Christopher Anthony Morgan
Christopher Anthony Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 20 January 1866 |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch | Army |
Service years | 1861–1865 |
Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 39th Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Relations | Father: Ephraim Morgan (co-founder of the Cincinnati Gazette newspaper) |
Christopher Anthony Morgan (died January 20, 1866) was a book publisher, literary club co-founder, and an American soldier who served as colonel of the 39th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, beginning in 1861.[1] The military installation at Fort Morgan (Colorado), the city of Fort Morgan, Colorado, and Morgan County, Colorado are named for him.[1] Morgan served as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General John Pope.[2] Morgan died from inhalation of leaking coal gas, while sleeping during a visit to Pope's home on Chouteau Avenue in St. Louis.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Colonel Christopher A. Morgan". Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. Fort Morgan Times. 6 December 1889. p. 4. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ "1141 Series I Volume XLVIII-I Serial 101 - Powder River Expedition Part I". www.civilwar.com. Retrieved 14 June 2026.