Who was Peter Morgan?

Peter Morgan (1711–1786) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Peter Morgan 1711–1786

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1711 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Died 13 Aug 1786 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Rev Joseph Morgan

Mother Sarah Emmons

Siblings Abraham Morgan, Anne Morgan, Bethia Morgan, Dorothy Morgan, Elizabeth Morgan, Hannah Rose Morgan, John Morgan, Joseph Morgan, Mary Morgan, Nathaniel Morgan, Prudence Morgan, Richard Morgan, Sarah Morgan

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev Joseph Morgan

Sarah Emmons

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Children

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Biography

In 1711, Peter Morgan entered the world in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to rev joseph morgan and sarah emmons. Peter Morgan passed away in 1786 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Peter Morgan in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

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1786

Death of Peter Morgan in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Morgan

This ancestor line traces from Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England (1490) to New London, New London, Connecticut, United States (1711) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Morgan (1711–1786) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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