Martin Van Buren Morris1

M, b. 7 October 1840, d. 22 January 1911
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Martin Van Buren Morris was born on 7 October 1840 in Conley, Clayton Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson on 10 July 1862.1 
Death*Martin Van Buren Morris died on 22 January 1911 in Conley, Clayton Co., GA, at age 70.1 
FatherJames B. Morris1 b. 4 Aug 1812, d. 1 Jul 1890
MotherSarah Caroline Terry1 b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 30 Apr 1885
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Family

Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson b. 7 Dec 1845, d. 18 Jun 1922
Children

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson1,2

F, b. 7 December 1845, d. 18 June 1922
Burial*Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Ellenwood, DeKalb Co., GA.1 
Birth*She was born on 7 December 1845 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Van Buren Morris, son of James B. Morris and Sarah Caroline Terry, on 10 July 1862.1 
Death*Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson died on 18 June 1922 in Conley, Clayton Co., GA, at age 76.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 4R. 

Family

Martin Van Buren Morris b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 22 Jan 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
  2. [S63] __________, All Known Cemeteries of Clayton County, Georgia, p. 21.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Martin Elijah Morris1

M, b. 12 June 1879, d. 16 June 1954
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Martin Elijah Morris is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 12 June 1879 in Conley, Clayton Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Luna Pearl Gibbs, daughter of T.M. Gibbs and Catherine Carlisle, on 20 April 1905 in Hanceville, Cullman Co., AL.1 
Death*Martin Elijah Morris died on 16 June 1954 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 75 of a ruptured aortic aneurysm.1 
FatherMartin Van Buren Morris1 b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 22 Jan 1911
MotherFrances Serena "Fannie" Hudson1 b. 7 Dec 1845, d. 18 Jun 1922
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 3R. 

Family

Luna Pearl Gibbs b. 18 Nov 1881, d. 20 Jan 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Luna Pearl Gibbs1

F, b. 18 November 1881, d. 20 January 1964
Burial*Luna Pearl Gibbs is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Birth*She was born on 18 November 1881 in Edwardsville, AL.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Elijah Morris, son of Martin Van Buren Morris and Frances Serena "Fannie" Hudson, on 20 April 1905 in Hanceville, Cullman Co., AL.1 
Death*Luna Pearl Gibbs died on 20 January 1964 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, at age 82 of a heart attack.1 
FatherT.M. Gibbs1
MotherCatherine Carlisle1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 3R. 

Family

Martin Elijah Morris b. 12 Jun 1879, d. 16 Jun 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Martin Azelle Morris Sr.1

M, b. 21 April 1907, d. 10 May 1987
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Martin Azelle Morris Sr. is buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 21 April 1907 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Doolittle, daughter of Archie Anderson Doolittle and Annie Pauline Ketchum, on 24 September 1930 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.1 
Death*Martin Azelle Morris Sr. died on 10 May 1987 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 80.1 
FatherMartin Elijah Morris1 b. 12 Jun 1879, d. 16 Jun 1954
MotherLuna Pearl Gibbs1 b. 18 Nov 1881, d. 20 Jan 1964
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 2R. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Doolittle b. 14 Nov 1908
Child

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Elizabeth Doolittle1

F, b. 14 November 1908
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Doolittle was born on 14 November 1908 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Azelle Morris Sr., son of Martin Elijah Morris and Luna Pearl Gibbs, on 24 September 1930 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.1 
FatherArchie Anderson Doolittle1 b. 1882
MotherAnnie Pauline Ketchum1 b. 1888
Kinship*Relationship: wife of of 3rd cousin, 2R. 

Family

Martin Azelle Morris Sr. b. 21 Apr 1907, d. 10 May 1987
Child

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Greshon1

M
Relationship7th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandfather. 

Family

Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Morris1

M, b. 1704, d. 2 August 1744
Relationship7th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Thomas Morris married Margaret.1 
Birth*Thomas Morris was born in 1704 in VA.1 
Death*He died on 2 August 1744 in New Hanover Co., NC.1 
FatherWilliam Morris1 d. 1727
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandfather. 

Family

Margaret
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret1

F
Relationship7th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Margaret married Thomas Morris, son of William Morris.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandmother. 

Family

Thomas Morris b. 1704, d. 2 Aug 1744
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Morris1

M, d. 1727
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Morris was born in Westmoreland Co., VA.1 
Death*He died in 1727 in Lancaster Co., VA.1 
FatherJohn Morris1 b. 1633, d. 13 Nov 1712
MotherElizabeth1 d. 1713
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandfather. 

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Morris1

M, b. 1633, d. 13 November 1712
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*John Morris married Elizabeth in VA.1 
Birth*John Morris was born in 1633 in the British Isles.1 
Death*He died on 13 November 1712 in Westmoreland Co., VA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 

Family

Elizabeth d. 1713
Child

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth1

F, d. 1713
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Elizabeth married John Morris in VA.1 
Death*Elizabeth died in 1713.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother. 

Family

John Morris b. 1633, d. 13 Nov 1712
Child

Citations

  1. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Harrison Hill1

F, b. 29 January 1793, d. 3 December 1838
Birth*Elizabeth Harrison Hill was born on 29 January 1793 in Fairfield Dist., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Major Stephen Terry, son of Rev. John W. Terry Sr. and Priscilla Stokes, on 4 July 1809 in Fairfield Dist., SC.3 
Death*Elizabeth Harrison Hill died on 3 December 1838 in DeKalb Co., GA, at age 45.4 
FatherMoses Hill2 b. 1758, d. 1 Jul 1821
MotherSavilla Roden2 b. 1759, d. 23 Jul 1844
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 6R. 

Family

Major Stephen Terry b. 10 Aug 1788, d. 15 Nov 1866
Children

Citations

  1. [S241] Morris, The Morris Family Journal, IV (July 1993), p. 7.
  2. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr., (pedigree sheets).
  3. [S255] Terry, "Terry Family Historian", 2 (Dec. 1983), p. 173: refers to the obituary of Major Stephen Terry, published in the Dec. 9, 1866 newspaper "Atlanta Daily New Era".
  4. [S247] Martin A. Morris, Jr.
  5. [S241] Morris, The Morris Family Journal, IV (July 1993), p. 8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rebecca Morris1

F, b. about 1836
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rebecca Morris was born about 1836 in GA.2 
FatherJames B. Morris1 b. 4 Aug 1812, d. 1 Jul 1890
MotherSarah Caroline Terry1 b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 30 Apr 1885
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  2. [S113] __________, Tracks Through Clayton County, GA. 1858-1900, p. 6 (refers to 1850 US census, Henry Co., GA, James B. Morris family #1531).
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jno. Morris1

M, b. about 1838
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jno. Morris was born about 1838 in GA.2 
FatherJames B. Morris1 b. 4 Aug 1812, d. 1 Jul 1890
MotherSarah Caroline Terry1 b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 30 Apr 1885
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  2. [S113] __________, Tracks Through Clayton County, GA. 1858-1900, p. 6 (refers to 1850 US census, Henry Co., GA, James B. Morris family #1531).
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hulda Morris1

F, b. about 1858
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Hulda Morris was born about 1858 in GA.2 
FatherJames B. Morris1 b. 4 Aug 1812, d. 1 Jul 1890
MotherSarah Caroline Terry1 b. 15 Feb 1815, d. 30 Apr 1885
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  2. [S113] __________, Tracks Through Clayton County, GA. 1858-1900, p. 76 (refers to 1860 US census, Clayton Co. GA, James B. Morris family #112, and 1870 US census, Clayton Co., GA., James B. Morris family #567).
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Nancy Jane Tanner1

F, b. 26 February 1830, d. 20 March 1875
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Nancy Jane Tanner was born on 26 February 1830.1 
Death*She died on 20 March 1875 at age 45.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Huldah Tanner1

F, b. 31 July 1832, d. 1833
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Huldah Tanner was born on 31 July 1832.1 
Death*She died in 1833.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Tanner1

F, b. 1 August 1834, d. 2 November 1854
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Tanner was born on 1 August 1834.1 
Death*She died on 2 November 1854 at age 20.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jom Tanner1

M, b. 16 October 1836, d. October 1856
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jom Tanner was born on 16 October 1836.1 
Death*He died in October 1856.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Geo. Washington Tanner1

M, b. 10 February 1841
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Geo. Washington Tanner was born on 10 February 1841.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Wm. Garrett Tanner1

M, b. 9 January 1839
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Wm. Garrett Tanner was born on 9 January 1839.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elijah Walton Tanner1

M, b. 20 October 1852
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elijah Walton Tanner was born on 20 October 1852.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Thos. Tanner1

M, b. 25 September 1848
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Thos. Tanner was born on 25 September 1848.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Huldah Tanner1

F, b. 9 January 1846
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Huldah Tanner was born on 9 January 1846.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Liza Ann Tanner1

F, b. 20 February 1851
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Liza Ann Tanner was born on 20 February 1851.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benj. Branch Tanner1

M, b. 22 June 1843, d. 1862
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benj. Branch Tanner was born on 22 June 1843.1 
Death*He died in 1862.1 
FatherThomas J. Tanner1 b. 2 Nov 1807, d. 27 Jan 1893
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morris1 b. 2 Aug 1810, d. 15 May 1891
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Emma Susan Higgins1,2

F, b. about 1854, d. 19 February 1918
Birth*Emma Susan Higgins was born about 1854.2 
Marriage*She married John A. Morris, son of Garrett L. Morris and Jane K.P. Wylie, on 8 January 1873.1 
Death*Emma Susan Higgins died on 19 February 1918.2 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd great-granduncle. 

Family

John A. Morris b. 3 Dec 1844, d. 29 Oct 1909

Citations

  1. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  2. [S221] "Cedar Grove Church, Conley (DeKalb Co.) GA.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary E. Victoria Moore1

F, b. 10 January 1849, d. 10 December 1909
Burial*Mary E. Victoria Moore is buried in an unmarked grave in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Ellenwood, DeKalb Co., GA.1 
Birth*She was born on 10 January 1849.2 
Marriage*She married Benjamin F. Morris, son of Garrett L. Morris and Jane K.P. Wylie, on 21 December 1876 in Clayton Co., GA.1,3 
Death*Mary E. Victoria Moore died on 10 December 1909 at age 60.4 
FatherThomas Moore1 b. Oct 1802, d. 6 Apr 1877
MotherMary Ellen Wiley1 b. 1813, d. 1854
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd great-granduncle. 

Family

Benjamin F. Morris b. 27 Mar 1851, d. 20 Jun 1939

Citations

  1. [S62] __________, A History of Clayton County, Georgia, p. 400.
  2. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  3. [S113] __________, Tracks Through Clayton County, GA. 1858-1900, Morris Family, p. 4.
  4. [S221] "Cedar Grove Church, Conley (DeKalb Co.) GA.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret Elizabeth Gill1,2

F, b. 9 February 1822, d. 19 June 1885
Burial*Margaret Elizabeth Gill is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Ellenwood, DeKalb Co., GA.3 
Marriage*She married John B. Morris, son of John Benjamin Morris Sr. and Nancy Hubbard.2 
Birth*Margaret Elizabeth Gill was born on 9 February 1822.1 
Death*She died on 19 June 1885 at age 63.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

John B. Morris b. 6 Oct 1816, d. 16 Oct 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S246] GEDCOM File Morrjam.ged.
  2. [S248] "List of the Morris Family."
  3. [S63] __________, All Known Cemeteries of Clayton County, Georgia, p. 21.
  4. [S252] Mrs. Cora Mae Levert.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014