Morehead - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: J. T. Morehead /Dr. William Thaddeus Morehead

RRoesler160 — 2012-05-21 00:11:37Z

Thanks for confirming what I thought about James Turner Morehead. Also, you are right about the middle name being Theodore not Thaddeus.

I guess our hunt continues for J. T. Morehead.

Jean

J. T. Morehead /Dr. William Theodore Morehead

RRoesler160 — 2012-05-21 00:08:42Z

Most trees show the father of Dr. William Thaddeus Morehead as James Turner Morehead-governor of Ky. My question is this:
based on the Goodspeed Biography of Dr. W. T. Morehead, he was "born in Washington County, KY, in the year 1818, the son of J. T. and Sarah A. (Thomson) Morehead. Both parents died when....was 12 years old..." That means J. T Morehead died about the year 1830. Governor James Turner Morehead died in the year 1854. Biography for James Turner Morehead shows him as married to Susan A Roberts. It seems that one of the sources has to be wrong in order for James Turner Morehead to be the father of William Thaddeus Morehead. Can anyone help clear this up for me. I am a descendent of Philip Clayton Morehead, son of William T. Morehead.

Thanks, Jean

Re: J. T. Morehead /Dr. William Thaddeus Morehead

N_Klement — 2012-05-17 20:23:29Z

Ji Jean,
You are correct - there is no way James Turner Morehead was the father of Dr. William Morehead! All one has to do is follow the history of the Governor to prove that. The Goodspeed Arkansas History you mention was evidentially written while Dr. Morehead was still alive, but that does not mean all the information in it was correct. It is easy to ASSUME that the J.T. Morehead mentioned was the Governor, but there are several Morehead men with those initials. You are not the only descendant of Philip Clayton Morehead trying to resolve this issue.
I have only seen Dr. Morehead's middle name as Theodore. Is Thaddeus a traditional name to you? I think this will take a good deal or research of documents in Arkansas and Kentucky State libraries, and various county clerk offices, county libraries and historical societies in those areas where Moreheads lived during those times.

Please email me at nanbk@earthlink.net

Re: J.W.Morehead & Hattie Morehead

Moreheadtree — 2012-03-07 07:42:10Z

Hello Just doing my little bit of research, Who was J.W. Morehead's parents? please do share

Adam Morehead

Re: Martha M. Morehead (Urton)

gbofire — 2012-01-06 17:33:02Z

Hi Stacey...[and Vonda].. I told Vonda 4 years ago that I was a little pressed for time, I doubt that she thought that meant 4 years!!
Anyway, am hoping for a snowy winter to devote some time to this. It sounds like the three of us have family in common. I am a total klutz at the trees and have messed up a couple trying to do them quickly. There are a couple of Urton ones that go back to forever if either of you haven't checked them.
I'm happy to share my email address if you're still researching.........Leslie

Vonda......is your email still at Hotmail?

Re: Martha M. Morehead (Urton)

gbofire — 2012-01-06 17:30:58Z

Re: John Motley and James Turner Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-12-12 20:26:44Z

I have them on my family tree and would love to share info... You can email me at piderbelephant@yahoo.com.

Re: James Morgan Morehead Scott and Covington Co., MS

ae5kids — 2011-12-05 01:50:52Z

I am researching lethia Julia horsley and she was married to Morgan morehead

Washington Morehead of North Carolina

kburby1 — 2011-12-03 12:29:56Z

Seeking ancestry and descendants of Washington Morehead (b. ca. 1822 North Carolina [perhaps Guilford County] and d. between 1870 and 1880). He married Esther Hiatt on 30 Aug 1855 Guilford County, North Carolina.

He had among others:

James "Jim" Morehead b. Jul 1862 North Carolina and m. 26 Apr 1888 Lizzie Wadlington (Waddington, or Weddington)

Any Info greatly appreciated

Re: John Motley and James Turner Morehead

TeaCakes123 — 2011-12-02 00:03:26Z

Any info pertaining to travel or migration from NC to Arkansas would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Martha M. Morehead (Urton)

stacey14011 — 2011-11-18 22:48:37Z

i am not sure if we could be family or not but i was seaching for my mothers dad i figured i might find it through my grandmother and came across this well my mothers name was martha morehead and my grandmothers name was martha morehead i dont know if this could have been passed on to them or not but it could be something i dont know anything about my mothers side of the family she passed away when i was 19 and i never thought to ask questions and shortly after my grandmother passed away she was 89 when she passed so i am sure this can go back to the 1800s at the least

Re: Martha M. Morehead (Urton)

stacey14011 — 2011-11-18 22:47:22Z

Morehead Family Photo Available

jessicado22 — 2011-11-18 02:25:01Z

EDIT: This post was originally to find a relative who wanted the original photo. The original has been claimed, however I'll leave the post up as a scan of the photo is attached so people can still access it!
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Josephine was born in 1867 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of James Deem and Harriet Dye. She married Charles Andrew Morehead. Her children in the picture with her are William Perry (1902-1997), Everett "Whitie" (born 1889) and Lena (born 1887).

Re: Thomas Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-11-15 06:41:12Z

Hi, Sarah!!! My dad's name is Warren Morehead Jr. My mom is Nancy, but she passed away in 1995. My Grandparents are Warren and Helen Dutzel Morehead. They have both passed away. I think I've about gone as far back on the Morehead side of the family as I can get. I just need to fill in children and spouses.
My Grandma Helen was from Canada. Other than that, both sides of my parents families are from Scotland. Is there any info in particular that you are looking for? I have been trying to look up all kinds of info and I haven't found a whole lot on Thomas. Dad remembers hearing the name, but doesn't know much either. He doesn't talk to anybody in the family much anymore.
I will email you when I have longer and tell you about myself so we can get to know each other... Hope to hear from you soon...

Re: search for family history

mariners3 — 2011-11-09 01:07:34Z

This is what I found on James Turner Morehead. The Governor of Kentucky and later a US Senator:

He was married to Susan A. Roberts. Susan passed away in 1839. He then married Lavinia Espy. James and Susan had Lucy Armistead, Joseph Clayton, Robert, John, and Broxx. James and Lavinia had J. Espy, Henry, Francis, and Albert.

I couldn't find anything on Nanny either. Could it possibly be a nickname???

Re: Thomas Morehead

vetranbabe — 2011-10-30 02:37:06Z

Hi Misty. I'm Sarah and my e-mail is vetranbabe@hotmail.com

So your dad is Warren Jr? What is your grandma's name - Helen...? I see that part of the family was scattered in a few states, but I was never able to trace them to other countries.

I have Geni as well...great site but I didn't think there was much of a way to find new information on there, not like Ancestry. So glad we found each other. :)

Re: Thomas Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-10-29 17:05:20Z

My name is Misty. My email is piderbelephant@yahoo.com.

Do you need more info on the children of Leonard? My Grandpa had 2 children. Florence Nadine and my Dad, Warren. My Dad was born in 1947. Unfortunately, the only pics I have of my Dad's side of the family are of him. He has one pic of My Grandparents, Warren and Helen, but I don't think I do. I'll have to go through all my pics.

I've been looking up Morehead Geneology on the internet, and found out quite a bit of info just by doing that. I have a tree on ancestry.com and another one on geni.com. I think there are some pics on geni posted by other people. It was great to hear from you. Let me know all the info you need and we can share. Hope to hear back from you soon.

Re: Thomas Morehead

vetranbabe — 2011-10-29 15:06:13Z

Yes! Looks like we are related. :) All I have on your grandfather is a daughter named Nadine. Looks like there were 4 other siblings. Do you have any information on Thomas Edward? Any pictures of him or anyone else?

Re: Armistead Morehead/Lucy Latham

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 17:59:11Z

The Charles Morehead that I am referring to is a descendant of David Muirhead. Is this the right one??? I found the Muirhead Clan Society website to be extremely helpful.

My name is Misty and my email is piderbelephant@yahoo.com.

Re: John Motley and James Turner Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 17:53:55Z

I can look up any info I have. One sight I have found extremely helpful is the Muirhead Clan Society. It has tons of info... I would love to share any with you...

Re: search for family history

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 17:50:29Z

Let me go through and see what I have. The Gov of Kentucky was James Turner Morehead. There was also a James Turner Morehead (nephew) who was the Gov. of North Carolina.

My name is Misty and my email address is piderbelephant@yahoo.com.

Re: Armistead Morehead/Lucy Latham

CharlesMorehead — 2011-10-28 16:17:25Z

I would be glad to share any information with you. Which Charles do you refer to? There has been a lot of them. I'm even one of them myself. My line is below and I listed principals only:
Charles P. 1887-1979
Robert B. 1867-1963
Robert B. 1827-1900
Armistead 1767-1826
John 1737-1820
John 1681-1768
Charles -1705
My e-mail is cmore60296@aol.com

Re: search for family history

cjjacoby — 2011-10-28 15:39:20Z

Hello,

My grandmother had told me that her mother was named Nanny Belle Morehead and that her father was a KY govenor;however, I cannot find her name in any of the ancestry lists for gov. Morehead (I think there were 2). She married a man named Edgar Harrington against the family's wishes, according to the story. Can you locate this name anywhere? Thanks!

Re: John Morehead married to Mary Armistead

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 14:28:10Z

Mine does. I'll be happy to share any info I have...

Re: John Motley and James Turner Morehead

TeaCakes123 — 2011-10-28 08:05:22Z

Thank you for the reply. My great-grandfather, John Morehead, was an African American born during slavery in about 1855 in NC. One of the Curators at the Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro, NC and an Archivist at the NC State Archives in Raleigh have stated that the probability that this family owned him is approx. 85%. My great-grandfather first appears in the 1880 Federal Census, residing in Jefferson County Arkansas near his sister (Lucy) and brother (Pink). The only African American John Morehead (who would have been abt. 15 years old) who appears in the 1870 Census was residing in KY and is listed as a "Servant" in a household. John Motley's estate papers show money being paid to a John Morehead (KY), I'm not certain abt the connection here. I've also located a memoir re: the Woodson Family, and it list the John/James Turner's older sister Elizabeth (Eliza) Woodson and her family who moved from Greensboro to Jefferson County Ark during the 1850's. They died and are buried in/near Pine Bluff, AR. An employee who oversees Bellwood Cemetery there is researching the location of their graves for me. The memoir indicates that Eliza and James Turner exchanged letters. The staff at Blandwood indicated that there is no slave history documented for this family. I'm simply trying to determine my great grandfather's beginnings/early life before he migrated to Ark, and possibly how he got there. I would greatly appreciate any information that might help me. I have been researching him since 1994...Thanks again for your reply.

Re: search for family history

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 06:50:20Z

My understanding is that James Turner Morehead was the founder of Morehead, Kentucky. I am a descendant of his...

Re: James Turner Morehead, KY Governor, Logan Co., KY, 1800's

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 06:42:50Z

I am a descendant and would love to share any info...

Re: John Motley and James Turner Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 06:39:10Z

I am a descendant. I would love to share any info with you...

Re: Armistead Morehead/Lucy Latham

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 06:36:29Z

I am a descendant of Charles Morehead. I would love to share any info you may have...

Re: Thomas Morehead

mariners3 — 2011-10-28 06:32:38Z

Is this the Thomas Edward Morehead son of Leonard Franklin Morehead and Florence Rosalia Ball? Brother to Warren Morehead? If so, Warren Morehead was my Grandpa. I would love to share any information with you...

Re: William Morehead b.1805 SC, m 1835 (+-) Judith Barker

kkash69 — 2011-09-29 01:22:54Z

I am also researching this line. I am related thru Henry Harrison. Villa Mae was my great aunt.

Re: Henry Harrison Morehead

kkash69 — 2011-09-29 01:12:16Z

I am related to Henry thru his son Thomas. I know his wife Emma is buried in Bay City, Tx. His father was possibily William and his mother Judith Barker.

morehead

ladym1983 — 2011-04-19 16:59:22Z

im looking for any Morehead's from the following counties and townships in kentuckey todd,gordenville,caseyville,russellville,union. my great grand father was oscar morehead. we are a african american family.

Andrew and Leticia J(ane) Morehead (Moorehead, Morehead)

LisaBank81 — 2011-04-11 18:06:02Z

I am looking for information on the family of Andrew Morehead (Moorehead, Moorhead). He had a wife who is sometimes listed as "Leticia J." and sometimes as "Jane" on the Ohio census between 1860 and 1900. He was born in PA around 1814.

Re: J.W.Morehead & Hattie Morehead

dwoodard122 — 2011-04-08 11:26:30Z

Hello Everyone New info his name was James W. Morehead And hers was Hettie (Austin) Morehead would like any information about them.Thanks

James Morehead, Son of Alexander Morehead & Rachel Sherrill

melissahillstrom — 2011-02-14 14:22:55Z

I have a theory that James b. 1816 was actually James Alexander Morehead and went by the name Alexander. I have been searching for the parents of my Alexander for sometime and decided to think outside the box. I found an Alexander Morehead in 1850 Census in Western Division of Pickens Co., South Carolina. He was listed as Allexander Morehead b. abt 1824 and was in the home of David and Mary Hull. I am not sure if he was actually in their home or was a neighbor, but he is listed as a Farmer-NOT a farm laborer. He is in the same area as a few other Morehead's that are the right age to be his brothers. It's quite possible that the census is wrong on that age/birth year. Investigating further, I discovered that his parents are quite possibly Alexander Morehead and Rachel Sherril. They had a son, James, b. 1816 (same year as my Alexander) and no one can offer any information as to what happened to him and I cannot find him in later census. Yes, it's possible he died, but my theory is that James is actually James Alexander and went by the name Alexander. Any thoughts?
My Alexander married an Emily Carver in Pickens Co., SC abt 1855 and migrated to Illinois after 1860. We can't find him in the 1870 census but his wife, Emily, is there and taking care of the kids. All but one of the kids were born in SC. My 1st theory was that he died in the war but, the youngest son, Franklin, was born in 1868. In the 1870 Census, she is in Randolph Co., IL. In 1876, she re-married in Macoupin Co., IL I am unable to locate Franklin in later census...

Possible New Information on Alexander Morehead that married Emily Carver

melissahillstrom — 2011-02-14 14:01:09Z

I found an Alexander Morehead in 1850 Census in Western Division of Pickens Co., South Carolina. He was listed as Allexander Morehead b. abt 1824 in the home of David and Mary Hull. I am not sure if he was actually in their home or was a neighbor, but he is listed as a Farmer-NOT a farm laborer. He is in the same area as a few other Morehead's that are the right age to be his brothers. It's quite possible that the census is wrong on that age/birth year. Investigating further, I discovered that his parents are quite possibly Alexander Morehead and Rachel Sherril. They had a son, James, b. 1816 and no one can offer any information as to what happened to him and I cannot find him in later census. Yes, it's possible he died, but my theory is that James is actually James Alexander and went by the name Alexander. Any thoughts?

J.W.Morehead & Hattie Morehead

dwoodard122 — 2011-01-14 14:45:26Z

Hello everyone does anyone have any information on either or both of these people J.W.Morehead was born March 26 1878 and Hattie was born May 1 1882 i dont know Hatties maiden name but both are my GGrandparents they lived in western Kentucky around Corydon Kentucky would appreciate any information. Thanks Everyone

Re: JENNIE GRACE MOREHEAD SMITH – Ravenna, OH (1863 – 1928):

briarrose0824 — 2010-12-15 01:42:00Z

Jennie is my great-great grandmother. Are you researching her family? I am a descendant of her daughter Nora Margaret Smith Jones.

A. H. Morehead - 1903

JoellenBrown27 — 2010-11-13 04:45:32Z

Found in the Arizona Silver Belt newspaper, Globe, AZ. July 16, 1903. Library of Congress, Chronicling America.

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/

Born, in Washington D.C., July 10, to the wife of Theodore Crandall, a daughter. Grandpa A.H. Morehead is as greatly pleased as anyone by the announcement.

JENNIE GRACE MOREHEAD SMITH – Ravenna, OH (1863 – 1928):

pclori — 2010-10-12 12:36:15Z

The Evening Record, Ravenna, OH, May 10, 1928
Private Services for Mrs. Smith to be Held Tomorrow:

Private Services for Mrs. Jennie Grace Smith, wife of H.C. Smith, 245 South Diamond Street, will be held at ths home, 3'oclock Friday afternoon. Rev. I.J. Swanson officiating. Burial will be made in Maple Grove. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday.

Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Jennie Grace Morehead, was born in Zanesville, Ohio November 13 1863, and was married to H.C. Smith January 1, 1886, at Springfield, OH. Mr. & Mrs. Smith came to Ravennain 1917 from Paris Township where they had been living for nearly fourteen years.

She was a member of Grace Reformed Church of Zanesville, of which she became a communicant during her residence in that city. Her life was that of wife, mother, and home-maker.

She is survived by her husband, sons Frank Smith of Hamilton, NY, and David Smith of Ravenna, and daughters Margaret, wife of Elmer Jones of Freedom Station, and Mrs. Roy Northcott and Mrs. Harriett Dean of Ravenna. There are eleven grandchildren.

Mrs. Smith had been in failing health for two years and her immediate illness extended over a period of 13 weeks.

Re: William (W.D.) Morehead

maryblincoe56 — 2010-10-06 20:34:24Z

In reading your info I see there were Morehead women. Does the name Schollars or Arkwright show up as spouse for any Morehead around 1809 please?

Thomas Morehead

vetranbabe — 2010-06-10 04:11:57Z

I am looking for any information on my great-grandfather, Thomas Edward Morehead. He was born in 1881 to Leonard Morehead & Florence Ball, and he died in 1921. All we know is that he was murdered and I would love to know more. He married Minnie Cooper.

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

Kelyjeanfloyd — 2010-05-20 22:40:31Z

Thank you so much for looking. I know what you mean I have had that myself, but I listened to the facts.
thanks again

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

barbaralking — 2010-05-20 22:12:15Z

Well, I had no luck. The Bonnie Faye Morehead b. 1929 in OK was in the book, Henry Muirheid/Muirhead family of Virginia and Mississippi. She was not married to anyone named Emerson. There was not a James W. Morehead who married a Gladys Burton. I checked the census in 1930 in MS and there was no James or J.W. Morehead, Moorhead or Muirhead listed.

This is probably not going to be one of those easy to find, fall in your lap kinds of family histories. Take into consideration that some of the family story may be incorrect. Don't make the mistake a distant cousin of mine made. She had a handed down family story about Andrew Hair being named for his father. I told her that his father was John Hair. I had all the census data, etc. There was really no question. She refused to believe it. Later on, I found that Andrew was named for his mother's father, Andrew Moorman Dumis.

Good luck in your search.

Barbara

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

barbaralking — 2010-05-20 20:55:15Z

Bonnie Faye is in the Morehead book. I'll transcribe the related info and post it.

Barbara King

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

Kelyjeanfloyd — 2010-05-20 17:48:59Z

Barbara
I know that the information was very vague, but at the time I had little information. I have since gotten intouch with my BIL who his a looking for his great grandfather.
James w. Morehead and Gladys Burton had several children in MIssissippi, one of them being Bonnie Faye Morehead Emerson. The children were reared by an Aunt. My BIL would love any information on his great grandparents.

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

barbaralking — 2010-05-20 02:54:34Z

Where? What do you know about Jimmy? Wha't the daughter's name? What's the mother's name? Are there any more children?

We all wll need more information in order to help you. Jimmy Morehead had a daughter in the 1930's doesn't give us enough information to know we found the right one even if we do.

As an aside, if you get no response, try again in 2012. The 1940 census will be out then and your person may be easier to find.

Barbara King

Re: Mississippi Morehead origin

Kelyjeanfloyd — 2010-05-20 02:31:09Z

I am serching for information on a James or Jimmy Morehead that has a daughter born in the late 30's or early 40's. Can anyone help me?

Mississippi relation----- Jimmy Morehead

Kelyjeanfloyd — 2010-05-20 02:25:27Z

My brother in is from Mississippi and is looking to find out more information on his mothers side of the family. His grandmother Bonnie Morehead Emerson knows little to nothing about her parents as she was raised by an Aunt. She does know that her fathers name was James Morehead "Jimmy". Bonnie is now in her 70's if any one has any information I would love to hear from you.