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WILLIAM J. MORGANS. One of the beautiful rural abodes of Dubuque County is known as "Maplehurst." It is situated amid beautiful surroundings in Dubuque Township. The residence is a neat and comfortable house, suggesting by its interior arrangements the refined tastes of the family. The outbuildings and other improvements are equally well adapted to their varied uses. Here Mr. Morgans and his amiable wife make their home and hospitably entertain their hosts of friends who come thither.

The Morgans family is of Welsh and English descent, and the immediate progenitors of our subject were of foreign birth. His parents, William J. and Barbara (Lewis) Morgans, were horn in Wales, but came to this country in childhood. The father, who was a stone mason by trade, followed that occupation after coming to the United States. His death occurred in New Jersey in 1891, at the age of seventy-seven years. His wife died in Luzerne County, Pa., June 10, 1848.

The subject of this sketch was born in Luzerne County, Pa., February 25, 1828, and in youth learned the trade of a stone mason and stonecutter. At the age of sixteen he left home and began the struggle of life for himself. Coming directly to Dubuque, he followed his trade for some time. During the winter of 1856-57 he engaged in mining and was fortunate enough to strike a valuable lead. He continued mining until the outbreak of the Civil War, when, his sympathies aroused in behalf of the Union cause, he enlisted in the army in October 1861, becoming a member of Company E, Fifth Iowa Cavalry. He was a brave soldier, never shirking a duty but participating with his company ill the thickest of every fight.

Being honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service, Mr. Morgans returned to Dubuque and resumed his former occupation of a miner. October 26, 1865, he established domestic ties, being united in marriage with Miss Priscilla, daughter of Richard and Jane Bonson. Further mention concerning the family history is made in the sketch of Richard Bonson, presented on another page of this volume. The family is one of prominence and considerable influence, and the pleasant home occupied by Mr. Morgans is a part of the old Bonson farm, which she has inherited.

There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Morgans four children: Richard B., William C., Priscilla E. and Samuel S. The children are well educated, having attended the best schools of Dubuque. After his marriage our subject lived in Dubuque and vicinity for several years, and thence moved to his present home. Though practically retired from life's active duties, he still engages in mining during the winter seasons. His private duties have been so engrossing as to preclude participation in public affairs, but notwithstanding this he takes a commendable interest in matters of local and general importance, and advocates the principles of the Republican party. With his family he attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.