George W. Morgan died at his home on East Main street, Mapleton, at
10 o'clock Monday night, April 15, 1912, of uraemia. Mr. Morgan had been
in failing health for two years past and his condition growing worse last
fall. He secured a leave of absence from his duties as quarry foreman for
the Juniata White Sand company and expected to visit a couple months among
friends in the hope that he might be benefitted. He paid a short visit
to friends at Altoona, but feeling no better he returned home and remained
indoors all winter. A few weeks ago he was taken to a Philadelphia hospital
for treatment but was soon sent home, his case being pronounced incurable.
George W. Morgan was born at Huntingdon Furnace, this county,
February 7, 1861 and was aged 51 years, 2 months and 8 days. He was the
son of William and Sarah Morgan. His father died when he was quite young
and after becoming of school age George attended the Soldiers Orphan Schools
at McAlisterville and Loysville, and afterwards was sent to Cassville where
he continued his studies.
He grew to manhood in Mapleton and the remainder of his life
was spent here. He was a fine scholar and always help responsibe (sic)
positions. He preferred outside employment and for many years served in
the capacity of foreman at the several quarries about town, for the past
five years being quarry foreman for the Juniata White Sand company.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Miller of Union township January
7, 1886. Mrs. Morgan died December 21, 1904. There survives one daughter,
Miss Olive, at home. Mr. Morgan is also survived by one brother, William
H. Morgan, of Cannonsburg, and one sister Mrs. C.C. Chamberlain, of Washington,
Pa.
Deceased was a member of Mapleton Lodge No. 468, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows and of Washington [ ] No 59, Patriotic Sons of America.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, services to be held at
the home at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. M. Piper. Interment will be made
in I.O.O.F. Cemetary.