In 1880 William was living in Morris County, Texas. Age: 8; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son[1]
Research Notes
Census Data and Notes
1880 U.S. Census for Precinct 3, Morris County, Texas
Topley W. Morton Head Male 30 Ala GA GA
Nancey J. Morton Wife Female 28 Ala GA GA
William D. Morton Son Male 8 Ala Ala Ala
James C. Morton Son Male 7 Ala Ala Ala
Sarah L. Morton Dau Female 5 Ala Ala Ala
George W. Morton Son Male 3 Ala Ala Ala
Sintha M. Morton Dau Female 0 Tex Ala Ala
Notes: Dwelling 110, Household 110. Enumerated on the 15th and 16th of June 1880. The move from Alabama to Texas occurred between 1877 and 1880, per the census record. The census taker either erred, or was given erroneous data, on Nancy's parents birthstates. Both should be SC (South Carolina). Nancy's age indicates a birth date in 1852 and by mid June. Tapley was listed as a farmer.
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DNA Connections
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