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Wilford Diggs Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Wilford Diggs Morgan resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 41
Wilford Diggs Morgan resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Wilford Diggs Morgan resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1988
19 May 1988
Age 87
Death of Wilford Diggs Morgan in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1988
21 May 1988
Age 87
Burial of Wilford Diggs Morgan in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1901
    Event Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 521
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 77
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167650
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 77

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 521

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1988
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [6] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 May 1988
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

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