JOHN E. MORGAN

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         General farming and stock-raising have characterized the efforts of John E. Morgan throughout his entire connection with business interests, and the success which he has attained indicates clearly the business ability he has displayed in this direction. One of the Iowa’s native sons, his birth occurred in Louisa county on the 24th of August, 1875, a son of John M. and Ann J. (Lewis) Morgan, both of whom were born in Wales. They came to America in 1844 and still survive, making their home in Columbus City. In their family were four sons, as follows: Louis, a resident of Missouri; Abia of South Dakota; John E., of this review; and Thomas, now deceased.

         John E. Morgan spent the period of his boyhood and youth in his parents’ home, attending the country schools in the acquirement of his education and receiving thorough practical training in the work of the fields under his father’s direction. Upon attaining his majority he wisely chose the occupation to which he had been reared, and since that time has continuously engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1905 he purchased the farm which he now owns, consisting of ninety-two acres on section 2, Columbus City township, to the development and cultivation of which he has since devoted his attention. This is an excellent property, many of the modern improvements found upon it being due to the spirit of progress and enterprise of Mr. Morgan. He engages in general farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of raising and feeding hogs, and the good quality of his stock is recognized throughout the township.

         In 1896 Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Davis, who was born in Louisa county on the 24th of May, 1872, one of a family of six children born unto D. D. and Jane (Jones) Davis. The parents, natives of Wales, came to this country in 1850, first locating in New York, where they maintained their home until 1869, when they came west. The mother passed away in this county in 1895, but the father still survives and makes his home on . . .

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. . . his farm in Columbus City township. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have been born three children, as follows: Mildred Jane, born February 18, 1898; Wendel D., born June 22, 1900; and Donald E., born August 6, 1905.

         Mr. Morgan and his wife are members of the Congregational church, in the work of which they are helpfully interested, and in politics he votes with the republican party. He is now serving as school director and is a public-spirited citizen, whose influence is ever on the side of advancement along material, political, intellectual and moral lines. Having passed his entire life within the borders of Louisa county, Mr. Morgan has become widely known, enjoying the esteem and regard of a circle of friends which is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance.