Isaac Lewis Morgan (1854 - 1934)

Born 25 Jul 1854 in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ariel Theodosia (Howe) Devoe — married 11 Mar 1876 (to 1881) in Knox, Illinois, United States

Husband of Clara Keziah (Colton) Morgan — married 7 Jun 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose, Iowa, United States

Died 19 Feb 1934 at age 79 in Cincinnati, Appanoose, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Isaac was born in 1854. He passed away in 1934. He was the son of Abram [Abraham] Morgan (1820–1872) and Elizabeth Morgan (1828–1909). The Morgans were English immigrants.

In 1860, Isaac (age 6) lived in Sparta, Knox County, Illinois, with his parents, Abram (age 40) and Elizabeth [Elisa] (age 30), and his siblings: Sarah A. (age 11) and baby Joseph. Abram was a coalminer.

In 1870, Isaac (age 15) lived in Wataga, Knox County, with his parents, Abram (age 52) and Elizabeth [Eliza] (age 40), and Joseph (age 10). The family had $1,000 in real estate and $300 in personal property. Abram was a coalminer.

On March 11, 1876, Isaac married Ariel Theodosia Howe in Knox, Knox County. They had two children:

Iris Myrtle Morgan 11 March 1878 – After 1880

Ernest Morgan 1879 – Deceased

In 1880, Isaac (age 25) farmed in Wataga. He boarded with Ellen Ostrander (age 35) and her daughter Eva (age 12).

Isaac and Ariel divorced in 1881. In 1885, Isaac (age 30) lived in Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa. He boarded in a hotel owned by Albert Root (age 44) and his wife M. Lettie Root (age 40). Also living at the hotel were the Roots' children: Lillie M. (age 15), George W. (age 10), and B. Frank (age 8). The Roots employed housekeeper Mary Fannel (age 17). Isaac was a coalminer.

In 1885, Isaac married Clara Keziah Colton in Cincinnati. They had the following children:

Minnie B. Morgan Morrow 1 March 1886 – 9 October 1974

Fred C Morgan 7 April 1888 – 17 January 1960

Clyde H. Morgan 18 January 1892 – 17 February 1989

John "Earl" Morgan 15 January 1895 – 25 June 1972

Vona Morgan No dates

Eula Morgan No dates

Leland Morgan No dates

In 1895, Isaac (age 41) and Clara (age 28) lived in Appanoose County with their children: Minnie (age 9), Fred (age 7), Clyde (age 3), and baby Earl. Isaac was a merchant.

In 1900, Isaac (age 45) and Clara (age 33) operated a grocery in Pleasant Township, Appanoose County, with their children: Minnie (age 14), Fred (age 12), Clyde (age 8), and Earl (age 5).

In 1910, Isaac (age 56) and Clara (age 43) lived in Pleasant with their children: Minnie (age 24) and Earl (age 15). Isaac was a rural mail carrier.

In 1920, Isaac (age 66) and Clara (age 53) lived in Cincinnati. Isaac was a laborer at a poultry farm.

In 1930, Isaac (age 75) and Clara (age 63) lived in Cincinnati. Their home was valued at $1,500. Isaac managed a produce store. Clara was a seamstress.

Isaac died of pneumonia and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHW-FTS : Sun Mar 10 11:34:57 UTC 2024), Entry for Abram Morgan and Elisa Morgan, 1860.

• "United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M64Y-WRM : Tue Mar 05 07:59:05 UTC 2024), Entry for Abram Morgan and Eliza Morgan, 1870.

• "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9L-RHKM : Sat Mar 09 14:30:11 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac Morgan and Ariel T Howe, 11 Mar 1876.

• "Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2L9-58N : 11 January 2020), Isac Lewis Morgan in entry for Iris Murtle Morgan, 1878.

• "United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXV7-TPX : Sun Mar 10 08:01:00 UTC 2024), Entry for Ellen C. Ostrander and Eva M. Ostrander, 1880.

• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJCC-WRW : Wed Mar 20 08:06:18 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L. Morgan and Clara Colton, 1885.

• "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVG8-2S8 : 13 January 2020), Isaac Morgan in entry for Minnie B. Morgan, 1886.

• "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24D-RV7R : Sun Mar 10 04:35:44 UTC 2024), Entry for Fred C Morgan and Isaac L Morgan, 7 April 1888.

• "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24D-YD7P : Sat Mar 09 13:53:25 UTC 2024), Entry for Clyde H Morgan and Isaac L Morgan, 18 January 1892.

• "Iowa State Census, 1895", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT3N-JB7 : Sat Mar 09 20:11:59 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L Morgan and Clara K Morgan, 1895.

• "United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9KM-3M5 : Wed Mar 06 10:35:20 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L Morgan and Clara K Morgan, 1900.

• "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML1M-VJR : Sun Mar 10 04:53:27 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L Morgan and Clara K Morgan, 1910.

• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJFF-H4W : Tue Mar 19 23:20:52 UTC 2024), Entry for Harry Morrow and Samuel Morrow, 1915.

• "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJPW-N86 : 13 January 2020), Isaac L. Morgan in entry for Clyde H. Morgan, 1915.

• "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJ5M-8ZS : 14 January 2020), Isaac L. Morgan in entry for Harry Morrow, 1915.

• "United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8YT-YW9 : Sat Mar 09 22:24:35 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac Morgan and Clara Morgan, 1920.

• "California, County Marriages, 1850-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8NG-7QW : 9 March 2021), I L Morgan in entry for J Earl Morgan and Velma Beatrice Ogle, 06 Oct 1928; citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 2,074,729.

• "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMN4-Y3B : Thu Mar 07 06:23:22 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L Morgan and Clara Morgan, 1930.

• "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q248-1NGL : Sun Mar 10 13:58:22 UTC 2024), Entry for Isaac L Morgan and Abraham Morgan, 19 Feb 1934.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187044658/isaac_l-morgan: accessed March 21, 2024), memorial page for Isaac L Morgan (25 Jul 1854–19 Feb 1934), Find a Grave Memorial ID 187044658, citing Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Alberta Knotts (contributor 47361965).

• "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K44-7BQV : 11 February 2023), Iassae Morgan in entry for Clyde Morgan, .

• "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGLV-6MGG : Sat Mar 09 17:19:28 UTC 2024), Entry for Fred C Morgan and Isaac Morgan, 17 January 1960.