Lewis D. Morgan
On section thirty-five of Sims township, two miles south of the town of Swayzee, and on the Wabash Pike, is situated the fine country home of Lewis D. Morgan, one of the most substantial and highly respected citizens of western Grant County. Mr. Morgan has lived in this country nearly all his life, and the family are well known for the industrious character, and honorable citizenship.
Lewis D. Morgan was born in Rush County, Indiana, August 25, 1855, a son of John T. and Catherine (Phillips) Morgan. The father was born in Ohio, came to Rush County, Indiana, and afterwards settled in Sims Township of Grant County where he lived until his death. He took up land in its wild state where his son, Lewis D., now lives. He was married in Rush County, and he remained a farmer all his active career. There are twelve children in the family, of whom seven are now living, namely: Amanda, wife of Milton Woodbeck, of Andrews, Indiana; Josephine, wife of Jesse Modlin; Jane, wife of Frank Collins, of Green Township; William H. and Lewis D., who are twin brothers. Mary, wife of Isaac Eaves, of Sims Township; Nilie, wife of John Brown, of Huntington, Indiana; Electa, wife of J.E. Matchett; Jacob, of Swayzee.
Lewis D. Morgan was reared on the farm where he now lives and while growing up to manhood was a student in the district schools in his neighborhood. With a common school education he began his career as a farmer, and for more than thirty years has energetically plied that vocation.
On December 7, 1883, he married Miss Caroline Matchett, who was born in Green Township of Grant County in 1859. Her education was obtained in the common schools and she is a woman of many fine attributes of character. They have two living children. Ortha M., a graduate of the Swayzee High School and the State Normal School, has been a successful teacher and now lives at home. Clyde J., a farmer in Sims Township, married Cleta Lemons, and they have one child, Nadine Morgan.
In politics Mr. Morgan is a Republican, but has never taken an active part in party affairs, although a good citizen who gives his support to any community enterprise.
Submitted by: Gina Reasoner