Old Pioneer Dead
Thomas Morgan of Webster Died
Monday
Webster, Sept. 15.-Thomas Morgan died at the home of his son T. A. in
Webster Tuesday, September 15, 1903. H was born in Bourbon county,
Kentucky, September 17, 1814 and moved to Scott county, Indiana, when
he was 12 years of age. In January, 1839, he was married to Polly
Ballard. To this union were born eight children. Only one is now
living. His first wife died in 1856. He was again married in 1859 to
Mary A. McBride. To this union four children were born three of whom
are living Myra, Jennie and Thomas A.
He moved to Iowa in 1846 and has resided here ever since. His wife
died April 5, 1891 and he has since lived with his children.
On August 1, in Webster he fell on a sidewalk while going downtown
fracturing his hip. He suffered for five weeks when death claimed
him. He lacked only three days of being 89 years old. The funeral
services were held in Webster Wednesday, September 16 conducted by
Rev. John Davis of Beacon. the body was laid to rest in the Sorden
cemetery.
Thomas Morgan was a fine old man, well liked and he will be missed by
a score of friends and acquaintances.
Keokuk County News
September 17, 1903
Transcribed 1994 by Lyman Morrison
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