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m. 20 Aug 1865
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25. William Harrison3 Morgan (George Washington2, Michael1) was born 17 May 1843 in Harrison County, Ohio (Source: Musgrave, Kathie (1998, June 13), Re: Morgan [E-mail]. (1998, June 14), and 1900 Paw Paw Twp, Elk County, Kansas Federal Census, sheet 9.), and died 07 February 1929 in Howard, Elk County, Kansas (Source: Musgrave, Kathie (1998, June 13), Re: Morgan [E-mail]. (1998, June 14).). He married Mary Ann Eisley 20 August 1865 in Middlefork, Hocking County, Ohio (Source: Hocking County, Ohio Marriage Records, V. C, p 258 for date of marriage license, 16 August 1865, but Family records of Ron Hess states actual marriage date was 20 August 1865 in Middlefork, Hocking County, Ohio.), daughter of John Eisley and Rosina Glory. She was born 01 July 1844 in Hocking County, Ohio (Source: Hess, Ron and Marilyn (1998, July 23), Morgan Family History [E-mail]. (1998, July 23).), and died 11 January 1929 in Howard, Elk County, Kansas (Source: Hess, Ron and Marilyn (1998, July 23), Morgan Family History [E-mail]. (1998, July 23), and Lois Morgan.). Notes for William Harrison Morgan: William served in the Civil War from Hocking County, Ohio. He enlisted on 7 October 1861 aged 18 years in Company I of the 58th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a private and drummer. He saw action in the Battle of Shiloh and in the sieges of Cornith and Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was Honorably Discharged on 14 January 1865. After marriage on 20 August 1865, William and Mary Ann lived with her family and they all came to Kansas together in 1872 and settled about 1 1/2 miles northwest of Dennis, Labette County on 80 acres. They came to this area at an interesting time for, out on the high prairie a mile northwest of Parsons and 1/2 mile from Dennis, in 1871 the Bender family, consisting of John, his wife, his son John and daughter Kate, came and settled. John Bender built a small cabin on the well-traveled main road that was partitioned into two rooms by a canvas cloth hung from the roof. It was furnished in the front section with a table, stove and grocery shelves and called the Bender Inn. In back were beds, a sledge hammer and a trap door above a pit-like cellar. When travelers stopped for a meal, they were seated on a bench backed tightly against the canvas partition where, while eating, they were bashed on the head with the hammer by one of the Benders and dropped into the pit. Suspicions were finally aroused in 1873 after 11 men had vanished and the Benders fled. William Morgan was a member of the posse that went after and caught them. William was on the 1870 Union Township, Van Wert County, Ohio Census [p 393b, enumerated 23 June 1870] aged 26 OH, farmer, PP $300; Mary A., 26 OH; Mary E., 4 OH; John T., 3 OH; and Wm F., 1 OH. He was on the 1880 Osage Township, Labette County, Kansas Census [p. 28, enumerated 22 June 1880] aged 38 OH OH OH, farmed; Mary A., 37 OH OH OH; Mary E., 14 OH OH OH; John T., 13 OH OH OH; Wm Fred, 12 OH OH OH; Joseph W., 5 KS OH OH OH; and David B., 1 KS OH OH. Mary, John and Fred had attended school within the year. Later, William purchased land from the Eisley family in Paw Paw Twp, Elk County, Kansas and they were there for the 1900 census [p. 9] and had a niece, Viola Babzion b. August 1887 Kansas, living with them. The land in Paw Paw Township stayed in the Morgan family until 1994. Viola Bobzien took care of her ailing uncle in his last days. William farmed until 1901 and then they moved into Howard where William was employed by the Gibbon Lumber Company. They belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1919, their grandson, Wilbert Morgan, lived with them while he went to high school in Howard, Elk County, Kansas. Wilbert slept in the cellar, as there wasn't any room in the house. At that time, it was either that or ride his bicycle 8 miles (one way) into town everyday, even in bad weather. William's and Mary Ann's obituaries: "William Harrison Morgan was born in Harrison county, Ohio, May 17, 1843 and departed this life, February 7, 1929, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 21 days. When seven weeks old he with his parents moved to Hocking county, Ohio, where he lived until grown. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Eisley at Middlefork, Ohio, August 20, 1865, who preceded him to her Heavenly Home on January 11, 1929. Five children came to bless their hom. One daughter, Mary Elizabeth Small who departed this life June 18, 1921; J. T. Morgan of Howard, W. T. Morgan of Pomona, California, J. W. Morgan and D. B. Morgan of Howard. Twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren living and one little granddaughter in heaven. He is also survived by one brother, Joseph A. Morgan of Kimberly, Idaho and Mrs. A. C. Walters and Miss Viola Bobzien, sister and niece of Mrs. Morgan, were taken into their home when they were children, the latter remaining and caring for both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan in their old age. Both she and Mrs. Walters survive. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan moved from Ohio to Labette county, Kansas, in 1872, coming from there to the farm, north of Howard in 1880, where they lived until moving to Howard in 1901. They lived together nearly 64 years, being separated in death by only 27 days. He desired not to live longer, but wished to join her on the other Shore. He entered the Union army, October 7, 1861, enlisting in Company I, 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged January 14, 1865. He was in the battle of Shiloh and sieges of Cornith and Vicksburg. Mr. Morgan was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a faithful, loyal member to the end of life. Soon after coming to Elk county he with a few others organized a Sunday school at the Orr school house where he did effective work. Later the Sunday school was moved to the Antioch school house. This was the beginning of the Antioch church. His efforts in the Sunday school and church were untiring, serving constantly either as teacher or superintendent of the Sunday school, also as class leader and other offices of the church. He was always ready to help and assist the young ministers who served on the Howard circuit and a welcome always awaited them at his home and fireside. As a husband, father, neighbor, friend, he was a true man, always ready to help and serve others. His children love and serve his memory. He will answer to the roll call no more, but has gone on to join the army of the Redeemed. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, at Howard, Saturday afternoon, February 9th, 1929, conducted by Rev. E. E. Satterlee, the pastor. Burial in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends for their expressions of sympathy, ministrations of helpfulness and for the beautiful flowers so kindly given during the illness and death of our father and uncle. Children of W. H. Morgan." "Mary Ann Eisley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eisley was born in Hocking county, Ohio, July 1, 1844 and departed this life January 11, 1929, aged 84 years, 6 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to W. H. Morgan at Middlefork, Ohio, August 20, 1885. They were the parents of five children: Elizabeth Small, who departed this life June 18, 1921; J. T. Morgan of Howard; W. F. Morgan of Pomona, California and J. W. and D. B. Morgan of Howard. She had four sisters and three brothers all of whom have passed on before. There are also twelve grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren living and one little granddaughter in heaven. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan moved from Ohio to Labette county, Kansas, in 1872, coming from there to the farm north of Howard in 1880, where they lived until moving to Howard in 1901. Here she lived with her husband who survives her until her life journey ended. Thus it will be seen that they were married nearly 64 years. Sister Morgan was converted at the age of eighteen and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of, which she was a faithful member to the last. After she was unable to attend the Sunday worship she would sit and read the word of God while the rest of the family attend the church services. Her home, especially when they were still on the farm was the stopping-place of many ministers, expecially those younger men who were on the Howard circuit, among whom was our present district superintendent Dr. R. E. Maclean. She was not only a kind and loving mother to her own family, but for more than a year she cared for a small nephew who was in very delicate health but who was restored to health through her constant care. Later on she took two nieces, Mrs. A. C. Walters and Miss Viola Bobzien into her home and loving heart. Miss Bobzien lived in the home and cared for her in her old age and last sickness. Mrs. Morgan always talked freely of her Christian life and her hope of the heavenly home and though in these later years, she has always been anxious to go she would always say, "God's will not mine." "Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare's past; The battle's fought, the race is run. And thou art crowned at last." Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, January 13th, 1929; conducted by Rev. E. E. Satterlee, pastor and burial at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard. The family extends to the wide circle of friends who so kindly ministered during Mrs. Morgan's illness, and to all those who sent flowers, or in any other way contributed to their comfort, their most hearty thanks." References
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