Martha "Patsy", daughter of Alexander Gordon & Sarah Lee, born June 6, 1797 Chester Co SC, died 1844 Carroll Co TN & buried at Morgan Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
Married: John Morgan about 1819 in Robertson Co TN. He is the son of Theophilus Morgan Jr. & Ruth Owens & was born Mar 25, 1796 Iredell Co NC, died about 1860 Carroll Co TN & buried at Morgan Cemetery, Carroll Co TN. After Martha's death, John remarried to Catherine Thomas about 1853 Carroll Co TN. Catherine was born 1833 TN.
Occupation: Farmer

Children of Martha & John:
1. Minerva Lee born 1820 Robertson Co TN, died 1892 Tallahatchie Co MS.
Married: Charles Morgan June 21, 1846 Carroll Co TN. He was born 1819 TN, died before 1880 Tallahatchie Co TN.
Children: Thomas, John, Martha, Benjamin Clinton, Sarah & Susan.
2. Alexander G. born 1822 Robertson Co TN.
3. Calvin Jones born 1823 Carroll Co TN, died Jan 19, 1892 Gibson Co TN & buried at Eldad Baptist Church Cemetery, Gibson Co TN.
Married: Mary Martha Stanford July 3, 1853 Carroll Co TN. She is the daughter of Jesse Stanford & was born Sep 5, 1832 Carroll Co TN, died July 27, 1920 Eldad, Gibson Co TN.
Children: John, Jesse & William Howell.
4. Rufus K. born Nov 4, 1825 Carroll Co TN, died Sep 18, 1841 Carroll Co TN & buried at Morgan Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
5. William Wilson born Oct 31, 1822 Carroll Co TN, died Jan 18, 1848 Carroll Co TN & buried at Morgan Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
6. Dewit Clinton born 1830 Carroll Co TN, died 1875 Brownwood, Brown Co TX.
Married: Patience Elizabeth Ross 1860 TN. She was born 1843 TN, died 1875 Brownwood, Brown Co TX & is the daughter of Joseph Jackson Ross & Fereby H. Oakley.
Children: Martha Ann, John, Pocahontas & Robert A.
7. Elbert W. born Feb 7, 1832 Carroll Co TN.
8. Albert G. born Feb 7, 1832 Carroll Co TN, died May 20, 1902 Carroll Co TN & buried at Palmer Shelter Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
Married: Rachel Pernervie Shaver Dec 31, 1856 Carroll Co TN. She is the daughter of William Brown Shaver & Nancy McLeod & was born Mar 9, 1838 TN, Feb 17, 1917 Carroll Co TN & buried at Palmer Shelter Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
Children: Martha Minerva, Sarah Elizabeth, Nancy, Willie Ann, Leona F., Andrew Jackson, Margaret E., Minnie E., Elvina J. & Eveline "Evie".
9. Martha Lee born 1834 Carroll Co TN.
10. Jonathan Oliver "John" born Nov 2, 1836 Carroll Co TN, died Feb 26, 1914 Carroll Co TN & buried at Palestine Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
Married: Martha Shaver Nov 8, 1855 Carroll Co TN. She was born May 9, 1836 TN, died Jan 13, 1915 Carroll Co TN & buried at Palestine Cemetery, Carroll Co TN.
Children: Nancy Catherine, William Lee & Isaiah.
11. Sarah E. born 1840 Carroll Co TN, died 1880 Tallahatchie Co MS.
Married: William Calvin Ross 1861 TN. He was born 1836 TN, died before 1900 MS.
Children: William J., Daniel L., John A., David L. & Virginia "Jennie"

Notes:
1. 1815 John Morgan served on a jury in the trial of Joel Bayles vs Thomas Bell in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 479)
2. Feb 1815 John Morgan served on a jury in the trial of Jesse Martin vs William Conrad in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 541)
3. Feb 1815 John Morgan tax list for the year 1814 shows one white poll. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 542)
4. May 1815 John Morgan & David Henry were security for Sally Mason who gave bond as administrator of the estate of Henry Mason. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 4, pg 6)
5. May 1818 John Morgan served as a juror in the case of John Ward vs James ? in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 69)
6. Aug 1818 John Morgan & Thomas Walton were witnesses to deed transaction between David James Walton & Meredith Walton. (Robertson Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 99)
7. Mar 1822 Deed - John Morgan to Patrick Patterson, 160 acres of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 460)
8. Nov 19, 1822 a note on John Morgan is listed in the inventory of Thomas Morgan, dec'd. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 481-482)
9. 1823 - About this time period John & Martha moved to Carroll Co TN.
10. 1830 Carroll Co TN census record shows John as head of household which consisted of 3 males 0-5yr, 2 males 5-10yr, 1 male 30-40yr, 1 female 0-5yr & 1 female 20-30yr. (pg 159, #12)
11. May 1834 John Morgan & Robert B. Gordon sign as witnesses to will of William Flewellin in Carrol Co TN.
12. June 10, 1834 Deed - Samuel & Jesse Benton to John Morgan, 100 acres. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk C, pg 206)
13. Oct 24, 1840 Deed - Louis D. Wilson & Jesse Blackfan to John Morgan, 228 acres (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk G, pg 237-238)
14. May 15, 1843 Deed - Calvin Jones to John Morgan, 640 acres. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk E, pg 520-521)
15. Aug 15, 1844 Sale of slaves from Stephen Ward to John Morgan. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk F, pg 156)
16. Jan 20, 1849 Deed - J. Caruthers to John Morgan, 640 acres. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk J, pg 392)
17. Aug 27, 1849 Deed - John Morgan witnessed a deed, Jacob Shaver to William B. Shaver in Carroll Co TN. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk G, pg 403-404)
18. Jan 7, 1850 Deed - James Ross to John Morgan, 570 acres. Witnesses: Albert G. Morgan & Wm B. Shaver (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk J, pg 13)
19. Oct 22, 1850 Carroll Co TN Slave Schedule census shows John Morgan owned 13 slaves which were all listed as black except the 3yr old which was listed as mulatto. Slaves listed were 1 male age 18, 2 males age 12, 2 males age 11, 1 male age 9, 1 male age 7, 2 males age 5, 1 female age 3, 1 male age 35, 1 female age 28 and 1 male age 27.
20. Oct 23, 1850 Carroll Co TN census record shows Charles Morgan age 31, Manerva S. age 29, Thomas age 3 & John A age 8mo living in District 7. Charles is a farmer & all were born in Tennessee. (pg 72b, #936)
21. Oct 23, 1850 Carroll Co TN census record shows John Morgan age 55, Alexander G. age 28, Calvin S. age 26, Dewit C. age 20, Elbert W. age 18, Albert age 18, Martha age 16, John age O. age 13 & Sarah age 10 living in District 7. John is a farmer with real estate valued at $600 & owned 13 slaves. (pg 72b, #938)
22. Apr 15, 1856 Deed - John Morgan, Admr of the estate of Elihu Luce, a petition to sell land. (Carroll Co TN Deed Bk L, pg 524)
23. Aug 24, 1860 Carroll Co TN Slave Schedule census shows John Morgan owned 9 black slaves which consisted of 7 males ages 48, 39, 27, 20, 18 (2), 15 & 2 females ages 45 & 10. (pg 105a)
24. Aug 25, 1860 Carroll Co TN census record shows John age 65 living in District 7, P.O. Clarksburg. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $6000 & personal property valued at $8000, owning 9 slaves. He is married to his 2nd wife Catherine age 27. They have a son named Louis. (pg 70a, #869)
25. June 26, 1860 John wrote his will & son Alexander G. Morgan is named Executor. (Carroll Co TN Will Bk A, pg 30-31)
26. Aug 25,1860 Carroll Co TN census record shows Alexander Morgan age 37, Martha & Sarah age 20 living in District 7, P.O. Clarksburg with real estate valued at $600 & personal property valued at $320. Martha & Sarah each own one slave & each has personal property valued at $1000. (pg 70a, #867)
27. Aug 25, 1860 Carroll Co TN census record shows Albert Morgan age 28, Rachel age 22, Martha age 2 & Sarah age 4mo living in District 7, P.O. Clarksburg. Albert is a farmer with real estate valued at $600 & personal property valued at $150. (pg 70b, #877)
28. Aug 24, 1860 Carroll Co TN census record shows John Morgan Jr age 24, Martha age 24, Nancy age 4 & William L. age 1 living in District 7 with personal property valued at $180. He is a Day Laborer. (pg 69a, #862)
29. Aug 24, 1860 Carroll Co TN census record shows Calvin Morgan age 35, Mary age 24, John age 5, Jesse age 2 & William age 4months living in District 7. Calvin is a farm tenant with personal property valued at $578. (pg 68b, #861)
30. Aug 24, 1860 Carroll Co TN Slave Schedule shows John Morgan owned 9 slaves all listed as black which consisted of 1 male age 48, 1 female age 45, 1 male age 39, 1 male age 27, 2 males age 18, 1 male age 15, 1 female age 10, 1 male age 20. (pg 105a)
31. July 1, 1870 Carroll Co TN census record shows Albert Morgan age 38, Rachel age 32, Martha age 12, Eliza age 10, Haney age 8, Willie age 6, Leona age 3 & Andrew J. age 8months on their farm in District 12, P.O. Clarkburg. His real estate is valued at $600 & personal property valued at $300. (pg 421b, #81)
32. July 13, 1870 Carroll Co TN census record shows John Morgan Jr., age 33, Martha age 24, Nancy age 13, William age 12, Isaiah age 8 & Elbert age 36 living in District 7, P.O. Clarksburg. John is a farmer with real estate valued at $500. John & Elbert cannot read or write. (pg 357, #32)
33. Sep 17, 1870 Tallahatchie Co MS census shows William C. Ross age 34, Sarah E. age 28, William J. age 8, David L. age 3, John A. age 11mo & Daniel L. age 11mo living in District 4, P.O. James Station. William is a farmer with personal property valued at $350. David, John & Daniel were born in MS & all others in TN. (pg 600a, #311)
34. Martha Gordon-Morgan is my gggg Aunt.

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