Who was Edward Morgan?

Edward Morgan (1787–1870) was born in Mountfield, Sussex, England and died in Washington, Oregon, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Morgan 1787–1870

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1787 · Mountfield, Sussex, England

Died 1 Sep 1870 · Washington, Oregon, United States

Father William Morgan Jr

Mother Temperance Avery (1725–1801)

Siblings Christopher Morgan, Israel Morgan Capt, Jacob Morgan, Mary Morgan, Prudence Morgan, Rebecca T Morgan, Simeon Morgan, Temperance Morgan, William Avery Morgan, William Morgan

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Morgan Jr

Temperance Avery

1725–1801

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Children

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Biography

In 1787, Edward Morgan entered the world in Mountfield, Sussex, England, born to william morgan jr and temperance avery. Edward Morgan passed away in 1870 in Washington, Oregon, United States.

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1787

Birth of Edward Morgan in Mountfield, Sussex, England

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1870

Death of Edward Morgan in Washington, Oregon, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Morgan

This ancestor line traces from Llandaff, Glamorgan, , Wales (1582) to Mountfield, Sussex, England (1787) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Morgan (1787–1870) was born in Mountfield, Sussex, England and died in Washington, Oregon, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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