MORGAN, William Harrison - b. May 17, 1843 - d. February 7, 1929

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Howard Courant
February 1929


William Harrison Morgan was born in Harrison county, Ohio, May 17, 1843 and departed this life, February 7, 1929, at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days.

When seven weeks old he with his parents moved to Hocking county, Ohio, where he lived until grown.

He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Eisley at Middlefork, Ohio August 20, 1865 who preceded him to her Heavenly home on January 11, 1929.  Five children came to bless their home.  One daughter, Mary Elizabeth Small who departed this life June 18, 1921; J. T. Morgan of Howard, W.F. Morgan of Pomona, California, J. W. Morgan and D. B. Morgan of Howard.  Twelve granchildren and eleven great-grandchildren living and one little granddaughter in heaven.  He is also survived by  one brother Joseph A. Morgan of Kimberly, Idaho, and Mrs. A. C. Walter and Miss Viola Bobzien, nieces of Mrs. Morgan who were taken into their home when they were children, the latter remaining and caring for both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan in their old age.  Both she and Mrs. Walter survive.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan moved from Ohio to Labette county, Kansas in 1872, coming from there to the farm north of Howard in 1880, where they lived until moving to Howard in 1901. They lived together for nearly 64 years, being separated in death by only 27 days.  He desired not to live longer but wished to join her on the other Shore.

He entered the Union army, October 7, 1861, enlisting in Company I, 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged January 14, 1865.  He was in the battle of Shiloh and the sieges of Cornith and Vicksburg.

Mr. Morgan was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a faithful, loyal member to the end of life.

Soon after coming to Elk County he with a few others organized a Sunday school at the Orr school house where he did effective work.  Later the Sunday school was moved to the Antioch school house.  This was the beginning of the Antioch church.  His efforts in the Sunday school and church were untiring, serving constantly either as teacher or superintendent of the Sunday school, also as class leader and other offices of the church.  He was always ready to help and assist the young ministers who served on the Howard circuit and a welcome always awaited them at his home and fireside.

As a husband, father, neighbor, friend, he was a true man, always ready to help and serve others.  His children love and serve his memory.  He will answer to the roll call no more, but has gone on to join the Army of the Redeemed.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Howard, Saturday afternoon, February 9th, 1929, conducted by Rev. E.E. Satterlee, the pastor.  Burial in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.