MORGAN, S.W. - A singularly sad accident occurred Monday when S.W. Morgan, living in the edge of Missouri, beyond Donevan, was kicked to death by a horse. His son-in-law, Straude Austin, and he were driving up a hill with loads when Mr. Morgan's team stopped, perhaps balked, and Mr. Morgan got out and undertook to urge the team forward with a whip, although Austin cautioned him about the horse kicking, and he had no sooner spoken than the horse kicked Morgan, striking him about the throat, the new shoes on the horse's feet cutting a terrible gash in the old man's neck. Mr. Austin sprang to the rescue of the old man who was kicked several times before Mr. Austin dragged him away. Mr. Morgan was taken to Hiwasse and his wound was dressed, however his injuries were such that he died Tuesday. Mr. Morgan was about 68 years of age, well known here, and a man of quite a family of grown children. The funeral occurred Wednesday. In this sad death the News-Herald and readers extend the family deep sympathy. [Gravette News-Herald - Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas - July 30, 1909]

In memory of S.W. Morgan, who died near Donevan school house, Benton Co., Arkansas. He was born in Jasper Co., Missouri, Oct. 10, 1843, married Martha Ann Pendergraft in McDonald Co., Mo. June 2, 1867. Nine children were born to them, six of them survive: Etta V. Trigmore of Texas; Charles L. Morgan, Lucinda A. Beavers, R.M. Morgan, McDonald Co., Mo.; Cordelia A. Austin, Pearl M. Gwartney of Benton Co., Ark. S.W. Morgan, father of above children, was taken from them by a fatal accident, being kicked to death by a fractious horse, leaving the family to mourn the loss of one beloved by them and respected by all who knew him. Mr. Morgan was honest, upright in his dealings, practicing the Golden rule. A Samaritan in principle, ever ready to assist those in distress, respecting christianity in all phases. A Friend. [Gravette News-Herald - Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas - August 20, 1909]
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Samuel and Martha had three children who predeceased their father. They are William Jasper Morgan who was born July 21, 1868 in Missouri and died April 3, 1906 near Paradise, Wise, Texas. William married Mary Katherine Davenport. Mary is buried in Parkdale Cemetery at Arlington, Tarrant, Texas. Samuel and Martha's daughter, Nancy Ellen Morgan was born May 18, 1870 in Missouri. Nancy died March 10, 1886 in Missouri. Samuel and Martha's son, John Wesley Morgan was born October 7, 1887 in Missouri and died June 25, 1889 in Missouri.
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Samuel Watson Morgan served in Company C 15th Reg't MO Vol. Cav. commanded by Green C. Stotts from 1864-1865. His brother, William also served in the same company during this same time.
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