Daniel Morgan
General Daniel Morgan was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey in 1736. He was known as a legendary brawler and drinker in county full of brawlers and drinkers. He moved to Virginia at 19, a civilian wagoner during the French and Indiana War serving on the Virginia frontier under General Edward Braddock. Eventually joining the Army, he was a lieutenant
As a Federalist, he served one term in the U. House of Representatives in 1797-1799. in the defense against Pontiac's Conspiracy in 1763-1764. Abigail helped Morgan deal with his physical and mental problems. He died in 1802, a revered hero of the Revolutionary generation. In 1763 he married Abigail Curry, and the two set up housekeeping and had two daughters. He served under Benedict Arnold at Quebec, was forced to surrender and later exchanged as a prisoner. At 6'2" tall and weighing 210 pounds, he was considered a giant for his day. He became a Brigadier General in his command of troops in the southern department in North Carolina. In my opinion I don't think there was ever a better field commander. Promoted to Colonel, he served under General Horatio Gates, helping defeat British General Johnnie Burgoyne at Saratoga, an important American victory. By the time the Revolutionary War broke out, Morgan received a commission as Captain of Virginia riflemen. These men were excellent sharpshooters and they were later known as Morgan's Riflemen. By that time, Daniel Morgan had reached full maturity.
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