Goley “Gouley” <I>Attaway</I> Morse

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Goley “Gouley” Attaway Morse

Birth
South Carolina, USA
Death
30 Nov 1836 (aged 60–61)
Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
White Sulphur, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Gooley was the wife of William Morse and was the daughter of Elisha Attaway and the granddaughter of William Attaway.Daughter of Elisha and Lettice Attaway of Warrior Creek area, Laurens County, South Carolina. Sister of William, Harley, Betsey, John, Joseph, Robert, James, David, Anna and Lettice. First spouse of William Morse. She and William left Spartanburg County, SC for Caldwell County, Kentucky via Warren County, Kentucky. They bought their first land in Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1808.

The grave is located on the old Garnel Pidcock Farm, across the field from the residence. Undoubtedly, William and Goley Morse lived at this farm. In 2000 the farm was owned by James Shelby Carner. The farm in on Brown Hill Road (aka Obrion Road) about 2 miles west of Farmersville, Kentucky. As soon as you cross the creek, an abandoned house will be on your right and an abandoned barn on your left. WITH PERMISSION FROM CURRENT LAND OWNER, park at the house and walk across the street between the creek (on your left) and the pond (on your right surrounded by trees). Graves are ahead in the tree line about 1/2 mile. APPROXIMATE GPS coordinates are 87.92 degrees x 37.18 degrees (these coordinates are only a guess).
Gooley was the wife of William Morse and was the daughter of Elisha Attaway and the granddaughter of William Attaway.Daughter of Elisha and Lettice Attaway of Warrior Creek area, Laurens County, South Carolina. Sister of William, Harley, Betsey, John, Joseph, Robert, James, David, Anna and Lettice. First spouse of William Morse. She and William left Spartanburg County, SC for Caldwell County, Kentucky via Warren County, Kentucky. They bought their first land in Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1808.

The grave is located on the old Garnel Pidcock Farm, across the field from the residence. Undoubtedly, William and Goley Morse lived at this farm. In 2000 the farm was owned by James Shelby Carner. The farm in on Brown Hill Road (aka Obrion Road) about 2 miles west of Farmersville, Kentucky. As soon as you cross the creek, an abandoned house will be on your right and an abandoned barn on your left. WITH PERMISSION FROM CURRENT LAND OWNER, park at the house and walk across the street between the creek (on your left) and the pond (on your right surrounded by trees). Graves are ahead in the tree line about 1/2 mile. APPROXIMATE GPS coordinates are 87.92 degrees x 37.18 degrees (these coordinates are only a guess).

Inscription

Goley Morse: died Nov. 30. 1836:. aged 64 Y. (the '4' is very difficult to read, but it is definitely a '4')



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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6659436/goley-morse: accessed ), memorial page for Goley “Gouley” Attaway Morse (1775–30 Nov 1836), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6659436, citing Guess-Morse Cemetery, White Sulphur, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Midnight Believer (contributor 46546478).