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William Henry “Bish” Morgan

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William Henry “Bish” Morgan

Birth
Indiana, USA
Death
27 Nov 1961 (aged 82)
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Bolton, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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W. H. Morgan, 82, Dies on Sunday in California

W. H. (Bish) Morgan, 82, died Sunday at the home of his son, Robert J. Morgan, in Long Beach, Calif. Mr. Morgan, had gone to California approximately two years ago to be near his son.

The body will be cremated. The remains will be returned here at a date yet to be determined for memorial services. Plans will be announced by the Rodrick Funeral Home.

Mr. Morgan, a long time resident of Wayside community, was born on October 28, 1879, in Indiana. He came to Montgomery County as a child and resided continually in this community until he went to the West Coast. His marriage to Etta James of Wayside took place in February, 1905. Mrs. Morgan died in April 1959.

Surviving with the son are two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Sewell, Independence, and Mrs. C. r. Jones, Stafford. Two grandchildren are also survivors.

Mr. Morgan was a birthright member of the Friends Church.
("Independence Daily Reporter," Independence, KS - 28 Nov 1961, pg 2)
W. H. Morgan, 82, Dies on Sunday in California

W. H. (Bish) Morgan, 82, died Sunday at the home of his son, Robert J. Morgan, in Long Beach, Calif. Mr. Morgan, had gone to California approximately two years ago to be near his son.

The body will be cremated. The remains will be returned here at a date yet to be determined for memorial services. Plans will be announced by the Rodrick Funeral Home.

Mr. Morgan, a long time resident of Wayside community, was born on October 28, 1879, in Indiana. He came to Montgomery County as a child and resided continually in this community until he went to the West Coast. His marriage to Etta James of Wayside took place in February, 1905. Mrs. Morgan died in April 1959.

Surviving with the son are two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Sewell, Independence, and Mrs. C. r. Jones, Stafford. Two grandchildren are also survivors.

Mr. Morgan was a birthright member of the Friends Church.
("Independence Daily Reporter," Independence, KS - 28 Nov 1961, pg 2)


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52736075/william_henry-morgan: accessed ), memorial page for William Henry “Bish” Morgan (28 Oct 1879–27 Nov 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 52736075, citing Harrisonville Cemetery, Bolton, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by KH (contributor 46835971).