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Joseph Francis Morgan

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Birth	:	8 Mar 1844 Morganza, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	15 Jul 1906 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2916985, -76.6327972
Description	:	Husband of Ellen Leigh Edelen [1850-1927]; grave probably moved to New St. Aloysius Cemetery from its original site. The following is taken form the book.... MEN OF MARK IN MARYLAND JOSEPH FRANCIS MORGAN "AMONG the leading citizens of the old mother county of St. Mary's, was Joseph Francis Morgan, lawyer, of Leonardtown, who was born near Morganza, St. Mary's County, on March 8, 1844; son of Joseph and Catherine (Abell) Morgan. This branch of the Morgan family goes back to the foundation of Maryland, being among the first settlers of St. Mary's County in 1634. The old records of Maryland bring into... Read More	Husband of Ellen Leigh Edelen [1850-1927]; grave probably moved to New St. Aloysius Cemetery from its original site. The following is taken form the book.... MEN OF MARK IN MARYLAND JOSEPH FRANCIS MORGAN "AMONG the leading citizens of the old mother county of St. Mary's, was Joseph Francis Morgan, lawyer, of Leonardtown, who was born near Morganza, St. Mary's County, on March 8, 1844; son of Joseph and Catherine (Abell) Morgan. This branch of the Morgan family goes back to the foundation of Maryland, being among the first settlers of St. Mary's County in 1634. The old records of Maryland bring into sight John Morgan, senior, who received a legacy under the will of Thomas Dykes of Kent, probated January 19, 1660. Prior to that in St. Mary's County appears under the will of John Cornish, probated October 21, 1652, the name of Philip Morgan as residuary legatee; and yet prior to that crops up Henry Morgan under the will of Frances Coxe, who appointed Captain Robert Vaughan as executor of her estate in trust for an unnamed child, with the provision that in the event of his inability to care for said child, Henry Morgan should be executor instead. From that time on down through the generations, the Morgans were constantly in evidence, and we find where an estate in Calvert County was known as early as 1675 under the name of Morgan's Fresh, or Clift. In early boyhood Joseph F. Morgan enjoyed excellent health, but while at college he received an injury which permanently lamed him and seriously affected his health in early manhood and in fact for the balance of his life. His boyhood was passed in the village of Leonardtown, which at that time was the centre of society and wealth of Southern Maryland. Like most healthy boys he was fond of athletics. After an attendance at the old school of Forest Hall in St. Mary's County, he went to Georgetown University and the injury there received prevented his graduation. He decided then upon the profession of the law and began active life as deputy register of wills in his native county. From this he was admitted to the bar and practiced his profession until the time of his death, in 1906. From 1876 to 1884 he served as clerk of the county commissioners. He was justice of the peace for forty years. On December 8, 1881, Mr. Morgan was married to Miss Ellen Leigh Edelen. Seven children were born to them. At the time of this publication, four are now living,Some of the best lawyers now practicing at the St. Mary's bar Miss Catherine Morgan, Miss Ann Morgan, Joseph V. Morgan, an attorney, and Albert Edelen Morgan, all of Washington,D. C. The eldest son, Joe V. Morgan, was born February 14, 1888; received a collegiate education in the Holy Cross College, at Worcester, Massachusetts; entered the law department of Georgetown University in 1906; was graduated in 1909, with the degree LL.B., and in 1910 was given the degree of LL.M., and began the practice of his profession in Washington as a member of the law firm of Bacon and Morgan. The younger son, Albert Edelen Morgan, born January 23, 1891, is now engaged in real estate business in Washington. Some of the best lawyers now practicing at the St. Mary's bar received their legal training in Mr. Morgan's office. As a guide to a young man entering upon the serious affairs of life he suggested this thought. ' 'Accept a calling and bend your whole energy to that and nothing else" and to a lawyer this "Use dispatch, promptness and energy" and sounded a note of regret when he said "I sometimes lacked these things." He had a decided taste for reading, and for a great many years before his death would sit up until two and three o'clock every morning with one of his favorite authors. Although one of the leading lawyers of the bar of his native county, he rather preferred literature and for a good many years contributed to the local press, adding greatly to the legendary lore of St. Mary's. Among some of his papers were a group of little sonnets in a book which he called his Hours of Laziness. In this book were also found an essay on ''The Mask of Comus," his favorite poem, also a theoretical discourse on music, one of his favorite pastimes. In his earlier manhood he gave a good deal of his time to music, but in after years he confined himself to merely singing in the choir. He was one of the lawyers of the old school, scholarly and gentle- manly. He was modest and unassuming, caring little for honor or display. Faithful to his clients, he was kind and charitable, a good man and a good citizen and ever ready to contribute his share in civic betterment. He died at his home in Leonardtown, on the fifteenth day of July, 1906." CHILDREN: Agnes Morgan, born: 09 SEPT 1882, died 21 OCT 1889 Catherine Morgan, born 1890 Albert Edelen Morgan, born 28 JAN 1891 Ann Morgan, born 1892 Ellen Leigh Morgan, born: 08 FEB 1894, died: 09 APR 1897 John Morgan, born: 03 JAN 1887, died: 09 JUL 1887 Joseph Valentine, born 14 FEB 1888, an attorney

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Joseph Francis Morgan's memorial is located at: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA.
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Joseph Francis Morgan death on 15 Jul 1906 in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 38.2916985
Longitude: -76.6327972

Family Members:

Spouse

Ellen Leigh Edelen Morgan

(1850 - 1927)

Children

Agnes Morgan

(1882 - 1889)

Catherine Morgan Winters

(1883 - 1947)

Ann Morgan Broun

(1885 - 1960)

John Morgan

(1887 - 1887)

Judge Joseph Valentine “Jo” Morgan Sr.

(1888 - 1969)

Ellen Leigh Morgan

(1894 - 1897)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2916985, -76.6327972

2. Saint Marys County War Memorial
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2908516, -76.6359329

3. Ellenborough Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2956505, -76.6238632

4. Xaverian Brothers Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2859383, -76.6246719

5. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2997017, -76.6414032

6. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3210983, -76.6382980

7. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

8. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

9. Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2606010, -76.6213989

10. Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
Compton, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

11. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

12. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

13. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
Loveville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

14. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3462410, -76.5660629

15. Joy Chapel Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3381004, -76.5457993

16. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
Oakley, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

17. Old Saint Josephs Cemetery
Morganza, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.6932983

18. Saint Josephs Parish Cemetery
Morganza, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3767014, -76.6971970

19. Galilee United Methodist Cemetery
Oakville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3918991, -76.6650009

20. Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2818604, -76.4950638

21. Summerseat Cemetery
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3979300, -76.6634000

22. Holy Face Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2406006, -76.5096970

23. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2724686, -76.4940033

24. Sotterley Planation Grounds
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3835106, -76.5462799