LDS film # 09962913, Excerpts from History of Kentucky, Illustrated, 1885, by
Battle, Perrin, and Kniffin.  Appeared in the Central City Messenger and
Times-Argus, Central City, Kentucky, in seven installments during May, June,
and July 1959.

Thomas M. Morgan Served County As Constable, Sheriff and Deputy

THOMAS M. MORGAN was born October 1, 1841, in Muhlenberg County, KY, and is
the eldest of twelve children, all living, eight boys and four girls, born to
William K. and Mary E. (Lovell) Morgan, natives of Muhlenberg County, KY.
William K. was the son of John Morgan, who married Jane Irvin.  John Morgan
was born and reared in Culpeper County, VA, was of Welsh and Irish descent;
was a major in Hopkins' campaign; was a member of the legislature from
Muhlenberg County, in 1805-1806.  The mother of our subject was the daughter
of Michael Lovell, who married a Miss Ingram of English descent; Michael was a
farmer, a native of Maryland; his wife was a native of Virginia.  Thomas M.
was reared on a farm, and attended the common school when not engaged in the
duties incident to farm life; he became of age; was elected constable in the
spring of 1862, and filled the position six years; in 1868, was elected
sheriff of the county; collected the first railroad tax in the county; and
served as deputy sheriff one term.  In December, 1875, he engaged in the dry
goods and grocery business in Greenville, which he still follows; has during
the time been engaged in the manufacture of tobacco.  He owns two farms of 270
acres, also a residence and store in Greenville.  Mr. Morgan married February
9, 1871, Mary B. Martin of Muhlenberg County, the daughter of Capt. W. W.
Martin and Mary (Lovelace) Martin, natives of Muhlenberg County, and of
English and Irish descent, respectively.  W. W. Martin was the son of Hutson
Martin, who married Anna Lockridge, natives of Virginia and Tennessee,
respectively, and of English and Irish descent.  Hutson Martin was one of the
first sheriffs of Muhlenberg County.  To Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were born four
children: Willie E., Anna L., Columbus B. and Mary C.  He and wife are
Cumberland Presbyterians, and he is a member of the F.& A.M. and Golden Cross.

Morgan Lovell Irvin Ingram Martin Lovelace Lockridge
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Culpeper-VA MD VA TN

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