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Edward Elsworth "Elzie" Morton

Male 1872 - 1943  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Edward Elsworth "Elzie" Morton was born on 12 Jan 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Collins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Edward married Missouri Dollie Gouge about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Missouri (daughter of Reuben Patterson Gouge and Hannah Simerly) was born on 14 Sep 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Collins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Warren Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Hannah Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. James Henry Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1952 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    4. 5. Jennie Alice Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Aug 1991.
    5. 6. Mary Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Warren Morton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Hannah Morton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  James Henry Morton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1952 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    James married Irene Cornett on 13 Mar 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Irene (daughter of George Russell Cornett and Lou Vada Joines) was born on 19 Feb 1919 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 2 Jun 2006 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Louise Virginia Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Jul 2010; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 13. Charles Ray Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jun 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    8. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Jennie Alice Morton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born on 7 Oct 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Aug 1991.

    Jennie married John Haskel Hodge on 20 Jun 1941 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Scott Tolbert Hodge and Julia E. Van Dyke) was born on 22 Jul 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jul 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Lois Ann Hodge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 May 2022; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 16. Ruby Carol Hodge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Mary Morton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Louise Virginia Morton Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1) was born on 15 Dec 1937 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Jul 2010; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

  2. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  3. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  4. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  5. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  6. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  7. 13.  Charles Ray Morton Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1) was born on 5 Jan 1950 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jun 2022 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Charles Ray Morton, age 72, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Charles was born January 5, 1950 in Elizabethton to the late Henry Morton and Irene (Cornett) Morton Nave. In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by four sisters, Marion Hulse, Louise Ingram, Monnie Willliams and Charlotte Street; and two brothers, Cecil Morton and Leonard Morton.

    Charles was the most loving person, husband and was a wonderful provider for his family. He had worked in the construction business at PSG and also was a self-employed lawn service provider. He was a member of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church where he loved greeting people at the door. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his yard.

    Those left to cherish Charles’s memory include his wife of 25 years, Becky Morton of Elizabethton; his sons, Joe Lingerfelt, Sampson Lingerfelt and Jason (Brandi) Lingerfelt all of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Brooklyn, Joseph, Maci, Aiden and Patricia; four sisters, Iva Lee Beamer, Carolyn Lyons, Joyce Norman and Ruthie Loveless; and one brother, James Nave.

    A graveside service to celebrate and honor the life of Charles Ray Morton will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the Lyons Cemetery (1259 Dry Creek Road, Elizabethton, TN) with Reverend Randy Johnson officiating.


  8. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Edward1)

  9. 15.  Lois Ann Hodge Descendancy chart to this point (5.Jennie2, 1.Edward1) was born on 13 Mar 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 May 2022; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Lois Ann Hodge Ward, 83, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Carter County she was born March 13, 1939 to the late John & Alice Morton Hodge. She was retired from the Carter County School System after 30 plus years as a cook. Lois loved Blue Grass Music. She was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church but attended Valley Forge Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Ward and two sisters: Wilma Hampton and Carol Treadway.

    Survivors include Her Sisters: Geraldean Grindstaff, Glenna Bullock and Johnnie (Raymond) Holtsclaw. Her chosen sister: Norma Jean Williams. Several nieces & nephews.

    Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Siebenaler Minister officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyons Cemetery. Music will be provided by Joel Crisp and Logan Russell. Active Pallbearers will be: Raymond Holtsclaw, Matthew Holtsclaw, Erik Larkin, Brandon Blevins, Eli Blevins, Johnnie Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Wade Orsburn and Samuel Orsburn. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Daniel Vines, Hunter Berry, Burl Mast, Scottie Hayes , David Holtsclaw, and Keith Lyons. The family would like to express a special “Thank you: to Josiah Britt, Danielle Grindstaff and the nursing Staff of 2nd Floor Sycamore Shoals Hospital.


  10. 16.  Ruby Carol Hodge Descendancy chart to this point (5.Jennie2, 1.Edward1) was born on 6 Apr 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    ELIZABETHTON - Ruby Carol Hodge Treadway, 75, Elizabethton passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1946 to the late John & Alice Morton Hodge. Carol was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. She was a retired employee of Happy Valley Credit Union. Carol attended Zion Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Blue” Treadway who passed away April 26, 2016 and by a sister: Wilma Hampton. Carol loved Blue Grass Music, loved being around people and spending time with her family most of all her grandchildren.

    Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law: Carrie & Johnnie Wilson and Kellee & Brandon Blevins. Four Grandchildren: Kaylee Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Eli Blevins and Clayton Blevins. Her sisters: Geraldine Grindstaff, Lois Ward, Glenna Bullock, Johnnie Holtsclaw & husband Raymond and Norma Williams. Several nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews.

    Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Alan king officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday will be: Johnnie Wilson , Brandon Blevins, Matthew Holtsclaw, Justin Buckles, Wade Orsburn and Prentice “Bo” Trivette.

    Ruby married Charles "Blue" Treadway about 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Living and Living) was born about 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]