Obituary

Name: Morgan Lewis
Date born: October-16-1754
Died: April-7-1844
location of death: New York City
Gender: male
Race: White
Relatives: Francis Lewis (father), Elizabeth Annelsley (mother), Gertrude Livingston (wife), Margaret Lewis (daughter)
Occupation: Politition, General
Party Affiliation: Democrat-Republican

General Morgan Lewis graduated from Prinston at the age of 29 years old studying in law. Soon after his graduation in 1774 he volunteered the United States army. By 1776 he ascended to the rank of major, he assisted General Hartio Gates. When he himself became a general he commanded the New York militia in the Battle of Stone Arabia. During 1812 President James Madison offered him the post of secretary of war which he declined in exchange for the rank of quartermaster General of the United States army. In 1813 he was promoted to Major-General. He served on the Niagara battle front, and captured fort George as well as command at Sackets Harbor. He died April 7, 1754 Leaving his Wife Gertrude and daughter Margaret.

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