Joseph Richard Morgan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1868 - Brandy City, Sierra, California, United States
Christening:
Death: 13 Oct 1951 - Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States ( at age 82)
Burial: 17 Oct 1951 - Crown Hill Cemetery, Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Cause of Death:
Spouses and Children
1. *Edith Abbie BondFind A Grave ID: 39955438
Marriage: 22 Jun 1908 - , Wayne , Indiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993
NameJoseph R. Morgan
GenderMale
Marriage Date22 Jun 1908
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana
FatherLott E. Morgan
MotherSelenia Majery Jackson
SpouseEdith Bond
Gender Female
FHL Film Number1839231
Reference IDPg 468
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
NameJoseph Richard Morgan
GenderMale
Race White
Age40 Birth Date26 Nov 1868
Birth Place Brandy City, Siena, California
FatherLott E Morgan
MotherSelenia Majery Jackson
Event TypeMarriage Registration (Marriage)
Marriage Date22 Jun 1908
Marriage PlaceIndiana, United States
Residence PlaceIndianapolis, Indiana
SpouseEdith Bond
GenderFemale
RaceWhite
Age26 Birth Date20 May 1882
Residence PlaceGreensfork
FatherAbner D Bond
MotherMary Ellen Scott
Page468
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012
NameJoseph Richard Morgan
GenderMale
Race White
Marriage Age39
Birth Date26 Nov 1868
Birth Place Brandy City, Siena, California
Residence PlaceIndianapolis, Indiana
Father Lott E Morgan
Mother Selenia Majery Jackson
Marriage License Date22 Jun 1908
Marriage Date24 Jun 1908
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana, USA
Spouse Edith Bond
GenderFemale
Race White
Marriage Age26
Residence PlaceGreensfork
Birth Date20 May 1882
OfficiatorA B Philputt
Per Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana 6/24/1908
STATE LEGISLATOR TAKES A BRIDE
J. R. Morgan of lndianapolis, Weds Greensfork Girl.
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Bond, south of Greensfork today took place the wedding of J. R. Morgan and Miss Edith Bond. Mr. Morgan is a well known Indianapolis attorney. He has been a member of the state legislature from Marion county and is prominently identified with the leading politicians of the capital city. Miss Bond is well known in this city, where she has visiited frequently. Miss Clara Myrick and other local friends attended the wedding. The ceremony was performed amid a floral bower out of doors.
Per Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana 6/26/1908
The marriage of Miss Edith A. Bond, daughter of Abner D. Bond. to Mr. Joseph R. Morgan, of Indianapolis, occurred Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the beautiful home of the bride's father, one mile south of Greensfork. Previous to the service a program of bridal music was played by an orchestra. followed by a solo by Miss Louise Millikan of New Castle. While the Lohengrin wedding march was being played the bride and her father proceeded to the yard and were met at the front of the house by the bridegroom, and the Rev. Mr. Philputt of the Central Christlan church of lndianapolis. The ring ceremony was used. The bride wore a gown of white silk batiste and point lace over white taffeta and carried a large bouquet of cream roses, tied with white chiffon ribbon.
After the ceremony a two course luncheon was served to the guests by a cateress. The front parlor was effectively embellished with cream roses, while in the back parlor and dining room pink roses were used in profusion. From the doorway into the dining room was suspended a large white wedding bell. Among the out-of-town guests were: Miss Louise Millikan, Mr. Roy Peed, Mrs. Peed of New Castle, Mrs. W. S. Kaufman, Miss Marie Kaufman, Miss Reba
Stutson, Miss Alva Mustard, Miss Foster, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harris of this city, with several from Hagerstown, Cambridge City and Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan left for a wedding journey of several weeks. The "at home" announcement is for after September first. The bride's going away gown was of old rose rajah silk. Mrs. Morgan is a popular young woman of this county. Mr. Morgan is an attorney at Indianapolis and is well known in polical circles, having served as representative of Marion county for two years.
Children:
1. Joseph Richard Morgan
2. Abner Bond Morgan
3. Marjorie Morgan {Find A Grave ID: 132970262}
Notes
General:
Per 1910 US Census 4/15/1910 1136 N. New Jersey St., Center twshp, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Joseph R. Morgan is the 41 year old white male head of household, born in California, his father in Wales, his mother in Indiana. He works of his own account as attorney at law in his general practice, and he owns his home free of mortgage. His wife, Edith B. Morgan, is 27 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents. It is the 1st marriage for both and they don't have any children. Living with them is Joseph's brother, 43 year old Louis J. Morgan, single, born in California, his father in Wales, his mother in Indiana. Louis also works of his own account as attorney at law in general practice.
Per 1930 US Census 4/12/1930 Clay township, Wayne, Indiana
Joseph R. Morgan is the 62 year old white male head of household, who owns his farm home valued at $5000 and a radio set. He was born in California, his father in Ohio, his mother in Indiana. He works as a lawyer. His wife is 47 year old Edith B. Morgan, born in Indiana, as were her parents. Age at 1st marriage was 40 for Joseph and 26 for Edith. They have 2 children, both born in Indiana, 17 year old Abner B. Morgan and 17 year old Marjorie Morgan, both attending school.
Per The Indianapolis News Indianapolis, Indiana 10/15/1951
[photo] Joseph R. Morgan Former State Legislator, Dies
Funeral services for Joseph R. Morgan, 82, retired Indianapolis attorney and former member of the General Assembly, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Howard & Son Mortuary, Cambridge City. He died Saturday night in an Indianapolis nursing home.
A former resident of 430 Massachusetts, Mr. Morgan had been ill three years. Born at Brandy City. Cal, he was brought to Indianapolis at the age of three, following the death of his father, Lott E. Morgan.
A graduate of Butler and Yale Universities, Mr. Morgan practiced law with his brother, Lewis Morgan, and retired in 1943 after 33 years active practice. He served as Indiana legislator in the 1901 and 1903 sessions of the General Assembly, was at one time deputy Marion County prosecutor and was Marion County attorney for the old Indiana Union Traction Co.
Past president of the Yale University Alumni Association, Mr. Morgan presented his law books to the Yale Law School when he retired. In 1941 he received the 50-year-plaque and pin of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity from the Butler University Chapter. He was a member of the Central Christian Church.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Edith Bond Morgan; a son. Abner Bond Morgan, Greensfork: a daughter. Mrs. Marjorie Morgan Golay, Cambridge City, and one grandson.
Per Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana 10/16/1951
Joseph R. Morgan
GREENSFORK.\emdash Funeral services for Joseph R. Morgan, former state legislator, will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Howard & Son funeral home, Cambridge City, with burial in Crown Hill cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Mr. Morgan, a retired Greensfork and Indianapolis attorney, had been deputy Marion County prosecutor and was past president of the Yale University Alumni association. A graduate of Butler and Yale universities, he practiced law with his brother, Lewis Morgan, under the firm name of Morgan and Morgan. After being active in the business for 53 years, he retired in 1945.
Mr. Morgan served during the 1901 and 1903 terms of the Indiana General assembly. His widow, the former Edith Bond, lives in Greensfork.