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James Morgan
HUNTING THE BURIAL PLACE OF OLD SOLDIER
Who knows the burial place of James Morgan, a revolutionary soldier, who died here March 1, 1840?
The Daughters of the American Revolution want to know, that they may give his grave the honor due. Until a letter was received here this morning, it was believed that only two soldiers of the revolution had been laid to rest here -- Henry Battan and Joseph Jones.
Mrs. H. W. Stone, of Caldwell, Ida., in a communication to the county clerk's office, sought the first name of her great-great-grandmother, and the dates of her birth and death. In the same letter she gave the information about her great-great-grandfather, which is received here with much animation.
"My great-great-grandfather, Jas. Morgan," Mrs. Stone writes, "died March 1, 1840, in or near Valparaiso. He was a revolutionary soldier and a brother of General Daniel Morgan, 1737-1802. His wife died there also. Her last name was Cox. Can you give me her first name; also the date of birth and death?"
The letter was a revelation to those here interested in the history of the county. Everything possible will be done by the D. A. R. and Indiana centennial organization to bring to light the patriot's resting place.
Further information is being sought at Washington on the record of Henry Battan, who was buried in the Gossett cemetery, that an appropriate monument may be erected there for him.
Newspaper: The Porter County Vidette
Date of Publication: April 5, 1916
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Page: 4
Column(s): 6
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Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
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Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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