Francis Morse (abt. 1814)

Born about 1814 in North Carolina, United States

Husband of Susan (West) Parker — married [date unknown] in North Carolina, United States

Biography

Frances was born about 1814.

The 1850 US Census records that Frances, his wife Susan, and their children were living in Currituck, Currituck County, North Carolina. The Census estimated his birth year as 1814 and recorded his birthplace as North Carolina.^[1] The 1850 household included:

Frances Morse Male 36 North Carolina

Susan Morse Female 25 North Carolina

Peter Morse Male 10 North Carolina

Rebecca Morse Female 7 North Carolina

James Morse Male 4 North Carolina

Thos Morse Male 0 North Carolina

Research Notes

The 1830 US Census for Currituck, North Carolina, enumerates a 10-15 year old Francis Morse as a head of household. The other family member was a female 40 to 50 years old.^[2] This may be the same Francis Morse.

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4BM-7XV : 12 April 2016), Frances Morse, Currituck county, Currituck, North Carolina, United States; citing family 109, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5M-1W2 : 22 August 2017), Francis Morse, Currituck, North Carolina, United States; citing 253, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 119; FHL microfilm 18,085.