Biography of William Morgan 1700-1731

Paternal Family Tree: Morgan

Before 1700 [his father] John Morgan of Tredegar (age 28) and [his mother] Martha Vaughan were married.

On 08 Mar 1700 William Morgan was born to John Morgan of Tredegar (age 29) and Martha Vaughan.

In 1720 William Morgan (age 19) was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire.

On 07 Mar 1720 [his father] John Morgan of Tredegar (age 49) died. William Morgan (age 19) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.

On 15 Oct 1720 [his mother] Martha Vaughan died.

In 1722 William Morgan (age 21) was elected MP Monmouthshire.

Around 1724 William Morgan (age 23) and Rachel Cavendish (age 24) were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 2nd Duke Devonshire (age 52) and Rachel Russell Duchess Devonshire (age 49).

In 1725 William Morgan (age 24) was appointed Order of the Bath upon its revival.

On 09 Jan 1727 [his brother-in-law] Charles Cavendish (age 22) and Anne Grey were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Duke Kent (age 56) and Jemima Crew Marchioness Kent (age 52). He the son of William Cavendish 2nd Duke Devonshire (age 55) and Rachel Russell Duchess Devonshire.

On 24 Apr 1731 William Morgan (age 31) died. [his brother] Judge Thomas Morgan of Rhiwpera (age 28) inherited Tredegar House, Monmouthshire.

On 28 Jun 1780 [his former wife] Rachel Cavendish (age 80) died.

Royal Ancestors of William Morgan 1700-1731

Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis "Lion" VIII King France

Ancestors of William Morgan 1700-1731

Great x 4 Grandfather: Rowland Morgan of Machen

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Morgan

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Morgan

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Morgan of Machen

GrandFather: William Morgan 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Owen Hopton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Arthur Hopton of Witham Friary 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Echingham 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Hopton of Witham 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Hall

Great x 3 Grandmother: Rachael Hall

Great x 1 Grandmother: Rachel Hopton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Father: John Morgan of Tredegar 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

GrandMother: Blanche Morgan

William Morgan 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Mother: Martha Vaughan