Columbus "Lum" Monroe Morgan

Columbus married Applis Arabella "Bell" Sims on 1 Apr 1897 in Jasper County, Texas. Applis (daughter of Rev. Alfred Cuthbert Sims and Rachell Laura Arabella Segrest) was born on 16 Oct 1880 in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas; died on 12 Jan 1958 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Zora Bertha Morgan was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Erin, Jasper County, Texas; died on 1 Dec 1986 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas.
2. Sarah Florrie Morgan was born on 9 Mar 1901 in Erin, Jasper County, Texas; died on 18 Mar 1960.
3. Myra Morgan was born on 23 Aug 1903 in Erin, Jasper County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1974 in Brenham, Washington County, Texas; was buried in Livingston, Polk County, Texas.
4. Clarence Columbus Morgan was born on 30 Nov 1905 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; died on 17 Jun 1969 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Homer Cemetery, Jasper County, Texas.
5. Talbert Earl Morgan was born on 15 Dec 1907 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 8 Jan 2004 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.
6. Cleo Morgan was born on 15 Aug 1911 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 25 Jan 1991 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.
7. Living
8. Winton Malachi Morgan, Sr. was born on 9 Aug 1919 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 2 Oct 1994 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

Notes:

Kenneth Morgan reported that his grandfather, Thomas Marion Morgan, loved his "Uncle Mal" and spent much time in his household when he was growing up. He said Mal was a sleepwalker, and the boys tried to watch out for him at night to prevent him from getting hurt. Early one morning, Mal asked the boys to go with him to their field across the creek to bring a turning plow back to the garden. When they arrived at the field the plow was missing, and they began to study tracks closely in the plowed ground. They found Mal's barefoot tracks where he had picked up the plow and walked across the creek on a log. Arriving back at the garden near the house they found the plow. Mal remembered nothing about the trip in the moonlight.

POSTMASTERS & POST OFFICES OF JASPER COUNTY, TEXAS 1846 - 1930 source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txpost/jasper.html

ERIN

Craige, Jas. A., 20 Sep 1847 Discontinued 5 Nov 1866

(Re-established) Faircloth, Jas. B., 31 Oct 1882
MORGAN, MALACHI, 22 Oct 1883 Aarant, Martin B., 29 Nov 1912
McLemore, Thos. F., 6 Nov 1913
McLemore, Nannie O., 3 Oct 1916
Aarant, Martin B., 15 Feb 1918
Discontinued 28 Feb 1923; mail to Magnolia Springs

(Research):

Census Listings:

According to the FamilySearch
1880 Census
Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313
Page 14
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Mal. MORGAN Self M M W 32 GA Occ:Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Eliza MORGAN Wife F M W 31 FL Occ:Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: FL
Robert MORGAN Son M S W 22 TX Occ:Works On Farm Fa: GA Mo: GA
Fountain MORGAN Son M S W 20 TX Occ:Works On Farm Fa: GA Mo: GA
Malichi F. MORGAN Son M S W 18TX Occ:Works On Farm Fa: GA Mo: GA
William O. MORGAN Son M S W 14 TX Occ:Works On Farm Fa: GA Mo: GA
Columbus MORGAN Son M S W 10 TX Fa: GA Mo: GA
Salura E. MORGAN Dau F S W 5 TX Fa: GA Mo: FL
Thomas MORGAN Son M S W 4 TX Fa: GA Mo: FL
Sarah MORGAN Dau F S W 2 TX Fa: GA Mo: FL
Lawrence MORGAN Son M S W 1 M TX Fa: GA Mo: FL

Malachi married Tomsil Williams on 12 Feb 1851 in Decatur County, Georgia. Tomsil was born on 12 Feb 1831 in Decatur County, Georgia; died before 1873 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as "Tonazil" and "Tomsie." She is buried in an unmarked grave near her husband and his second wife.

Notes:

John was said to have died in South Carolina before his family moved to Georgia. However, since he was married in Georgia he probably actually died after the move to Georgia, but before the family moved on to Texas and Florida.It appears that he did die prior to the 1840, because his widow, Hannah Morgan is listed as the head of household in the "1840 Decatur County Georgia Census Index " (Frances T. Ingmire, Mountain Press).

John's five children, along with a 28 year old "Mrs. Morgan," are listed in the 1850 Decatur County, GA census in household #521. They live nearby to the McLemores, Boyetts, Morgans, and Kellys. It appears that John may have remarried, as his apparent widow, age 28, was too young to be the mother of any but the very youngest of his five children, who ranged in age from 14 to 23. This potential second wife would have been born circa 1822.

The online Decatur County, Georgia census for 1850 lists the family as follows:

521 521
Morgan Mrs.? 28 F SC
Morgan Malachi 23 M Laborer GA
Morgan Wm. 18 M Laborer GA
Morgan Maria 20 F GA
Morgan Reubin 16 M Laborer GA
Morgan Martha 14 F GA

John married Hannah Kelley on 1 Mar 1827 in Decatur County, Georgia. Hannah (daughter of Malachi Kelley and Sarah Singletary) was born before 1810 in South Carolina; died after 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the marriage records, and from the estate settlement of her father, Malachi Kelley, it appears that John Morgan was married to Hannah Kelley, and that she was the mother of his children. Hannah Morgan is listed as living next door to Malachi Kelly in Decatur County, Georgia at the time of the 1840 federal census.

Her household was composed of the following members:
2 males 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 female under 5
1 female 5-10
1 female 20-30

It appears from the 1850 Decatur County, Georgia census, that Hannah may have also died before 1850, as her children are living with a 28 year old "Mrs. Morgan." Unless her age is in error, however, the woman listed on the census appears to be too young to be the mother of the children.

The Estate of Malichi Kelley (Hannah's father) was probated in 1857, and Hannah was not an heir. However, two of her children Malichi Morgan and Kizzie Morgan were heirs. It would therefore appear that Hannah Kelley Morgan died sometime before 1857. There was, however, a Hannah Morgan who was granted a land patent for 252 acres of land in Jasper County, Texas on October 23, 1858 (Patent #204. Vl 18, File No 156). Could this possibly be a different Hannah Morgan?

Notes:

The letter transcribed below was written by Abner E. Morgan in October, 1946. It was supplied to me in an email from Jeanie Trimble of Thonostosassa, Florida. She in turn received it from Janie Blanton. Jeanie noted that although Abner referred to his great-grandfather as being named "Isaac Morgan", all other sources she found seemed to point to his name as actually being Reuben. This contradiction has not been explained. Perhaps both names were his given names, or perhaps Abner was confusing Rueben Morgan's first name with that of Rueben's father-in-law, Isaac Newton, also of Duplin County.

"This information reference to my great grandfather Isaac Morgan came to me from my father Frances Cornelius "Neal" Morgan as handed down from father to son from around the year 1800 to date.

Isaac Morgan. Born in Ireland, date unknown, emigrated to the United States in or about the year 1800. Settled on a farm in North Carolina. Moved to South Carolina by wagon about 1828, where he farmed for two years.

He moved again to South Georgia in 1830, and settled in Brooks County and I am reliably informed that the old home site is now inside of corporate limits of Quitman, GA. His family consisted of three daughters and seven sons ranging in ages from small to grown up. One of Isaac's sons John, a married son, died while they lived in South Carolina, leaving a son named Malachi or Mae. Another son, Daniel by name took over and recorded Mae-thus-great granddad reached Georgia with three daughters and six sons and a grandson.

Daughters: Dorcus, Sally, Nancy

--Dorcus: Married Edmond Blanton son of David Blanton & Nancy Goff. (B.C. Blanton, a direct descendant. My father and B.C. Blantons father being first cousins).

--Nancy: Married a Wilson of whom the late John T. Wilson of Shady Grove was a direct descendant. My father and the Wilsons (Enoch Wilson) were also cousins.

--Sallie: I do not know much about her and have never contacted any of her offsprings, however I do know she married Enoch Bell and that around 1890 they lived in Kissimee, Florida.

Sons: Joe, John, Daniel, Duncan, Reuben, Isaac and Enoch Morgan.

--Enoch Morgan was my grandfather who married Martha Ann Williams in Georgia, his wife being the sister of a Baptist preacher, of Georgia, but later of Lee, Madison County, Fla. The said preacher being the grandfather of the late W. O. Williams of Perry, Fla.

To this marriage were born 4 sons and 5 daughters, my father being born in Georgia in 1842. In 1846, my granddad Enoch Morgan and J. Pasco's grandad, Isaac, moved to Florida. Isaac settling on part of the place now owned by E.J. Rowell at Iddo and Enoch Morgan settled on the Old Greenville Road (later called the Old Salt Road) some three miles north of old Shady Grove in Taylor County. At this location my fathers three brothers grew up.

War. At the opening of the war, father's two brothers Joe and John entered the Southern Army and were immediately sent to Virginia, never to return. Joe died in battle and John of disease.

Later my father, and (his) younger brother Math, volunteered for service in the U.S. Army (Union). My father was shot and carried a Confederate bullet in his breast to his death in 1905. On returning from service, my father bought a homestead claim to a 160 acre tract of government land from one Wright Hendry. This land being just North of Shady Grove but in Taylor County. On this tract he built a log house. Then he married my mother, Lucy Alice Lugenia McFail. To this marriage was 4 sons and 2 daughters born. Ollen, Asberry, Abner (that's me), Ella, Joe and Margarett.

Margarett being only nine days old at my mothers death in 09/19/1882. Ollen and Ella died I think in 1892, and Asberry died last year in 1945, leaving myself and Margarett.

Back to Georgia. I have already told what became of my Granddad Enoch sisters and will tell you about the sons.

--John died in South Carolina.

--Enoch and Isaac came to Florida as stated above.

--THE OTHERS INCLUDING MAE, MOVED TO MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, JASPER COUNTY, TEXAS EITHER IN 1849 OR 1852. MY FATHER KEPT IN CONSTANT TOUCH WITH THEM UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1905. IN 1913 THROUGH THE POSTMASTER I GOT IN TOUCH WITH MAE IN ERIN, TEXAS AND HAD A LETTER FROM HIM, AND GOT ANOTHER LETTER IN 1914. HE WAS 86 THEN AND NEVER ANSWERED AGAIN. (Emphasis added).

Back to Neal my Father. As stated above there were 4 sons and 2 daughters. Ollen born in 1872 and died in 1893 and buried at Mt. Enow Church near Plant City, Florida. Asberry born 03/18/1875 died 1945 in Pahokee, buried Homestead. Abner, (I was) born 70 years ago to day 10/17/1946 and (am) happy to know that time is near for my final journey. Ella b. 1875 d. 1893. Joe b. 1880 Margarett b. 1882.

May, this is the entire letter. Hope you can use this. Thanks again, and yes I'll get with you later on our history of John Bunion Blanton and his Civil War File. I'd love to read this."

Carolyn Lockhart recounts a similar story: "There were five brothers to come into Jasper County. Duncan first, Daniel, Malachi (Note: Actually a nephew), James and William (Note: Also probably nephews). John Morgan died in Georgia." Carolyn further indicated that Ruben Morgan could be found on the 1779 Iredell County, North Carolina census with 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45 and himself. In 1790, he was in Franklin County, North Carolina where he can be found with 4 females and 1 male 0-16. In 1800, he was in Sampson County, North Carolina, listed with 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16-26. (Note: Not verified that the 1779 and 1790 census listings are for the same Ruben Morgan).

The information on the Morgan Family was compiled from information that was generously shared with by Jeannie Trimble of Florida, Kenneth Morgan and Nan Kittell of Jasper, Carolyn Lockhart of Nederland, Jo Ann Gartig of Nacogdoches and others.

Several researchers show Rueben Morgan as the son of a Theophilus Morgan, however Jeanie Trimble thinks this unlikely. Bonnie Smith shows him as the son of William Morgan and Rebeckah Mills of Bladen and Guilford, North Carolina. I have not seen any documentation of this either.

(Research):1820 Sampson County, North Carolina Census

Mathis' 312: Morgan Reuben 21 1 3 0 1 2 1 2 0 0

Lee's 298: Morgan Henry 20 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0

(Relationship of Henry not known)

1830 Decatur County, Georgia Census

Ruebin Morgan Sr Males 1-1-0-2-0-0-0-1 Females 0-0-2-0-0-0-1

1840 Lowndes County, Georgia Census

Rubin Morgan

Three Males, one between 5-10, one between 10-15 and 1 between 60-70

One Female between the ages of 50-60

Immediately following his listing is one for the household of Enoch Morgan, his son.

Rueben married Dorcus Newton on 25 Nov 1793 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Dorcus (daughter of Isaac Newton and Jemima Chambers) was born before 1773 in Duplin County, North Carolina; died on 3 May 1824 in Duplin County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie Smith's research indicates that Dorcas Newton, Mrs. R. Morgan, was burried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina, Section G, Lot 20, Ch. Lot 12.

Notes:

Married:
According to "MARRIAGE BONDS OF DUPLIN COUNTY, NC 1749-1868" by Cora Bass (Southern Historical Press: 1959) Rhuben MORGAN and Darcas NEWTON were married on 25 November 1793 by David WILLIAM, with Wm. DICKSON, CC as witness.

A few years later, on 2 Feb 1796, Samuel MORGAN and Elizabeth TONANS were married with Wm. WILKINSON officiating, and Wm. DICKSON, CC as witness. The relationship between Rueben and Samuel is unknown.

Notes:

He can be found on the 1840 Decatur County, Georgia Census as follows:
2 males 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 50-60
1 female 10-15
2 females 15-20
1 female 20-30 1 female 40-50

The next household enumerated was that of Hannah Morgan.

This is his listing in 1850 Decatur County, Georgia:

#520-520
Kelly,M.,64,male,farmer,property value $1,200 South Carolina
Kelly, Sarah,58,female, South Carolina
Kelly, Kizzy,26,female, Georgia
Kelly,Harriet,24,female, Georgia
Kelly, Joseph,20,male,laborer, Georgia
Kelly,Lumpkin,19,male,laborer,Georgia

Per www.rootsweb.com/~gadecatu

1850 Slave Schedule
John Kelly 9 slaves
M. Kelly 28 slaves
Mrs. Morgan 1 slave, 1 y/o black male

Nan McCoy Kittell of Jasper located a copy of the following deed of sale by the heirs of Malichi Kelly:

THE STATE OF TEXAS JASPER COUNTY

Know all men by these presents that we Dunkin Morgan & Eliza Morgan and Malichi Morgan and John McLemore of said State and County for and consideration of the sum of Five Hundred dollars to us in funds paid by Kizzie Kelly also of said State and County at and before the signing and delivering these presents the reciept of which we do hereby acknowledge we have granted bargain and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell alienate transfer convey and confirm unto said Kizzie Kelly and to her heirs as assignees forever the following tracks lots or parcels of lands, described as follows, being situated in said State and County on Big Creek 9 miles southeast of Jasper. By virtue of presumption of Malichi Kelly and of Anthony Passeres (??) headright, we the AFORE SAID HEIRS OF MALICHI KELLYS ESTATE (emphasis added) do grant bargain and sell all of our right title and possession to the said Kizzie Kelly and to her heirs or assigns forever we here unto sign our names before witnesses on this the 14th day of January AD 1867.

Witness PresentSigned James R. LeeM. Morgan Moses LeeDunkin Morgan "X" his mark Eliza Morgan "X" her mark John MacLamore "X" his mark


On the same day, Malichi Morgan, John McLamore and Kizzie Kelly appear to also be selling land "situated on Big Creek 9 miles S E of Jasper" to "Dunkin Morgan and Eliza Morgan his wife," also for five hundred dollars. Perhaps they were partitioning the land?

Both of these were recorded in the Deed Records of Jasper County, Volume 24, page 576.

In a letter written on October 3, 1999, Nan notes however that "I have about decided that the one Kelley/McLemore clue I found is only a clerical error, therefore our Kelley connection my in fact be nonexistant....the deed Book H, p 241 in Jasper showing sale of land to Keziah Kelley from Eliza (Kelley) and Duncan Morgan, John McLemore and M. (Little Mal) Morgan mentions that "We...heirs of Malichi Kelley's estate" do sell, etc. [Eliza and Keziah are sisters, Little Mal Morgan a nephew] BUT the clerk could have misunderstood and added Grandpa's [John McLemore] name AS A HEIR when he merely had some ownership in the land being transferred. While there was no AFFADAVIT OF HEIRSHIP filed, there's a POWER OF ATTORNEY filed (Book F, p 141) which gives ALL the heirs of Mal Kelley and agrees to have brother Joseph Kelley and brother-in-law Randall McDonald act as "agents" to settle this estate. John McLemore is not on this list...bet I've spent at least fifty dollars on postage, copies, phone calls and gas, but think 'this dog won't hunt.'

Could Malachi be the father of Alexander Kelly? He and his family can be found on the FamilySearch transcription of the 1880 Census in Jasper. He was born in Georgia circa 1813-1814.

Could Malachi be the father of Daniel Kelly? Daniel is also listed on the 1880 Jasper County, Texas census as age 63 (born ca 1817) in Georgia. And could Elijah Kelley, father in law of Martha Jane Travis, fit into this family as well? He was born in 1825 in Decatur County, Georgia.

Malachi married Sarah Singletary in 1810 in South Carolina. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Singletary and Mary Martha Edwards) was born about 1792 in South Carolina; died about 1850 in Decatur County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]