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William Morse 1674 – 1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1674

Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 10 May 1749

Death Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Benjamin Morse

Mother: Ruth Sawyer

Spouse(s): Sarah Merrill

Children(s): Daniel Morse, Ruth Morse, Peter Morse, Benjamin Morse, William Morse, Sarah Morse, Martha Morse, Anne Morse, Moses Morse, Miriam Morse, Hannah Morse

The story of William Morse began in 1674 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. William Morse married Sarah Merrill, and had children including Daniel Morse, Ruth Morse, Peter Morse, Benjamin Morse, William Morse, Sarah Morse, Martha Morse, Anne Morse, Moses Morse, Miriam Morse, Hannah Morse. William Morse passed away in 1749 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Morse began in 1674 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • William Morse married Sarah Merrill, and had children including Daniel Morse, Ruth Morse, Peter Morse, Benjamin Morse, William Morse, Sarah Morse, Martha Morse, Anne Morse, Moses Morse, Miriam Morse, Hannah Morse.
  • William Morse passed away in 1749 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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William Morse's Ancestors

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William Morse
1674 – 1749
Birth Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Benjamin Morse
1640 – 1711
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Sawyer
1648 – 1707
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Morse's Descendants

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William Morse (23 Jan 1674 – 10 May 1749) m. Sarah Merrill (15 Oct 1677 – 20 Nov 1750)
  1. 1. Daniel Morse (26 Apr 1697 – 1766)
  2. 2. Ruth Morse (4 Mar 1698 – 3 Jun 1766)
  3. 3. Peter Morse (5 Oct 1701 – 1775)
  4. 4. Benjamin Morse (8 Aug 1703 – 1785)
  5. 5. William Morse (17 Oct 1704 – 1729)
  6. 6. Sarah Morse (1 Oct 1706 – 1760)
  7. 7. Martha Morse (14 Feb 1708 – 19 Oct 1771)
  8. 8. Anne Morse (15 Apr 1711 – 1739)
  9. 9. Moses Morse (17 Mar 1713 – 24 Mar 1783)
  10. 10. Miriam Morse (25 Dec 1716 – 1758)
  11. 11. Hannah Morse (1719 – 14 Jan 1803) m. John Darling (27 Sep 1716 – 7 Nov 1795)
    1. 1. Daniel Darling (1736 – )
    2. 2. Abigail Darling (1736 – )
    3. 3. Judith Darling (1737 – )
    4. 4. naomi darling (1738 – )
    5. 5. Oneseohorus Darling (1739 – )
    6. 6. Hannah Darling (1 Jul 1740 – 14 Jan 1803) m. William (Alexander) Belk (1742 – 13 Jan 1815)
      1. 1. Jeremiah Belk (1775 – 10 Jul 1848) m. Anna Mixon (1769 – 10 Jul 1875)
        1. 1. Abijah Belk (1793 – 1872) m. Mary (A Robertson or) Stevens (1794 – 1862) m. Mary Roberson (1800 – 1871)
        2. 2. Elizabeth Black (8 Sep 1794 – 10 Jan 1859)
        3. 3. Elisha Belk (1795 – )
        4. 4. Elizabeth Belk (22 Jul 1795 – 9 May 1867)
        5. 5. Benjamin Belk (1796 – 1814)
        6. 6. William (Alexander) Belk (26 Aug 1796 – 10 Jul 1875)
        7. 7. Massey Belk (4 Apr 1804 – 19 Sep 1870)
        8. 8. Miriam Belk (4 Apr 1804 – 13 Nov 1832)
      2. 2. brittain belk (1778 – )
      3. 3. Fereby Belk (1779 – 1868)
      4. 4. Rigdon Belk (1780 – 1825)
      5. 5. Anna (Nancy) Belk (1780 – 1865)
      6. 6. gatsy belk (19 Dec 1785 – 1850)
      7. 7. Nicey (Jane) Belk (1788 – 1875)
      8. 8. Joseph (Montgomery) Belk (25 Feb 1794 – 4 Sep 1867)
    7. 7. John Darling (22 Feb 1742 – 9 Oct 1830)
    8. 8. William Darling (22 Feb 1742 – 1812)
    9. 9. Mary Darling (6 Jun 1746 – May 1800)
    10. 10. Benjamin (B) Darling (3 May 1748 – 1830)
    11. 11. Timothy DARLING (30 Oct 1750 – )
    12. 12. Peter Darling (12 Jul 1753 – 2 Aug 1823)
    13. 13. Moses Darling (12 Jan 1756 – 3 Mar 1822)
    14. 14. Josiah Darling (28 Feb 1759 – 1760)
    15. 15. Sarah Darling (17 Jun 1761 – 1825)
    16. 16. Lydia Darling (15 Nov 1762 – 1765)

William Morse's Timeline

2 Records

1674
23 Jan 1674
Birth of William Morse in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1749
10 May 1749
Age 75
Death of William Morse in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1674
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1673; Birth city: Essex; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1673; Birth city: Newbury; Birth state: MA.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2238.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TDM.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 162.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KC1.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1749
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1673; Birth city: Essex; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1673; Birth city: Newbury; Birth state: MA.

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