Samuel Watson Morgan (1843 - 1909)

Born 10 Oct 1843 in Jasper County, Missouri, USA

Descendants

Died 27 Jul 1909 at age 65 in Benton County, Arkansas, USA

Biography

MORGAN, S.W. - A singularly sad accident occurred Monday when S.W. Morgan, living in the edge of Missouri, beyond Donevan, was kicked to death by a horse. His son-in-law, Straude Austin, and he were driving up a hill with loads when Mr. Morgan's team stopped, perhaps balked, and Mr. Morgan got out and undertook to urge the team forward with a whip, although Austin cautioned him about the horse kicking, and he had no sooner spoken than the horse kicked Morgan, striking him about the throat, the new shoes on the horse's feet cutting a terrible gash in the old man's neck. Mr. Austin sprang to the rescue of the old man who was kicked several times before Mr. Austin dragged him away. Mr. Morgan was taken to Hiwasse and his wound was dressed, however his injuries were such that he died Tuesday. Mr. Morgan was about 68 years of age, well known here, and a man of quite a family of grown children. The funeral occurred Wednesday. In this sad death the News-Herald and readers extend the family deep sympathy. ^[1]

In memory of S.W. Morgan, who died near Donevan school house, Benton Co., Arkansas. He was born in Jasper Co., Missouri, Oct. 10, 1843, married Martha Ann Pendergraft in McDonald Co., Mo. June 2, 1867. Nine children were born to them, six of them survive: Etta V. Trigmore of Texas; Charles L. Morgan, Lucinda A. Beavers, R.M. Morgan, McDonald Co., Mo.; Cordelia A. Austin, Pearl M. Gwartney of Benton Co., Ark. S.W. Morgan, father of above children, was taken from them by a fatal accident, being kicked to death by a fractious horse, leaving the family to mourn the loss of one beloved by them and respected by all who knew him. Mr. Morgan was honest, upright in his dealings, practicing the Golden rule. A Samaritan in principle, ever ready to assist those in distress, respecting christianity in all phases. A Friend. ^[2]

• Fact: Burial Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hiwasse, Benton County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

1. ↑ Gravette News-Herald - Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas - July 30, 1909
2. ↑ Gravette News-Herald - Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas - August 20, 1909

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