Benjamin Morgan (abt. 1753 - 1830)

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Wright) Morgan — married about 1776 in North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died 16 Jan 1830 at about age 77 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Benjamin was born about 1753. He passed away in 1830.

Obituary:

1830OBIT: Star and N.C. State Gazette, 28 Jan 1830 [Suddenly in Franklin County, on the 16th instant, Mr. Benjamin Morgan,aged 77 years. He was a patriot of the revolution; was under General Greene, in the battle of Guilford Court House; fought bravely at the Eutaw Springs; and was engaged in other important battles. Since the establishment of our independence, to which he contributed his might, he has taught school 12 years;has ever sustained the character of an upright and worthy citizen, a kind husband, tender parent and indulgent master. Mr. Morgan was what the poet calls"the noblest work of God, an honest man. " He also possessed a strong mind and benevolent heart, the value of which could only be duly estimated by his familiar friends. He never was known to deny a neighbor a favor, when in his power to grant it; and has left a large circle of relations and acquaintances to lament the loss of the best of friends.]

Sources

• "North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2017), entry for Benjamin Morgan; Wills and Estate Papers (Franklin County, North Carolina), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Franklin, North Carolina; Original data: North Carolina County, District and Probate Courts.

• "Public Member Photos & Scanned Documents," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 May 2017), entry for Benjamin Morgan; information posted by public members of Ancestry.com; material posted by hardymorgan42.