THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan is a leading representative of the business
interests of Webster, Iowa, where he is engaged in general
merchandising, and he also carries on general farming and stock raising in this county. Of excellent business ability and broad resources, he has attained a prominent place among the substantial citizens of his part of the county and is a recognized leader in public affairs. He has won success by his well directed, energetic efforts, and the prosperity that has come to him is certainly well
deserved.
One of Keokuk county's native sons, Mr. Morgan was born in English River township, May 17, 1867. His father, Thomas Morgan, is a native of Kentucky, from which state he removed to Indiana with his parents during boyhood, and was there reared and married. In 1846 he came to Iowa and settled in English River Township, Keokuk county, where he
took up a tract of government land and engaged in farming throughout his active business life.
This worthy pioneer is still living at the ripe old age of eighty-two years, honored and respected by all who know him. He is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and has acceptably filled the offices of township trustee and assessor. Religiously, he is a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has taken quite an active part in its work.
He was twice married and by the first union had eight children. For his second wife he wedded Miss Mary McBride, the mother of our subject. She was born and reared in Pennsylvania and died in Iowa when about sixty-five years of
age. She was the mother of four children, of whom Thomas A. is the youngest.
In the county of his nativity Thomas A. Morgan grew to manhood, receiving a good practical education in the common schools of English River township. With the exception of six months spent in California, his entire life has been passed in Keokuk county. He followed farming until 1893, when he removed to Webster and embarked in general
merchandising, opening a store at that place which he still conducts.
He carries a well selected stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and by fair and honorable dealing has built up an excellent trade, which is constantly increasing. Besides his store he owns other property in the town and has a valuable farm of four hundred and forty acres, all
in English River township with exception of eighty acres. With the assistance of hired help he operates this land and is meeting with marked success as a farmer and stock raiser.
In November, 1887, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Morgan and Miss Melissa Axmear, a native of Virginia and a daughter of John and Julia Axmear, the former of whom was born in Holland and the latter in Germany. To our subject and his wife have been born five children, as follows: Clarence, Ada, Blanch, Grace and Helen. By his ballot Mr.
Morgan supports the men and measures of the Republican party. He is a worthy representative of that class of progressive business men who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives, and constitute the best portion of a community. Wherever known he is held in high regard, and is certainly deserving of honorable mention in the history
of his native county.
From::
"A Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa"
Published: Chicago and New York, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1903.
Pages 27-28
Retyped by Patty Wimpsett Killion, 2010
OBITUARY::
THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan 90, died at his home in Long Beach, California on July 18th after an illness of three months.
The son of Thomas and Mary Ann Morgan, he was born near Webster, May 17, 1867. On November 30, 1887, he was United in marriage to Eva Melissa Axmear. To this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Clarence of San Francisco, California and a son, Thomas A. who died in infancy.
He was married to Deane Wall in 1939 and they made their home in Long Beach, California.
He is survived by his wife, and four daughters, Ada Sturdevant, Blanche Snakenburg, Grace Yoakam and Helen Montz, all of Webster; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Webster on Monday, July 22. Burial was in the Sorden cemetery.
Keokuk County News
July 25, 1957
Typed by Lyman Morrison, 1994.
Thomas A. Morgan is a leading representative of the business
interests of Webster, Iowa, where he is engaged in general
merchandising, and he also carries on general farming and stock raising in this county. Of excellent business ability and broad resources, he has attained a prominent place among the substantial citizens of his part of the county and is a recognized leader in public affairs. He has won success by his well directed, energetic efforts, and the prosperity that has come to him is certainly well
deserved.
One of Keokuk county's native sons, Mr. Morgan was born in English River township, May 17, 1867. His father, Thomas Morgan, is a native of Kentucky, from which state he removed to Indiana with his parents during boyhood, and was there reared and married. In 1846 he came to Iowa and settled in English River Township, Keokuk county, where he
took up a tract of government land and engaged in farming throughout his active business life.
This worthy pioneer is still living at the ripe old age of eighty-two years, honored and respected by all who know him. He is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and has acceptably filled the offices of township trustee and assessor. Religiously, he is a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has taken quite an active part in its work.
He was twice married and by the first union had eight children. For his second wife he wedded Miss Mary McBride, the mother of our subject. She was born and reared in Pennsylvania and died in Iowa when about sixty-five years of
age. She was the mother of four children, of whom Thomas A. is the youngest.
In the county of his nativity Thomas A. Morgan grew to manhood, receiving a good practical education in the common schools of English River township. With the exception of six months spent in California, his entire life has been passed in Keokuk county. He followed farming until 1893, when he removed to Webster and embarked in general
merchandising, opening a store at that place which he still conducts.
He carries a well selected stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and by fair and honorable dealing has built up an excellent trade, which is constantly increasing. Besides his store he owns other property in the town and has a valuable farm of four hundred and forty acres, all
in English River township with exception of eighty acres. With the assistance of hired help he operates this land and is meeting with marked success as a farmer and stock raiser.
In November, 1887, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Morgan and Miss Melissa Axmear, a native of Virginia and a daughter of John and Julia Axmear, the former of whom was born in Holland and the latter in Germany. To our subject and his wife have been born five children, as follows: Clarence, Ada, Blanch, Grace and Helen. By his ballot Mr.
Morgan supports the men and measures of the Republican party. He is a worthy representative of that class of progressive business men who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives, and constitute the best portion of a community. Wherever known he is held in high regard, and is certainly deserving of honorable mention in the history
of his native county.
From::
"A Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa"
Published: Chicago and New York, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1903.
Pages 27-28
Retyped by Patty Wimpsett Killion, 2010
OBITUARY::
THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan 90, died at his home in Long Beach, California on July 18th after an illness of three months.
The son of Thomas and Mary Ann Morgan, he was born near Webster, May 17, 1867. On November 30, 1887, he was United in marriage to Eva Melissa Axmear. To this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Clarence of San Francisco, California and a son, Thomas A. who died in infancy.
He was married to Deane Wall in 1939 and they made their home in Long Beach, California.
He is survived by his wife, and four daughters, Ada Sturdevant, Blanche Snakenburg, Grace Yoakam and Helen Montz, all of Webster; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Webster on Monday, July 22. Burial was in the Sorden cemetery.
Keokuk County News
July 25, 1957
Typed by Lyman Morrison, 1994.
THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan is a leading representative of the business
interests of Webster, Iowa, where he is engaged in general
merchandising, and he also carries on general farming and stock raising in this county. Of excellent business ability and broad resources, he has attained a prominent place among the substantial citizens of his part of the county and is a recognized leader in public affairs. He has won success by his well directed, energetic efforts, and the prosperity that has come to him is certainly well
deserved.
One of Keokuk county's native sons, Mr. Morgan was born in English River township, May 17, 1867. His father, Thomas Morgan, is a native of Kentucky, from which state he removed to Indiana with his parents during boyhood, and was there reared and married. In 1846 he came to Iowa and settled in English River Township, Keokuk county, where he
took up a tract of government land and engaged in farming throughout his active business life.
This worthy pioneer is still living at the ripe old age of eighty-two years, honored and respected by all who know him. He is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and has acceptably filled the offices of township trustee and assessor. Religiously, he is a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has taken quite an active part in its work.
He was twice married and by the first union had eight children. For his second wife he wedded Miss Mary McBride, the mother of our subject. She was born and reared in Pennsylvania and died in Iowa when about sixty-five years of
age. She was the mother of four children, of whom Thomas A. is the youngest.
In the county of his nativity Thomas A. Morgan grew to manhood, receiving a good practical education in the common schools of English River township. With the exception of six months spent in California, his entire life has been passed in Keokuk county. He followed farming until 1893, when he removed to Webster and embarked in general
merchandising, opening a store at that place which he still conducts.
He carries a well selected stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and by fair and honorable dealing has built up an excellent trade, which is constantly increasing. Besides his store he owns other property in the town and has a valuable farm of four hundred and forty acres, all
in English River township with exception of eighty acres. With the assistance of hired help he operates this land and is meeting with marked success as a farmer and stock raiser.
In November, 1887, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Morgan and Miss Melissa Axmear, a native of Virginia and a daughter of John and Julia Axmear, the former of whom was born in Holland and the latter in Germany. To our subject and his wife have been born five children, as follows: Clarence, Ada, Blanch, Grace and Helen. By his ballot Mr.
Morgan supports the men and measures of the Republican party. He is a worthy representative of that class of progressive business men who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives, and constitute the best portion of a community. Wherever known he is held in high regard, and is certainly deserving of honorable mention in the history
of his native county.
From::
"A Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa"
Published: Chicago and New York, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1903.
Pages 27-28
Retyped by Patty Wimpsett Killion, 2010
OBITUARY::
THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan 90, died at his home in Long Beach, California on July 18th after an illness of three months.
The son of Thomas and Mary Ann Morgan, he was born near Webster, May 17, 1867. On November 30, 1887, he was United in marriage to Eva Melissa Axmear. To this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Clarence of San Francisco, California and a son, Thomas A. who died in infancy.
He was married to Deane Wall in 1939 and they made their home in Long Beach, California.
He is survived by his wife, and four daughters, Ada Sturdevant, Blanche Snakenburg, Grace Yoakam and Helen Montz, all of Webster; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Webster on Monday, July 22. Burial was in the Sorden cemetery.
Keokuk County News
July 25, 1957
Typed by Lyman Morrison, 1994.
Thomas A. Morgan is a leading representative of the business
interests of Webster, Iowa, where he is engaged in general
merchandising, and he also carries on general farming and stock raising in this county. Of excellent business ability and broad resources, he has attained a prominent place among the substantial citizens of his part of the county and is a recognized leader in public affairs. He has won success by his well directed, energetic efforts, and the prosperity that has come to him is certainly well
deserved.
One of Keokuk county's native sons, Mr. Morgan was born in English River township, May 17, 1867. His father, Thomas Morgan, is a native of Kentucky, from which state he removed to Indiana with his parents during boyhood, and was there reared and married. In 1846 he came to Iowa and settled in English River Township, Keokuk county, where he
took up a tract of government land and engaged in farming throughout his active business life.
This worthy pioneer is still living at the ripe old age of eighty-two years, honored and respected by all who know him. He is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and has acceptably filled the offices of township trustee and assessor. Religiously, he is a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has taken quite an active part in its work.
He was twice married and by the first union had eight children. For his second wife he wedded Miss Mary McBride, the mother of our subject. She was born and reared in Pennsylvania and died in Iowa when about sixty-five years of
age. She was the mother of four children, of whom Thomas A. is the youngest.
In the county of his nativity Thomas A. Morgan grew to manhood, receiving a good practical education in the common schools of English River township. With the exception of six months spent in California, his entire life has been passed in Keokuk county. He followed farming until 1893, when he removed to Webster and embarked in general
merchandising, opening a store at that place which he still conducts.
He carries a well selected stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and by fair and honorable dealing has built up an excellent trade, which is constantly increasing. Besides his store he owns other property in the town and has a valuable farm of four hundred and forty acres, all
in English River township with exception of eighty acres. With the assistance of hired help he operates this land and is meeting with marked success as a farmer and stock raiser.
In November, 1887, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Morgan and Miss Melissa Axmear, a native of Virginia and a daughter of John and Julia Axmear, the former of whom was born in Holland and the latter in Germany. To our subject and his wife have been born five children, as follows: Clarence, Ada, Blanch, Grace and Helen. By his ballot Mr.
Morgan supports the men and measures of the Republican party. He is a worthy representative of that class of progressive business men who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives, and constitute the best portion of a community. Wherever known he is held in high regard, and is certainly deserving of honorable mention in the history
of his native county.
From::
"A Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa"
Published: Chicago and New York, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1903.
Pages 27-28
Retyped by Patty Wimpsett Killion, 2010
OBITUARY::
THOMAS A. MORGAN
Thomas A. Morgan 90, died at his home in Long Beach, California on July 18th after an illness of three months.
The son of Thomas and Mary Ann Morgan, he was born near Webster, May 17, 1867. On November 30, 1887, he was United in marriage to Eva Melissa Axmear. To this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Clarence of San Francisco, California and a son, Thomas A. who died in infancy.
He was married to Deane Wall in 1939 and they made their home in Long Beach, California.
He is survived by his wife, and four daughters, Ada Sturdevant, Blanche Snakenburg, Grace Yoakam and Helen Montz, all of Webster; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Webster on Monday, July 22. Burial was in the Sorden cemetery.
Keokuk County News
July 25, 1957
Typed by Lyman Morrison, 1994.
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