OBITUARIES:Marsena Marcum Morgan, Jr., Fremont County, Iowa Copyright c) May 2001 by Terry Girardot. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material,must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legalrepresentative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ********************************************************************* Marsena Marcum Morgan, Jr. Born 08 Oct 1863 - Sangamon County, Illinois Died 17 Feb 1915 - Hamburg, Fremont, Iowa M. M. Morgan is Dead After about three years of almost helplessness, as a result of paralysis, M. M. Morgan passed away Wednesday evening. A week or so ago he suffered another stroke, and it was then realized that there remained but a number of days for his life on this earth. Buck, as he was generally known, came to this county with his parents when about ten years of age, and the balance of his life was spent in and about Hamburg and vicinity. His mother died when he was about six and one-half years old, and his father passed away some years ago. For a number of years M. M. was engaged in farming after which he moved to town, where he followed several lines of endeavor. Buck was a likable sort of fellow and had a host of warm friends. He was especially fond of his family and was thoughtful for their comfort. M. M. Morgan was born in Santmon (sic) county, Illinois, October 8, 1863 and had reached the age of 50 years, 4 months and 9 days. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, and to this union four daughters were born, one passing away in infancy. Those still living are: Nettie, Mrs. Elsie Wilson and Verva. He leaves a wife, one brother, T. E. of Berchard, (sic) Neb., and three half-sisters, Mrs. Siegle Pauley (sic) of this place, Mrs. W. E. Whistler (sic) and Mrs. Lou (sic) Sherlock of Riverton. The funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon (Friday) at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Coonradt and interment will be made in the Hamburg ceme