Individual Details
Isham/Isom Morgan
(18 Oct 1812 - 28 May 1880)
listed as Harve's father on his death certificate.
Or Ishaam
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Genealogy of Eastern KY & Southwest VA:
Or Isom
Or birth in 1811 in KY. Father James Morgan/mother Eliza unknown
Married Elizabeth Jane Branham, b abt 1820 in Floyd Cty, KY
Married 6 Apr 1837 in Pike Cty, KY
Had 5 children: (incorrect Had 10 children mm)
Meriba, b 16 feb 1838, KY (incorrect 1837 mm); d. 2 jul 1952, Chehalis, Lewis Cty, WA (incorrect mm), mar Austin Woodford Adams
Elizabeth, b abt 1840
Harvey, b abt 1843 (incorrect b 1841 d. 1915 in MN mm), d 1876 in MN
Polly, b abt 1847
Marilda, b abt 1850
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Genealogy of Eastern KY & Southwest VA
Welcome to this site dedicated to the pioneer families that settled the highlands of Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia. The families listed herein are descendants of settlers who traveled through the Pound Gap from Virginia into what is now Letcher County, Kentucky -- the headwaters for the Kentucky, Big Sandy, and Cumberland rivers. This area was originally part of Floyd County, KY -- from it, other counties including Pike, Perry, Letcher and Knott were later formed.
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In 1850 in Letcher Co KY
Next door to James Morgan family and Betsy Branham family and near Wm Morgan
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The Branhams lived in a tight area of Pike Co, KY and the Morgans, Halls, Isaacs lived in a tight area of Letcher Co, KY
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Or Ishaam
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Highland HomePage
Genealogy of Eastern KY & Southwest VA:
Or Isom
Or birth in 1811 in KY. Father James Morgan/mother Eliza unknown
Married Elizabeth Jane Branham, b abt 1820 in Floyd Cty, KY
Married 6 Apr 1837 in Pike Cty, KY
Had 5 children: (incorrect Had 10 children mm)
Meriba, b 16 feb 1838, KY (incorrect 1837 mm); d. 2 jul 1952, Chehalis, Lewis Cty, WA (incorrect mm), mar Austin Woodford Adams
Elizabeth, b abt 1840
Harvey, b abt 1843 (incorrect b 1841 d. 1915 in MN mm), d 1876 in MN
Polly, b abt 1847
Marilda, b abt 1850
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Highland HomePage
Genealogy of Eastern KY & Southwest VA
Welcome to this site dedicated to the pioneer families that settled the highlands of Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia. The families listed herein are descendants of settlers who traveled through the Pound Gap from Virginia into what is now Letcher County, Kentucky -- the headwaters for the Kentucky, Big Sandy, and Cumberland rivers. This area was originally part of Floyd County, KY -- from it, other counties including Pike, Perry, Letcher and Knott were later formed.
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In 1850 in Letcher Co KY
Next door to James Morgan family and Betsy Branham family and near Wm Morgan
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The Branhams lived in a tight area of Pike Co, KY and the Morgans, Halls, Isaacs lived in a tight area of Letcher Co, KY
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Events
| Birth | 18 Oct 1812 | KY |  | ||
| Marriage | 6 Apr 1837 | Pike, KY - Elizabeth Susan "Betsy/Betty" Branham | | ||
| Death | 28 May 1880 | Bear Creek, Scioto, Ohio, United States | | ||
| Census (family) | 1850 US Census | Letcher Co, Kentucky, United States - Elizabeth Susan "Betsy/Betty" Branham | | ||
| Census (family) | 1870 US Census | Union Twp, Scioto, Ohio, United States - Elizabeth Susan "Betsy/Betty" Branham | | ||
| Relationship | Third Great Grandfather to Mary | ||||
| Burial | Branham Cemetery, Scioto, Ohio, United States | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Susan "Betsy/Betty" Branham (1821 - 1900) |
| Child | Harvey Morgan (1841 - 1915) |
| Child | Mary Merba "Merby" Morgan (1837 - 1925) |
| Child | Elizabeth Morgan (1840 - 1897) |
| Child | Polly Morgan (1847 - ) |
| Child | Marelda Morgan (1849 - 1926) |
| Child | America Morgan (1856 - 1913) |
| Child | John H "Tuck" Morgan (1852 - 1925) |
| Child | William James Morgan (1859 - ) |
| Child | James Morgan (1862 - 1943) |
| Child | Isom Jacob Morgan (1866 - 1954) |
| Father | James Morgan Sr (1787 - 1850) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Hall Hall (1781 - 1830) |
| Sibling | William Morgan (1810 - 1866) |
| Sibling | Susanna Morgan (1814 - 1856) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth "Betsy" Morgan (1816 - 1883) |
| Sibling | James "Jim" Morgan Jr (1815 - 1874) |
| Sibling | Mary Hall "Polly" Morgan (1805 - 1885) |
| Sibling | Olive "Ollie or Olley" Morgan (1807 - 1884) |
Notes
Birth
Or 1811Marriage
in digital files6 Apr 1837 Pike CO KY
Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Pike> 1822-1871
p36
I William Campbell one of the Commonwealth Justice of the Peace for Pike County do hereby certify that on the 6th day of April 1837 I joined in marriage Isham Morgan & Elizabeth Branham agreeable to the rites and ceremony of the church to which I belong given under my hand the day and date above mentioned. --- Wm Campbell J of P
Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
DetailRelatedSourceSelect all textSource CitationDescription
Year Range: 1822 - 1871
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
Original data: Marriage Records. Kentucky Marriages. Madison County Courthouse, Richmond, Kentucky.
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In digital files
4-6-37 Morgan, Isham - Brahnam, Elizabeth. Consent by step-father, Abraham Damron.
Description
Section: Pike County, 1822-1865
Source Information
Kentucky Marriage Records [database on-line].
Original data:
Source Description
This book contains a register of Kentucky marriage records that have been separated by county.
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Death
or Union Twp, Scioto, Ohio===================
In digital files the will of Isam Morgan 1880
5 pages
He names all his children in his will: His wife Betsey, children: William, James and Isam (All minor children), Harvey, John, Merby Adams, Elizabeth Markum, Polly Laui (or Laue?) Merelda Henny (?), America Branham
Source Citation
Ohio, Scioto County, Probate Records; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Scioto County); Probate Place: Scioto, Ohio
Description
Notes: Record of Wills, Vol D, 1876-1882
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data:Ohio County, District and Probate Courts.
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in digital files
Ancestry images 250-254/330
#668 in Ohio Wills & Probate Records, 1786-1998
Scioto>Record of wills, Vol D, 1876-1882
Name Isom in will
He named Betsy his wife, minor sons - William, James and Isom, also sons - John, Harvey
Daughters -Merby Adams, Elizabeth Markham, Polly Laui, Serieda Marcy and America Branham
Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998
DetailRelatedSourceSelect all textSource Citation
Ohio, Scioto County, Probate Records; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Scioto County); Probate Place: Scioto, Ohio
Description
Notes: Record of Wills, Vol D, 1876-1882
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Ohio County, District and Probate Courts.
Census (family)
1850 US Census, Page 148-A, Dwelling 77, Letcher CO, KY77/77 Isom Morgan, 39, farmer, b in KY
Elizabeth, 29, Kentucky
Meriba, 12, F, KY
Elizabeth, 10, F, KY
Harvey, 8, M, KY
Polly, 3, F, KY
Marelda, 6/12, F, KY
Source Citation
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page:148B; Image: 578
Description
Township : District 1
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
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Next door to James Morgan family and Betsy Branham family and near Wm Morgan
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The Branhams lived in a tight area of Pike Co, KY and the Morgans, Halls, Isaacs lived in a tight area of Letcher Co, KY
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Census (family)
1870 Ohio Scioto Union TwpSeries M593 Roll: 1265 Page 658
Morgan Isam 58 KY
June 49 KY
John 16 OH
America 14 OH
William 10 OH
James 7 OH
Isam, Jr 4 OH
Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: M593_1265; Page: 658A
Description
Township: Union
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data:1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Burial
Isom MorganBIRTH 1812 Kentucky, USA
DEATH 28 May 1880 (aged 67–68) Scioto County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL Branham Cemetery Scioto County, Ohio, USA
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Elizabeth Susan Branham Morgan
1821–1900 (m. 1837)
Children
Elizabeth Morgan Marcum
1841–1897
Maintained by: Christina Muncy
Originally Created by: Denise Valentine Miller
Added: 24 Aug 2009
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Hide citationFind a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/41104827/isom-morgan : accessed 03 May 2021), memorial page for Isom Morgan (1812–28 May 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 41104827, citing Branham Cemetery, Scioto County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Christina Muncy (contributor 49011605) .