Obituary of MORGAN, JOHN HARRELSTON  1928 Oconee, SC
Keowee Courier, May 30, 1928
   John Harrelston Morgan, of Newry, died at his home there on Thursday  last 
at the age of 74 years, his death following a long illness. His wife, who was 
before marriage Miss Mary Morgan, preceded him to the grave only a few months. 
Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 3 
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. H. Tannery, assisted by Revs. W. A. Leroy and 
Warren Harbin.  Mr. Morgan was born on the Morgan home place, one mile above 
Newry, on Oct. 7th, 1953. He often roamed those hills in successful pursuit of 
deer and turkey. He spent practically his whole life in the county.  He was the 
eldest son of the late Mattison and Elizabeth Hunnicutt Morgan.  His ancestors 
among the pioneer settlers of this county.  He leaves three brothers, Harrison 
and Joseph Morgan, of Newry, and Alonzo Morgan, of Seneca; two sisters, Mrs. 
Geo. Watson, Seneca and Mrs. Will Huscamp, Cashiers N. C.; three sons, Eugene 
Morgan, of Newry; Oldridge and Elmer Morgan, of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Ollie Stone, Marion, N. C., and Miss Selma Morgan, of Newry. He made his 
home with the latter.  Mr. Morgan was a member of the Baptist Church and was 
known as an upright citizen.
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