Morgan Family Papers 1821-1893

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Morgan Family Papers 1821-1893

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Ann Arbor, Michigan family. Ledger, of Elijah W. Morgan, attorney and businessman, compiled in the 1840's containing his comments and evaluations of business and professional abilities of early businessmen of Washtenaw County, Michigan; correspondence, autobiography, and other miscellaneous business papers and deeds; also correspondence, drawings, and writings of his wife Lucy Stow Morgan, including letter describing life and customs in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1831; and other papers of Elijah's parents, including autobiographies of Elisha Morgan and Polly Babcock Morgan.

1 linear ft., 1 oversize folder, and 1 oversize volume

eng,

Bentley Historical Library

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Morgan, Elisha.

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Morgan, Elijah William, b. 1805.

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Born in Watertown, New York, May 15, 1805, son of Rev. Elisha Morgan of Black River Baptist Association. Entered Lowville Academy at the age of 17, assistant teacher until 1827. Studied law with Charles Doyan who hired him to take charge of his business while Doyan was State Senator. In 1929 he emigrated to Ann Arbor and worked in the law office of Gideon Wilcoxen. Admitted to the bar in 1836 and held many school village and city offices. First Presbyterian of Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Rail...

Morgan, Polly Babcock.

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Morgan Family

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Elijah W. Morgan was born in Watertown, New York, on May 15, 1805. In his youth, he worked with his father Elisha repairing agricultural implements. At the age of 17, he entered Lowville Academy in Lewis County, New York, where he studied and where he for a time was a teacher. He later studied law in the office of Charles Dayan, and it was here that he heard many accounts of the "prairie country" and the prospects facing those who would settle in the Michigan territory. In 1829, Mor...

Morgan, Lucy Stow.

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Kingsley, James, 1797-1878.

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Lawyer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From the description of James Kingsley papers, 1836-1841. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421213 ...