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Revolutionary War Veteran James Morgan WI498 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jean Schaefer
 Picture Courtesy of Jean Schaefer
 Picture Courtesy of Jean Schaefer
Patriot James Morgan was born April 5, 1748 in Frederick County, Virginia. At the age of 30, Morgan enlisted in the Revolution for a three-month tour in Colonel John Evan's Virginia Regiment. He served with General McIntosh's campaign in the Ohio country. Morgan re-enlisthed in 1779, for a three-month term with a Pennsylvania Regiment. His third enlistment was again with Colonel Evans, as a scout and spy against Loyalist Indians. James Morgan was discharged in August 15, 1780.
James Morgan resided in Morganstown, Virginia until 1820, when he moved to Vermillion County, Illinois. He subsequently moved to Wauwatosa in the late 1830's. There he died at the age of 921 on March 3, 1840, and is burried in this cemetery.
Two other descendents of the American Revolution -- Lyman Wheeler and Annis Avery Hill are also buried in this cemetery. Wheeler's grandfather was a eighth-generation American who answered the call to arms in Lexinton on April 19, 1775. Annis Hill's father, Johnathan Avery, was a Minute Man and Orderly Sergeant in the Revolution.
Erected in 2005
Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution from a generous contribution from William Roodis and contributions from members of the Morgan-Kosciuszko Chapter.
Wauwatosa Cemetery 76th St. Milwaukee County Wisconsin
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