WILLIAM P. MORGAN is a great-grandson of John Morgan, who was born in Wales, where his boyhood and youth were passed. He was there married to a young countrywoman, and some years afterward brought his family to America, locating in Allegheny county, Penn. Three children were born to these early pioneers, viz.: Hugh, Samuel and Anna. The parents continued to reside on the farm, where they first settled, until their death. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, and in political opinion Mr. Morgan was a Democrat. Hugh Morgan was born and educated in Wales, and came to America with his parents in early life. He was married to Margaret Billingsby, of West Virginia, and settled permanently in Allegheny county, Penn. They reared the following children: John, Samuel, Anna, Mary, Frank, Hannah, Webster, Hugh, James, Billingsby, Josiah and William (the two last named being deceased). The father died in 1846. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and politically he was an adherent of the Democratic party. James Morgan, son of Hugh and Margaret (Billingsby) Morgan, was born January 17, 1809, on the home place in Allegheny county, Penn., and attended the subscription schools of the vicinity during his youth. In early life he was wedded to Elizabeth, daughter of John Hindman, a native of Washington county, Penn., who bore him children as follows: Hugh, Sarah J. (Mrs. William Herriott), Samuel, Billingsby, William P., John C. and Maggie (wife of James Fife). Mr. Morgan has for threescore years been a zealous member of the Presbyterian Church. He has always followed farming and stock raising. Politically, he was formerly a Whig, and has voted the Republican ticket since the organization of that party. Mrs. Morgan passed over the silent river in 1870. William P. Morgan was born May 4, 1842, on the old place in Allegheny county, Penn., receiving his early education in the home schools. On March 7, 1867, he was united in marriage with Martha J., daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson. While yet a young man William P. Morgan began a successful mercantile career. He first opened a store at Morganza, this county, remaining there five years, then moved to Canonsburg, and since that time he has conducted a very profitable business in the latter place, his custom having increased to large proportions. He is an active member of the Republican party. In religion he is prominently identified with the U. P. Church at Canonsburg, having served for years as a member of the Session, and also as Sunday-school superintendent. Mr. Morgan is one of the influential and progressive men of his community. Two daughters have blessed his home, namely: Lizzie Luella (Mrs. Ed. McNary), and Laura (living at home).

Text taken from page 1314 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed February 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published February 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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