Samuel Morgan Sr. (abt. 1753 - 1833)

Born about 1753 in Morris County, New Jersey

Husband of Nancy (Hill) Morgan — married 20 May 1776 in Morris County, New Jersey

Descendants

Died 9 Oct 1833 at about age 80 in Banks County, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Private Samuel Morgan Sr. served with 2nd New Jersey Regiment, Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Samuel Morgan Sr. is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A204098.

Samuel Morgan Sr. is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: P252298
Rank: Private

Samuel was born in Morris County, New Jersey, USA in 1753. It is believed, but not at this time proven, that his parents were James Morgan and Eleanor Bryan or Ryan.

5 Nov 1782 • New Jersey, USA Revolutionary War Muster Roll Oct 1782 listing for Samuel Morgan Sr. He is a Private in the 6th Company of the 2nd Jersey Regiment. It is commanded by Capt Elias Dayton. The roll is certified by Capt Jonathan Holmes on 5 Nov 1782.

Samuel Morgan Sr - Revolutionary War Muster Roll

Marriage to Nancy Hill (1757–1835) 20 May 1776 • Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Residence 1830 • Franklin, Georgia, USA Household consists of: 1 male 80-89, 1 female 70-79 and two slaves. 1 male 24-35 and 1 female 46-54 (The slaves are most likely Tony and Jinny. They were bequeathed in his will 3 years later). 1830 United States Census

Death 9 Oct 1833 • Banks, Georgia, USA From The New Lebanon Church Session Notes: Samuel Morgan, a ruling Elder of this church, departed this life the 9th of October 1833 aged 80 years and strong in the faith.

Burial Homer, Banks, Georgia, USA New Lebanon Cemetery ---- Find A Grave Memorial# 81554067 ----- The burial of Samuel Morgan Sr. has been verified by Banks County Cemetery Records and his family as New Lebanon Cemetery.

Last Will and Testament

08 Feb 1833 • Habersham, Franklin, Georgia, USA --He names his sons Samuel Jr, John and Jonathan as executors. The will was witnesses by Murray Brasell, Richard Morgan and James Bryan.

Samuel Morgan Sr. - Last Will And Testament

Heirs

1. Son Samuel Morgan Jr.
2. Son John Morgan
3. Son Jonathan Morgan
4. Son Thomas Morgan
5. Daughter Martha Morgan Garrison
6. Daughter Patty Morgan Parris
7. Daughter Talitha Morgan Cochran
8. Daughter Nancy Morgan Garrison
9. Daughter Margaret Morgan Cook
10. Daughter Rhoda Morgan Forsyth

Sources

• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGL-PVZ : 18 August 2015), Samuel Morgan, Franklin, Georgia, United States; citing 224, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 17; FHL microfilm 7,037.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed December 14, 2016), "Record of Samuel Morgan", Ancestor # A204098.

• "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV21-8FTX : 13 December 2015), Samuel Morgan, 1833; Burial, Homer, Banks, Georgia, United States of America, New Lebanon Cemetery; citing record ID 81554067, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.

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