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George Morgan
Manuscript heading: Colonel George Morgan
- Born: February 14, 1743, Princeton, NJ
- Died: March 10, 1810, Morganza, Washington Co., PA
- Buried: Believed to be near his estate in Morganza, PA
Colonel George Morgan was a prominent merchant, Indian agent, and Revolutionary-era patriot whose later years were marked by his vigilant defense of the American republic. Born in New Jersey and active on the western frontier, Morgan served as a U.S. Indian agent to the Delaware nation and maintained close ties to political figures across the new republic. In 1806, when approached indirectly by Aaron Burr’s agents through his son Thomas, Morgan immediately warned federal authorities. His correspondence with Jefferson and Madison contributed to the exposure of Burr’s conspiracy, solidifying his place as an early guardian of American unity and law. Morgan’s estate in Washington County, Pennsylvania, became a key point of federal interest during the investigation into Burr’s treason.
As a U.S. Indian agent to the Lenape (Delaware) tribes and host to Spanish dignitaries, could he have been both a patriot and on the Spanish payroll like General Wilkinson? Inquiring minds want to know.
Source: Trip Through The Piney Woods, PDF p. 95.
Jacob J H Morris
- Born: 1789 Chester Disrict, SC
- Died: Unknown
- Buried: Unknown
Jacob J. H. Morris was in the 5th U.S. Infantry under Captain Moore May 1815. He was recorded as 26 years old 5’6 blue eyes and fair hair and complexion. He may have received a land grant for his service since he was the head of household on the Mississippi territorial census for Greene County in 1816. Morris later appeared on the Augusta (Perry County) census returns in 1820 and 1830.
Morris was an early settler of the southeastern Mississippi frontier who moved (or whose district was reorganized) into the newly created Perry County region after county lines changed around 1820.
Source: Trip Through The Piney Woods, PDF p. 97.