The following narrative was written by Phebe Morgan
for the First Families of Tennessee project:
The history of the Morgan family has been well documented in Welsh
Founders of Pennsylvania. This publication traces the lineage of the
Morgan family back many centuries. It is unclear why James and his
family chose to migrate to America. His son Cadwaller had emigrated
in 1683, from Wales because of persecution of the Quakers. James is
listed in the records of Wales as a Gentleman and a property owner.
Prior to his arrival in America he purchased 450 acres in Radnor from
the Thomas and Jones Company. During the passage, his wife Jane died
aboard ship and was buried at sea. Upon arrival, he died; records do
not indicate if he left a will; but the property in Radnor went to his
eldest son John. Records in the Library of Congress indicate there
was a Morgan bible, owned by a descendent in Maryland in 1897.
However, the whereabouts of that Bible today are unknown. His son
John married Sarah, daughter of John Evans, of Nantmell, Radnorshire
``gentleman,'' his kinsman. John's nephew Thomas (1702-1774) also
married an Evans, but no relationship has been proven.
Sources for this individual: @S329@ @S1447@ @S1448@ @S1449@
