Morgan

(submitted by Debbie Bork)

James Morgan (1836–1914) was born in Ireland. His wife, Eliza Harrower (1845–1928), was born on Lot 19, Con. 5 SER in Warwick Twp. She was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Williamson) Harrower. James and Eliza were married in 1863. They lived for about five years on Lot 25, Con. 5 SER, then moved across the road to Lot 25, Con. 4 SER for the remainder of their lives.

The Morgans had ten children: Robert (1866–1955), Sarah (1868–1960), Andrew (1870–1953), Jane (1872–1970), James (1874–), Eliza (1875–1967), John (1878–1929, Ida May (1880–1882), Williard (1883–1947), and Frederick (1885–1961).

The youngest son, Frederick, married Martha Atchison (1887–1964) in 1911. They farmed on the 4^th Line east in Warwick Twp. most of their lives. They had seven children. Clayton (1912–) married Mary Wilson and was a barber in Watford for fifty years. He also drove school bus for 33 years, from 1944 on. At first he owned his own bus, then he drove for Gerard Cowan and later for Garfield McNaughton. Burton (1916–) married Evelyn Lucas and farmed on the 4^th Line. Kenneth (1918–) married Marguerite Fair. He served in World War I, then after the war went into partnership with Bruce Higgins for BP Fuels. He lived on the home farm and still owns it today. Irene (1920–) married Roy Caley. LaVerne (1922–) was ordained to the Anglican Ministry in 1947. He married Ruth Mountain. Robert (1925–1925) died at birth. Doris (1931–) married Ross Fraser.

Martha Morgan was always good to people who came to her door for food. Martha loved to tell stories about the old days, especially one about the first train that came through Watford. A family member was back in the field rounding up cattle when the train came by. It terrified her and she came running up to the house, wondering what it was.

Chapter 24 of 25 - Morgan Family

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