1865
J. H. Morgan, Fairfield, Ill.
Minister - McLin Presbytery - Illinois Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1865, page 206]

MORGAN.--On January 2, 1913, the white-robed angel of death gave the call of come up higher to the pure spirit of our dear father, Rev. J. H. Morgan. He would have been eighty-five years old January 25. After a song and prayer the Grand Army of the Republic held their services at the home, after which we took him to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Industry, Ill., and his funeral was held in the presence of a full house. He is gone, but not forgotten. He can no more come to us, but thank God we can go to him. It is the sincere prayer of the writer that all of his children may follow in his footsteps and that we may some day meet him as an unbroken family in heaven.
                          MISS. Q. E. MORGAN, His Daughter.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, February 13, 1913, page 112]

A Resolution of memorial to the lives of Revs. W. L. Bankson, W. M. Murray and J. H. Morgan which was adopted, concurred and made a part of the minutes:

Whereas, The Infinite and Eternal God, our Heavenly Father, according to His purpose and will, has removed from our midst our beloved co-workers, Rev. W. L. Bankson, Rev. J. H. Morgan and Rev. W. M. Murray,
Therefore, Be it resolved, we bow our heads in strict conformity to the will of God and in this manner and form give evidence of our approval of God's dealing with the children of men,
Therefore, be it further resolved, that a page of the minutes of this Presbytery be set apart as a memorial to their eminent virtues, Christian piety, their unfaltering loyalty to God, and their service to the churches, and be it further
Resolved, That the clerk of this Presbytery be instructed to forward a copy of these resolution to the families of the deceased where in we do show forth our tender solicitude and loving sympathy in this their time of deep despair and affliction. And be it further Resolved That to-morrow at 10:30 o'clock, the Revs. Dr. J. L. Goodknight and J. M. Wyckoff shall, in behalf of this Presbytery, voice the sentiment of this Presbytery in appropriate remarks as to the character and lives of the deceased brethren.
[Source: Minutes of Lincoln-Decatur Presbytery, March 20, 1913, page 277]

The time of the memorial services to the lives of Rev. W. L. Bankson, Rev. J. H. Morgan, Rev. W. M. Murray was, on request, advanced at 10 A.M. instead of 10:30 A.M. Friday.

A Communication of Rev. J. H. Hughey relative to the lives of the deceased ministers, was read and referred to the committee on deceased ministers.

The special service in memory of the lives of Rev. Bankson, Rev. Morgan and Rev. Murray was opened with prayer and singing of Am I a Soldier of the Cross.

The address of Rev. J. M. Wyckoff was one which moved each heart with tender compassion of the lives of the deceased brethren.

The address of Dr. J. L. Goodknight brought out the force of character, depth of consecration and power of spiritual force which these men had been and as a fine emulation of their virtues asked that the mantle of these venerable men rest on some young prophet whom the Lord might call to fill the gap left by the loss of these lives.

Rev. J. M. Forbis and J. T. Coleman spoke briefly of these brethren and many happy memories were brought to our minds in these brief services.

Rev. J. H. Morgan departed this life January 2nd, 1913, at Macomb, Ill., where he had lived for some years. He was one of the grand old Fathers of the work in the state of Illinois, and especially in the Northern part of the state. As a minister he was a man filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and was wonderfully successful as a revivalist.

These three men marked a particular class of the ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Men of strong bodies, mind and force of character.
[Source: Minutes of Lincoln-Decatur Presbytery, March 21, 1913, pages 278-279]

(Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1913, page 311)

James Harvey Morgan was born in Warren County, Tennessee, January 24, 1828.

His early life was spent in farming and working in sawmills and lumber camps. We find upon examining his diary that he commenced farming with only one horse and sold his corn at 12 1/2 cents per bushel.

On November 5, 1845, he was married to Miss Amy E. Burge, who departed this life November 5, 1904.

In the winter of 1845 he made a profession of religion at a Methodist meeting in the state of Tennessee. He was licensed to preach October, 1856 in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and ordained in March, 1866. He began preaching in a circuit in the spring of 1856 in Marion County, Illinois.

In August, 1862, he volunteered as a soldier in the Civil War and September 10, 1862, was commissioned as captain in the 124th Illinois Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company K., in which he served until early in 1863, when because of failing health he returned home.

After rest and recuperation he resumed his work in the ministry. In the spring of 1872, he removed into the bounds of the Rushville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, becoming a member of same. From 1872 to 1886 he preached to one congregation, afterwards preaching for a number of years in Industry. While engaged in the ministry he continued farming, many days working in the harvest field all day and walking to his appointment at night.

Reverend Morgan was a member of the Grand Army post and also belonged to the Order of Free and Accepted Masons, of Macomb, Ill.

He died at his home at Macomb, Ill., January 2, 1913; aged eighty-five years. He leaves surviving him five daughters: Mrs. Amanda Whiting, of Industry; Mrs. Ollie Cordell, of Birmingham; Mrs. Catherine Legg, Mrs. F. M. Brown and Miss Queen Esther Morgan, all of Macomb; and two sons: William F. Morgan, of Paris, Mo., and James H. Morgan, of Helena, Montana. He also leaves one sister and two brothers.

Thus after a long life of unselfish devotion to his Master he has gone home, bearing his sheaves with him.

[Source: Our Senior Soldiers: The Biographies and Autobiographies of Eighty Cumberland Presbyterian Preachers. Compiled by The Cumberland Presbyterian Board of Publication. The Assistance of Revs. J. L. Price and W. P. Kloster is Greatfully Acknowledged. Nashville, Tenn.: The Cumberland Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1915, pages 84-85]

? Morgan
wife: ? ?

Children of ? Morgan and ? ?:

1. James Harvey Morgan
Cumberland Presbyterian Minister
born: 24 January 1828 - Warren County, Tennessee
died: 2 January 1913 - Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois
buried:
married: 5 November 1845 or 1846 - Marion County, Illinois
wife: Amy Elizabeth Burge
born:
died: 5 November 1904 -
buried:

Children of James Harvey Morgan and Amy E. Burge Morgan:

1.1. Amanda Morgan
husband: ? Whiting

1.2. Ollie Morgan
husband: ? Cordell

1.3. Catherine Morgan
husband: ? Legg

1.4. ? Morgan
husband: F. M. Brown

1.5. Queen Esther Morgan

1.6. William F. Morgan

1.7. James H. Morgan

2. ? Morgan

3. ? Morgan

4. ? Morgan

--From Rev. J. H. Morgan, of Macomb, Ill., comes the sad news that his wife passed to her reward on November 5. The aged couple had been laboring together for fifty-nine years to a day. Our sincerest sympathy is with our bereaved brother.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, November 17, 1904, page 626]