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Thomas Robeson Morse (1895 - 1996)

Thomas Robeson Morse
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of , , , , and
Husband of — married 2 Jun 1921 in Boston, Massachusettsmap
Descendants descendants
Father of [private daughter (1920s - unknown)], , and
Died at about age 100 [location unknown]
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Biography

This profile is part of the Morse Name Study.

Thomas Robeson Morse was born on May 29, 1895 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.[1]

In 1900, Thomas (5) was living in household of Charles F Morse (61) in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, with his parents, Charles F (61) and Ellen H (49); his siblings, Charles F Morse, Jr., Jr (13), and Marian (22); and Ida Peterson (26), Jennie Peterson (12), Olive Syreno (24), Allen Linberg (43), and Frank Shuberg (33). [1]

In 1910, Thomas (15) was living in household of Charles F Morse (70) in Kansas City Ward 4, Jackson, Missouri, with his parents, Charles F (70) and Ellen H (58); his siblings, Eleanor (27), and Charles F Morse, Jr, Jr (22); and Oscar Anderson (y), Annie Trimble (50), Emma Holmquist (20), and Annalia Thompson (20). [2]

In 1920, Thomas (25) was living in household of Charles F Morse (80) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, with his parents, Charles F (80) and Ellen H (68); and his brother, Charles F Morse, Jr (32). [3]

Thomas (26) married Eleanor Whitney (21) (born in 1899 in Massachusetts; daughter of Hugh Austin Whitney and Eleanor Cecelia Amalia Marguerite Shattuck) on June 2, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts.[4] [5]

In 1940, Thomas (45) was living in Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, with his wife, Eleanor W (40); their children, Esther (16), Hope (15), Hugh W (14), and Thomas Morse, Jr (12); and Leroy Bailey (34, domestic), Mae Belle Bailey (29, cook), Franklin Coleman (23, master), Prentise Downes (30, master), and James Locke (34, fireman). [6]

Thomas registered for the draft for World War II. [7], [8]

In 1950, Thomas (55) was living in Lincoln, Middlesex, Massachusetts, with his wife, Eleanor W (undefined); and Thomas R Morse (undefined). [9]

Thomas died in 1996, aged 100.[10]


Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 75; Digital film/folder number: 004118792; FHL microfilm: 1240864; Image number: 409; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00737-4
    FamilySearch Record: M3ZQ-JYV (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69Y7-ZKB
    Thomas R Morse (5), single son, in household of Charles F Morse (61) in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.
    1900 United States Federal Census: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Charles F Morse M White 61 Married Head Massachusetts
    Ellen H Morse F White 49 Married Wife New York
    Charles F Morse, Jr., Jr M White 13 Single Son Missouri
    Thomas R Morse M White 5 Single Son Missouri
    Marian Morse F White 22 Single Daughter Kansas
    Ida Peterson F White 26 Single Servant Sweden
    Jennie Peterson F White 12 Single Servant Norway
    Olive Syreno F White 24 Single Servant Sweden
    Allen Linberg M White 43 Single Servant Sweden
    Frank Shuberg M White 33 Single Servant Sweden
  2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972624; FHL microfilm: 1374799; Image number: 19; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03475-8
    FamilySearch Record: M2YZ-61C (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVD-K3B
    Thomas R Morse (14), single son, in household of Charles F Morse (70) in Kansas City Ward 4, Jackson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.
  3. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 47; Digital film/folder number: 004966119; FHL microfilm: 1820742; Image number: 508; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01873-1
    FamilySearch Record: MF9Z-K31 (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXC-SP3
    Thomas R Morse (24), single son, in household of Charles F Morse (80) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Missouri.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007723383; FHL microfilm: 000830679
    FamilySearch Record: Q282-N4N5 (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BN-PNXL Image number 00758
    Thomas R Morse (25) marriage to Eleanor Whitney (21) on 2 Jun 1921 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  5. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 108487570; Record number: 5
    FamilySearch Record: 6P62-6YG8 (accessed 9 February 2024)
    Thomas R Morse (25) marriage to Eleanor Whitney (21) on 2 Jun 1921 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 005460874; Image number: 628; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K4FC-M59 (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-Q6LH
    Thomas R Morse (44), married head of household in Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Missouri.
  7. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Massachusetts; Affiliate Publication Number: M2090; Digital film/folder number: 004157197; FHL microfilm: 2251539; Image number: 3063; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: R00816-2
    FamilySearch Record: V12K-LZK (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTK9-3JL
    Name: Thomas R Morse; Birth Date: 29 May 1895; Residence Place: Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Military Draft Registration Date: 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Occupation Employer: Thomas R/Morse; Record Nbr: 3063; System Of Record: SLS.
  8. ↑ Military - WW II Draft Registration: "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Massachusetts; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2090
    Ancestry Record 1002 #8713124 (accessed 29 September 2023)
    Name: Thomas R Morse; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 29 May 1895; Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Residence Place: Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; Military Draft Date: 1942; Spouse: Eleanor W. Morse.
  9. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 31; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 108995598; Image number: 32
    FamilySearch Record: 6F3Q-BW3Y (accessed 9 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-R21N
    Thomas R Morse (54), married, Secretary, head of household in Lincoln, Lincoln, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Missouri.
  10. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
    FamilySearch Record: VS6D-82C (accessed 9 February 2024)
    Thomas R Morse death 12 May 1996 (born 29 May 1895) residing in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

See also:

  • 1916 Passport Application:

"United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007574767; FHL microfilm: 1522041; Image number: 845
FamilySearch Record: QVJP-M2W3 (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89X7-C9WP-D
Name: Thomas Robeson Morse; Birth Date: 29 May 1895; Birth Place: Missouri; Passport Application Date: 1916; Passport Application Place: Massachusetts, United States; Age: 21; Source Certificate Nbr: 26095; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 916
FamilySearch Record: Q53D-MM7N (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7B6-Z
Name: Thomas R Morse; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 915
FamilySearch Record: Q53D-6DTK (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7PZ-T
Name: Thomas R Morse; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney Morse:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 921
FamilySearch Record: Q53D-ZS8M (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7PZ-J
Name: Thomas R Morse; Occupation: Headmaster; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney Morse:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 919
FamilySearch Record: Q53D-CS8Z (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7BD-S
Name: Thomas R Morse; Occupation: Headmaster; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 919
FamilySearch Record: Q53N-KK96 (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7BD-S
Name: Thomas R Morse; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary of wife Eleanor Whitney:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101747687; Image number: 921
FamilySearch Record: Q53D-RWT4 (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-D7PZ-J
Name: Thomas R Morse; Source Newspaper: Boston Herald; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing South Florida Sun-Sentinel, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QKT6-YPX6 (accessed 9 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-J41M-L Image number 01912
Name: Mr Thomas Robeson Morse; Obituary Date: 17 May 1996; Obituary Place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States; Birth Date: about 1896; Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri; Death Date: 12 May 1996; Residence Date: 12 May 1996; Residence Place: Port Hood, Nova Scotia; Occupation: Headmaster; Age: 100; Is Principal: True; Source Newspaper: South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Event Type: Obituary.





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