Theodore "Theodorus" Morse

Male 1714 - 1794  (80 years)


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  1. 1.  Theodore "Theodorus" Morse was born on 20 Aug 1714 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1794 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Theodore was born to was Joshua Morse and Elizabeth Doty in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1714. His mother was the granddaughter of Edward Doty, and Francis Cooke, both who arrived on the Mayflower.

    Theodore married Thankful Crocker on Apr. 26, 1739, and they had 9 children, not all living to an adult age. Sadly, Thankful died on Jul. 1, 1762.

    After Thankful's death, Theodore married Susannah Davis (widow of Zaccheus Phinney) on Mar. 6, 1763. Susannah was the daughter of Jabez Davis and Annah Dimmock. Theodore and Susannah had two children, a daughter, Bere Cynthia Morse and a son Calvin.

    Theodore Morse lived to the age of 80, dying in Falmouth, in 1794.

    In most sources, he was known as Captain Morse, because he was a master sea captain and he had received a Captain's commission from the king as well. He was also known to be a yeoman (property owner).

    Theodore married Thankful Crocker on 26 Apr 1739. Thankful was born on 20 Aug 1717 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 1762 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rev. Asarelah Morse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1745/46 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Mar 1745/46 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1803 in Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried after 25 Apr 1803 in North Cemetery, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Asarelah MorseRev. Asarelah Morse Descendancy chart to this point (1.Theodore1) was born on 16 Jan 1745/46 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Mar 1745/46 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1803 in Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried after 25 Apr 1803 in North Cemetery, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Inscription:
    To the memory of
    the
    Rev. Asarelah Morse,
    Late Minister of Tisbury on Martha's
    Vineyard, who removed to East Sudbury in
    1799, on account of a broken state of health,
    and died April 25, 1803:
    Ætatis 59.
    Faithful as a Minister for more than
    28 years, exemplary as a Christian, kind
    and provident as a Husband & a father,
    affectionate and constant as a friend; he
    was endeared to all in his life and deep
    ly lamented in his death.

    Asarelah married Hephzibath Hall on 4 Jul 1771 in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Hephzibath (daughter of Joseph Hall and Abigail Clark) was born on 24 Jul 1749 in Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Nov 1822 in Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried after 1 Nov 1822 in North Cemetery, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]