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William Morris Ketchum 1868–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1868

Birth Location: Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 18 Sep 1921

Death Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Kitchens

Mother: Missouri Bell

Spouse(s): Roberta Alexander

Children(s): Robert Ketchum, Walter Ketchum, Joseph Ketchum, Benjamin Ketchum, Floyd Ketchum, Minnie Ketchum

The story of William Morris Ketchum began in 1868 in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America. In 1870, William Morris Ketchum resided in District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA. In 1880, William Morris Ketchum resided in Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA. William Morris Ketchum married Roberta Alexander, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ketchum, Floyd Jasay Ketchum, Joseph E Ketchum, Minnie Lee Ketchum, Robert Eugene Ketchum, Walter Carl Ketchum. William Morris Ketchum passed away in 1921 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Morris Ketchum began in 1868 in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America.
  • In 1870, William Morris Ketchum resided in District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1880, William Morris Ketchum resided in Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Morris Ketchum married Roberta Alexander, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ketchum, Floyd Jasay Ketchum, Joseph E Ketchum, Minnie Lee Ketchum, Robert Eugene Ketchum, Walter Carl Ketchum.
  • William Morris Ketchum passed away in 1921 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ketchum's Ancestors

Self
William Ketchum
1868–1921
Birth Place: Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin F Kitchens
1835–1908
Mississippi
Missouri (Ann) Bell
1845–
Mississippi
Grandparents
John (B) Kitchens
1810–
Mississippi
Rebecca Fade
1812–
Ohio
John Bell
1827–
Alabama
Lucinda
1821–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ketchum's Descendants

1.
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William (Morris) Ketchum (5 Sep 1868–18 Sep 1921) m. Roberta Alexander (15 Mar 1870–7 April 1954)
  1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Ketchum 1901–1976 m. Bertha Smith 1909– m. Odie 1906–
    1. 1. Donalee Ketchum 1935–1997
    2. 2. Ray (L) Ketchum 1928–1998
  2. 2. Walter (Carl) Ketchum 1898–1958
  3. 3. Joseph (E) Ketchum 1903–
  4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Ketchum 1907–1930
  5. 5. Floyd (Jasay) Ketchum 1914–2006
  6. 6. Minnie (Lee) Ketchum 1909–2007 m. Clyde Harper 1907–1965
    1. 1. Russell (Lee) Harper 1948–1948
    2. 2. Jerline Harper 1934–1999 m. Ezell Hines 1922–2000

William Ketchum's Timeline

6 Records

1868
5 Sep 1868
Birth of William Morris Ketchum in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 2
William Morris Ketchum resided here in District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
William Morris Ketchum resided here in Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
William Morris Ketchum resided here in Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
William Morris Ketchum resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
1921
18 Sep 1921
Age 53
Death of William Morris Ketchum in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1868
    Event Place: Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Page: 289b; Enumeration District: 119
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M593_754; Page: 360B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: 64; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0113
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M593_754; Page: 360B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sataria, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Page: 289b; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: 64; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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