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Thomas M. Morgan
Thomas M. Morgan, was born October 1, 1841, in Muhlenberg County, Ky., and is the eldest of twelve children, all living, eight boys and four girls, born to William K. and Mary E. (Lovell) Morgan, natives of Muhlenberg County, Ky. William K. was the son of John Morgan, who married Jane Irvin. John Morgan was born and reared in Culpepper County, Va., was of Welsh and Irish descent; was a major in Hopkins' campaign; was a member of the legislature from Muhlenberg County, in 1805-06. The mother of our subject was the daughter of Michael Lovell, who married a Miss Ingram, of English descent; Michael was a farmer a native of Maryland; his wife was a native of Virginia.
Thomas M. was reared on a farm, and attended the common schools when not engaged in the duties incident to farm life; he lived with his parents until he became of age; was elected constable in the spring of 1862, and filled the position six years; in 1868, was elected sheriff of the county; collected the first railroad tax in the county; and served as deputy sheriff one term.
In December, 1875, he engaged in the dry goods and grocery business at Greenville, which he still follows; has duriing the time been engaged in the manufacture of tobacco. He owns two farms of 270 acres, also a residence and store in Greenville.
Mr. Morgan married February 9, 1871, Mary B. Martin of Muhlenberg County, the daughter of Capt. W.W. Martin and Mary (Lovelace) Martin, natives of Muhlenberg County, and of English and Irish descent, respectively. W.W. Martin was the son of Hutson Martin, who married Anna Lockridge, natives of Virginia and Tennessee, respectively, and of English and Irish descent. Hutson Martin was one of the first sheriffs of Muhlenberg County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were born four children: Willie E., Anna L., Columbus B. and Mary C. He and wife are Cumberland Presbyterians, and he is a member of the F. & A.M. and Golden Cross.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 914-915.
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