WILLIAM MORGAN, the elder son, was born in Wigtonshire, Scotland, on August 21, 1831 and there he assisted his father at farming until he became nineteen years old when he emigrated to America. The first year was spent in the state of New York then he went to Slatington and engaged in the slate business as a contractor, coming to employ upwards of forty men, and realizing a large share of success as a reward of his persevering efforts and economy. Though a very busy man, he nevertheless found time to show a proper interest in the political welfare of his community and this was appreciated by his fellow citizens for he was elected to serve as a town councilman and borough treasurer for several terms respectively and also as the chief burgess for one term, and these public offices were filled by him with the same degree of honor and fidelity as he gave to his own personal affairs. He was enlisted in the Civil War in 176th Regt., Penna. Vol., to rank as commissary sergeant from Nov. 20, 1862, and in active service in South Carolina; and was discharged at Philadelphia. Aug. 18, 1863. For some time he was actively engaged in recruiting service at Slatington. On November 2, 11862, he was married to. Margaret Marshall, a daughter of Samuel and Mary A. (Davidson) Marshall. . His wife was born Feb. 11, 1840, and she resides at Slatington. They were active members of the Presbyterian Church, which he served as deacon for a time, filling the office when he died. July 23, 1898