The history of the Morse family in America begins with the advent of Anthony Morse, who was born in Marlbury, Wiltsshire, Eng., May 9, 1606, and settled in Newbury, Mass., in 1635. His son, Joshua, was born July 24, 1653, and died March 28, 1691. Ruthman, son of Joshua, was born April 16, I688, and his son, Moses, February 19, 1715. Ezekiel, son of Moses, was born October 24, 1760, and settled in Boscawen, N. H., where he died Jan. 27, 1806. His son, Moses, was born July 28, 1794, in the same place, and there married Phoebe Colby. His second wife was Hannah Smith, and they removed to Illinois in 1835, making their home in Tazewell County.
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Tazewell County - page 1047
The history of the Morse family in America begins with the advent of Anthony Morse, who was born in Marlbury, Wiltsshire, Eng., May 9, 1606, and settled in Newbury, Mass., in 1635. His son, Joshua, was born July 24, 1653, and died March 28, 1691. Ruthman, son of Joshua, was born April 16, I688, and his son, Moses, February 19, 1715. Ezekiel, son of Moses, was born October 24, 1760, and settled in Boscawen, N. H., where he died Jan. 27, 1806. His son, Moses, was born July 28, 1794, in the same place, and there married Phoebe Colby. His second wife was Hannah Smith, and they removed to Illinois in 1835, making their home in Tazewell County.
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Tazewell County - page 1047
Family Members
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Hannah Smith Morse
1796–1879
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Phoebe Ann Morse Morse
1820–1886
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Enoch Gerrish Morse
1827–1906
Flowers
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