Descendancy Narrative of John Morgan by Charles J. Vella, Ph. D
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Father’s name: Ross Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Nellie Berenice Watt Born: Sept. 26, 1917 3.) Keith McLogen Morgan Father’s name: Ross Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Nellie Berenice Watt Born: Sept. 26, 1917 Children: Janice Rae Morgan b. Sept. 7, 1947 No children were born to Ross and his second wife. Ross lived at Mt. Carmel, Ill. For some time. School teacher, sheep and cattle rancher, owner of 10 sections or 3000 acres of land 18 miles south of Gillette, Wyoming, assists son in a movie theater in 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He taught school for 39 years. Home address: Gillette, Wyoming. Then 2341 North Tibbs, Indianapolis, Ind. Birthplace: Popejoy, Iowa Born on Dec. 17, 1887 Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Education: 1906 graduate of Iowa Falls H.S. and from Ellsworth College with B.A. degree at same place in 1910. Master’s Degree Univ. of Wyo. 1933. Married: Dec. 8, 1915 Wife: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver at Sheridan, Wyoming Wife’s father’s name: Samuel Richard Deaver of Blair, Nev. Wife’s mother’s maiden name: Minnie Jane Bunn of Blair, Nev. Wife’s birthplace: Herman, Nebraska Wife born August 18, 1894 Children: Darleen H., Lyla G., Harrietta L., James Andrew, William J., Norvin D., John Clayton, Freda J., Minnie J., Donald Edwin, Richard Eugene, Joanne Hebard, Patricia L., Marshal J., Mary Marie. Political affiliation: Democrat Religious affiliation: Congregational while living in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Played football, baseball and “sampled” watermelons while in H.S. In 1951 Dwight with the help of his sons remodeled their ranch home. Was Wyoming State Commissioner of Education for 1 year 1930-1931. First school was at Dike, Iowa Rural teacher in Campbell Co., Wyo. 7 years Princ. In Howell, Wyo. 1 year 1913-1914 Princ. In Gillette H.S. before he was Supt. there. In 1950 Dwight had 550 breeding ewes on his ranch and 20 head of milk cows. After teaching at Gillette in High School for 25 years, Dwight resigned but was recalled and returned to teach until Dec. 31, 1949. Dwight was a member of Co. E 3rd infantry U.S. Service Pres. State Teacher’s Association Wyo. 1932-1933 Univ. Wyo. Trustee 1931-1937 During World War II five of Dwight’s sons were in service. Dwight’s ranch has a creek running across the north part of it, makes it an ideal place for ranching. There is a lot of coal on the place, one vein is 13 ft. thick. 1.) Darlene Heloise Morgan-Smith Teacher, housewife Born: Gillette, Wyoming on father’s ranch Born: April 16, 1917 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduated: Campbell Co. H. S. Attended Univ. of Wyo. B.Di Married Mar. 16, 1939 at Pasadena, Calif. Married: James Phillip Joseph Smith, Jr. Husband’s father: Capt. (retired) James Phillip J. Smith I, U.S. Marines. Husband’s birhplace: Brooklyn, New York Husband born: June 22, 1918 U.S. Marines 4 years on Pacific Rifle and Pistol Team. Children: James Phillip Joseph Smith III, b. Oct. 12. 1940 at Baltimore, Maryland Susan Janette Smith, b. June 25, 1951 at Douglas, Wyoming Lyla Geraldine Morgan-Walter Occupation: With Pasadena Play House, Housewife Home address: Newcastle, Wyo. Birthplace: Upton, Wyoming Born: July 9, 1918 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrthle Deaver Education: Graduated from Campbell County H. S., Gillette, Wyo. and from Univ. of Wyo. Married: Aug. 31, 1941, Gillette, Wyo. Husband: John Edwin Walter. Married at Presbyterian Church Husband’s father: John Walter, Newcastle, Wyo. Husband’s birthplace: Upton, Wyo. Husband is an engineer with Highway Project. Children: Katherine Ann Walter, b. Oct. 31, 1942 at Pueblo, Colorado Michele Ann Walter, b. Sept, 24, 1949 at Basin, Wyoming Harriette Lucile Morgan-Brown Occupation: Secretary, housewife Home address: Anaconda, Mont. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyoming Born: Oct. 26, 1919 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden Name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Education: Graduated from Campbell Co. H.S. and from Univ. of Wyo. Married: Omaha, Nebraska Husband: Albert Brown Husband’s father’s name: Albert Charles Brown, Butte, Mont. Husband is a graduate Engineer of Univ. of Calif., proprietor of Auto Parts in Anaconda, Mont. Children: Albert Charles (ace) Capt. in army in Germany Mona Jane 4.) James Andrew Morgan Occupation: Mechanic, Rancher Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: March 17, 1921 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduated: Campbell County H.S., Gillete, Wyo. and Dunwiddie Industrial Inst. Married: May 1, 1945 at Gillette, Wyo. Wife: Jean Halberg. Married Presbyterian Church Wife’s fathers name: Wm Halberg Wife’s mother’s maiden name: Harriet N. Nolen Chilren:
James Andrew (Jimmie) Gerry Lynn Kathie Jean James was in the U. S. Navy from 1942-45 3rd class Petty Officer from Attu-Kiska Destroyer Base 529 Australia-Philippines Sunk April 6, 1945 Okinawa. 5.) William Jay Morgan Occupation: Film Industry – Distribution Birthplace: Moorcroft, Wyo. Born: Nov. 4, 1922 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Education: Graduated from Campbell Co. H. S. Served with the Marines in the Air Corps. Was ground mechanic at Guadalcanal and other Pacific Islands.Married: Nov. 22, 1945 at Harmony, Indiana Wife: Alice Ann Lawson Wife Born: Fairview, Indiana Wife born: Oct. 21, 1926 Children: William Jay Morgan, Jr. b. Aug. 27, 1946 at Dawson Memorial Hospital, Laramie, Wyo. Randal Dwight Morgan b. April 25, 1948 at Clay County Hospital, Brazil, Ind. 6.) Norvin Dwight Morgan, Jr. Occupation: Rancher Home address: Gillette, Wyo. Birthplace: Moorcroft, Wyoming Born: Jan. 24, 1924 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduated from Campbell Co. H.S. Member of Navy Armed Gruad, went around the world twice on Liberty Ships. Unmarried John Deaver Morgan Occupation: Served Pacific Headquarters, Radio Theater in Hawaii, Automobile Transportation Inspector. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Feb. 7, 1926 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduate: Campbell Co. H. S. Graduate of Univ. Of Moscow Married: Aug. 1947 Wife: Dorothy Cooper Father of wife killed in auto accident Children: Linda Ray Morgan Freeda Jeanette Morgan-Wise Occupation: Secretary – Housewife Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: April 3, 1927 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduate of Campbell Co. H. S. Married at Laramie Baptist Church Husband: Marlie Wise Parents: -----Wise from Pinedale, Wyo. Minnie Jane Morgan Secretary in abstract office. Worked with Dietician at Kahler Hospital connected with Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 2 yrs. while having operation on her eye. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Aug. 5, 1928 Unmarried Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Donald Edwin Morgan Occupation: Driller on Oil Crew. Lost his left foot drilling a well at Glenrock, Wyo. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Jan. 5, 1930 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduated: Campbell Co. H. S. Unmarried Richard Eugene Morgan Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Nov. 25, 1935 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduate of Campbell Co. H. S. Married 1954 Joanne Hebard Morgan Housewife Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Dec. 30, 1934 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver Graduate o Campbell Co. H. S., Gillette, Wyo. Married in 1953 One child: a daughter 13.) Patricia L. Morgan Student
Home address: Gillette, Wyo. Birthplace: Gellette, Wyo. Born: Nov. 1, 1936 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver 14.) Marshall J. Morgan Student Home address: Gillette, Wyo. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: March 18, 1938 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver 15.) Mary Marie Morgan Student
Home address: Gillette, Wyo. Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Born: Feb. 1, 1940 Father’s name: Norvin Dwight Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Alfreeda Myrtle Deaver C.) Lyle Andrew Morgan “called Jack” Occupation: Dredged for Gold, Oakdale, Calif. Last address: Napa, Calif. Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Born: May 12, 1891 Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Saddie Gorsuch Education: Graduated Iowa Falls, H.S. Married: at Camp Lewis, Wash. On Nov. 28, 1918 Wife: Bertha Mae Reid Wife born March 16, 1889 Wife’s birthplace: Cottonwood, Idaho Children: 1.) Betty Jane Morgan-Page Born: Dec. 17, 1920 Father’s name: Lyle Andrew Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Bertha Mae Reid Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Married: Charles Hobart Page on Oct. 3, 1941 at Daly City, Calif. Husband born: Sept. 1 1920 at Loton, Calif. Children: a.) Ronald Charles Page born: Nov. 7, 1942 at Children’s hosp., San Francisco, Calif. b.) Theresa Judith Page Born: Jan. 4, 1947 at Children’s hosp., San Francisco, Calif. 2.) Thomas Kay Morgan Born: June 20,1922 Birthplace: Gillette, Wyo. Father’s name: Lyle Andrew Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Bertha Mae Reid Served in World War II at Pearl Harbor 3.) Jack Bernard Morgan Was in service in World War II Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif. Born: Oct. 20, 1924 Father’s name: Lyle Andrew Morgan Mother’s Maiden name: Bertha Mae Reid Married March 15, 1947 at Daly City, Calif. Wife: Augusta Adelaide Cattaneo Wife born: San Francisco, Calif. Wife born: Aug. 24, 1926 Children: Barry Wayne Morgan b. Sept. 13, 1947 at San Francisco, Calif. 4.) Margaret Louis Morgan Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif. Born: Dec. 16, 1928 Father’s name: Lyle Andrew Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Bertha Mae Reid 5.) Joseph Richard Morgan Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif. Born: June 10, 1936, San Mateo, Calif. Father’s name: Lyle andrew Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Bertha Mae Reid Lyle Andrew Morgan served overseas in World War I. Returned to gold dredging at Knight Ferry, Calif. Was wounded in service and spent many months in hospitals. Had to carry an oxygen tank with him wherever he went. He passed away at Youngville Veterans Hospital on Sept. 8, 1954 from a heart attack. Elizabeth Lucina Morgan-Campbell (usually called Lulu) Occupation: Musician, teacher, artist Home address: 2318 Fillmore St., San Francisco, Calif. Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Born: Sept. 14, 1893 Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Education: Graduate of Iowa Falls, H. S. Studied piano. Played with a dance orchestra after marriage. Studied art in Calif. 5 yrs. During World War II Lulu drew plans for building ships for the government. Married: June 14, 1918 at Iowa Falls, Iowa Husband: John Lucius Campbell of Steamboat Rock, Iowa. They farmed near Steamboat Rock, Iowa for a few years. Children: 1.) Jean Lucina Campbell-Moss Born: Oct. 1, 1919 at Iowa Falls, Iowa Hospital Father’s name: John Lucius Campbell Mother’s maiden name: Elizabeth Lucina Morgan Married: Aug. 13, 1949 in Rome, Italy, Civil Italian Government Office. Religious: Episcopal Church, Piazza Married: John Ivan Moss, Jr. 2.) Frank Morgan Campbell Occupation: Physician and Surgeon Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Hospital Born: March 9, 1921 Father’ name: John Lucius Campbell Mother’s maiden name: Elizabeth Lucina Morgan Education: Sent to school in New Orleans by Gov. to study in a Medical College. During World War II Frank was on a hospital ship for about a year, shuttling back and forth between New Zealand and Guadalcanal picking up wounded soldiers, giving them first aid, then taking them to the Government hospital. He made 3 trips from San Francisco, Calif. down there. It took three weeks for the trip one way. It was 600 miles below the equator. Married: Civil; Sept. 16, 1943 at Reno, Nevada Religious; Sept. 16, 1943 at New Orleans, La. Wife: June Margaret Bishop Children: Louise Campbell b. Aug. 5, 1947 at Ross General Hosp. Ross, Cal. Nancy Campbell b. Jan. 4, 1949 at San Francisco, Calif. Loena June Morgan (twin) Teacher Home address: 1646 8 St., Napa, Calif. Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Education: Graduated from Iowa Falls, H. S. Took Master’s Degree at Univ. of Calif. at Berkley, Calif. Leona June Morgan-Deaver (twin) Worked in shipyards as a solderer for a yr. Then as a welder during World War II. Home address: Berkley, Calif. Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Graduated: at Iowa Falls, H. S. Married: ------- Deaver Children: Roger Deaver Was an airline mechanic in World War II located at Wash. D.C. Returned to Air Service April 6, 1951 Garry Deaver Joined the Marines. Was in several yrs. in World War II. Jennings Bryan Morgan ( called Jay) Occupation: Was in business 10 yrs. in King City, Calif. before going into service in World War II. Served as a plane mechanic at La. Jaunto, Colorado. After an honorable discharge returned with ulcers of the stomach. Did light work at the flying field in King City until his death April 18, 1947. Home address: King City, Calif. Born: Iowa Falls, Iowa Born Sept. 18, 1896 Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Married July 11, 1928 Wife: Leona Mae Davis McKemsey at Grant’s Pass, Oregon Wife born: King City, Calif. Wife born: March 19, 1902 G.) Ruth Geneva Morgan-Talbot Housewife Home address: Arabia Birthplace: Iowa Falls, Iowa Born: July 31, 1904 Father’s name: Andrew Jackson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Sadie Gorsuch Married: July 29, 1925 at Santa Rosa, Calif. Husband: Clyde E. Talbot Children: Gary Elvin Talbot Born: Jan. 4, 1930 at Stockton, Calif. Stationed in Va. At one time in Air Force
Born: Aug. 23, 1858 at Booneville, Yadkin Co., N. C. in a log cabin. Education: Liscomb school under Prof. Jennings. Summer Normal school at County seat. (Marshalltown) Taught 12 years. Religious affiliation: Charter member Christian Church – Union, Iowa. Active in church & club work – Sunday school teacher many years. A good neighbor always, caring for the ill, giving food & clothing to needy, distributing the surplus fruit from the farm’s orchard. A crusader in truth, for a better, happier world. Died: Jan. 2, 1923 at home in Union, Hardin Co., Iowa. Buried: in Roger’s family lot at Union Cemetery Cause of Death: leakage of heart Married: Nov. 2, 1889 at Webster City, Webster Co., Iowa Resided: Maple Hill Farm – 1 ½ miles Southeast Union, for 26 yrs. Bought Frank Whinery residence in Union in 1916 which was home from then on. Father’s name: Hardinson Morgan Mother’s maiden name: Elizabeth White Married: Reverend Stanley (‘R. S.’) Rogers Husband born: May 6, 1858 at Union, Hardin Co., Iowa in log stable on what is now Halleck Rogers farm Husband’s education: Log cabin school in pasture on farm. Albion Seminary. Grain and livestock farmer. An indulgent, kindly father, a great lover of nature, particularly flowers and birds. His daughters remember the happy trips to the woods in springtime & in autumn going nutting-picnics & camping in summer. Husband died: Sept. 20, 1931. Cause of death, cancer. Internment family lot Union Cemetery. Children: A.) R. Sydney Rogers Born: Oct., 1890 Died: Stillborn Buried: Union Cemetery, family lot Mother’s maiden name: Sarah Louisa Morgan Father’s name: Reverend Stanley Rogers B.) Lilly Naomi (Cozzie) Rogers-Dillon Born: Dec. 25, 1891 at Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Sarah Louisa Morgan Father’s name: Reverend Stanley Rogers Education: Graduated 1911 from Union H. S. Attended Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls and Drake University. Graduated Drake 1953 Taught: Seven years rural schools. Four years town schools. 4-H leader. Member County Chorus Married June 24, 1914 at Union, Iowa in Christian Church. Member of Christian Church. Teacher town school in Clemens 1954-55. Married: Clifton Ross Dillon b. Dec. 20, 1892 Husband’s education: Graduated Union H.S. School of Mech., Kansas City. Husband died: Dec. 27, 1933 Married second husband: Noah Milton Settle, Aug. 14, 1953 Children born to Lilly Naomi Rogers and Clifton Ross Dillon: 1.) Roger O’Neil Dillon Born: Aug. 15, 1915 Birthplace: Lamberton, Minnesota Mother’ maiden name: Lilly Naomi Rogers Father’s name: Clifton Ross Dillon Education: Union H. S. Graduate. Also Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls. Iowa State College. Member Christian Church World War II 39 months Staff Sargent South Pacific Theater – Australia, New Guinea, Phillippines. Married: Goldie Christenson from Hampton, Iowa In business: Hampton, Iowa 2.) Derwint Dillon Born: Nov. 12. 1929 at Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Lilly Naomi Rogers Father’s name: Clifton Ross Dillon Education: Graduate of Union H. S. Chillicothe Missouri Business College World War II - Navy – Yoeman 2nd class Washington, D. C. – Lima, Peru (Embassy) – Norfolk, Virginia Educated: under GI bill – Dinnison University (Granville, Ohio), Oberlin (Oberlin, Ohio) , Notre Dame – graduated with rating of Ensign – Iowa State College. Married: Colleen Webb, June 21 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa Children: Victoria Lynn (Vicki) b. Sept 9, 1948 3.) Marylin Colleen Dillon Born: Feb. 27, 1926 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Lilly Naomi Rogers Father’s Name: Clifton Ross Dillon Education: Graduate of Union H. S. Iowa Sate College Secretary: Public Health Service, Washington, D. C. during war Married: Paul Eugene Welsh on Jan. 12, 1946 Children: Paul Eugene, Jr. b. May 6, 1947 Steven Welsh b. Oct 12, 1949 4.) Virginia Anne Dillon Born: March 7, 1927 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Lilly Naomi Rogers Father’s name: Clifton Ross Dillon Education: Graduate of Union H. S. Attended Marshalltown Junior College and Iowa State Teachers College Member Christian Church Married: Edward Prescott Eales (?) Husband’s education: Stress Eng. M.S. degree Iowa State College Married Jan. 21, 1949 at Los Angeles, Calif. Children: a.) Jami b. June 28, 1951 b.) Julie Ann b. Aug. 17, 1953 5.) Richard Dillon Born: July 11, 1932 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Lilly Naomi Rogers Father’s name: Clifton Ross Dillon Married: Rita Lowenburg Wife born: Feb. 11, 1932 Member Christian Church Children: Michael Dillon b. June 13, 1952 Michelle Dillon b. June 17, 1954 C.) Florene K. Rogers Born: March 9, 1893 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Sarah Louisa Morgan Father’s name: Reverend Stanley Rogers Education: Graduate of Union High School. Drake University Taught rural schools 3 years Teacher of piano-church pianist 4-H leader – member Hardin Co. Chorus Married: Oct. 23, 1915 Residence: Low Hills Farm, Union, Iowa Member Union Christian Church Married: Albert Ray Johnson Husband born: Sept. 11, ---- Birthplace: New Sharon, Iowa Husband’s education: Penn Acadamy, Penn College, Iowa State College Father’s name: Joseph Elwood Johnson Mother’s maiden name: Ida Mary Kitch Member Union School Board 9 yrs. Director Hardin County REC Board Director Hardin Do. Mutual Ins. Home owner Former Director Union Co-Op Tel. Co. Farmer & Stockman Children: Albert Ray Johnson Born: Nov. 16, 1922 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Florene K. Rogers Father’s name: Albert Ray Johnson Education: Graduate Union H. S., Iowa State College- A. H. Maj. B.S. Degree 4 – H leader Member Christian Church Married: Aug. 28, 1952 Wife: Margaret Anne Posegate, Ames, Iowa Wife’s education: Napier, Iowa H. S., Home Ec. Education Maj., Iowa State College B.S. Degree D.) Mildred Elizabeth Rogers Born: Jan 10, 1895 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Sara Louisa Morgan Father’s name: Reverend Stanley Rogers Education: Graduate Union H. S. & Drake University, Studied at Columbia University & Iowa University special courses Cleveland night Schools. Teacher: 2nd grade – Hampton & Des Moines, Iowa; Gr. Falls, Montana; Pueblo, Colorado; Scarsdale, New York; Cleveland, Ohio (Shaker Heights) Unmarried E.) Jeannette Morgan Rogers (called Pansy & then Millicent) Born: April 25, 1896 Birthplace: Union, Iowa Mother’s maiden name: Sarah Louisa Morgan Father’s name: Reverend Stanley Rogers Education: Graduate of Union H. S., Rockford College, Iowa University, Graduate Iowa State College, Maj. Institutional Cooking (Home Ec.) Taught Home Ec., Ass’t. Manager Cosmos Club, Washington, D. C. – Tea Room Woodward & Lothrop – Washington, D.C. Married: June 19, 1926, New York City Home Bethesda, Maryland Married: Franklin Allison Mason Download 3.03 Mb. Share with your friends:
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