American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-08
ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

William Morgan and family OF Neel-
ey, returned last week from Lorenzo.
where they attended the 110th ami
versary OF the birth of his father The
Idaho Falls Register gives the follow
ing account OF the occasion;
Thomas Morgan, the oldest white
man In Idaho. probably the Oldest man
of any race. probably the oldest man In
the inter mountain west, celebrated
his 10th birthday anniversary Mt his
home in the Perry ward on Lorenzo
II. F. ID: No. 3, last Thursday. sur
tives, who had gathered to offer him
congratulations, best wishes and to
spend the day on this occasion which
is granted to 30 few.
The occasion was memorable one
and relatives, direct descendants to
the number OF l69 gathered around
the big tables where the dinner was
served.
Mr.. Morgan was the gayest OF the
lot, recognizing and calling each by
name as they came to him at the be-
ginning OF the bountiful meal and to
offer congratulations.
At the dinner were nine children,
twenty-six grandchildren. forty great
grandchildren and eleven great great
great grand children, a remarkable
gathering and they were not all there
either.
The total direct descendants living
are: Ten children. fifty-four grand
children, 100 great grand children and
twenty-one great great grand children.
II is any wonder to any one that
Idaho is what II is when such family
records are made?
Mr. Morgan was born In England In
1905, came to Utah as young man.
lived there for years, and coming to
Idaho twenty years ago. where he has
lived and Is respected and looked upon
as one of the solid substantial good
citizens of the community
lie is bright, energetic and quick
and remarked while the dancing was
going on after the dinner that 1T
was not many years ago when ! was
able to take the lead In that pasttime, y
and ! believe could yet II they
would just dance the old time dances.
His wife, who In ~ years, took par
in all of the dalIces ana was tho belle
OF the occasion, all OF the men seek,
ing an opportunity to have her for o
partner.
Mr.. Morgan stated that he remem.
bered well when his father waf
brought TO his home wounded after
the battle of Waterloo, fought 100
years ago, In 1915. Mr.. Morgan has
n wonderful memory and n wonderful
fund of historical information, and IL
most interesting and entertaining
talker.
He attributes his longevity TO the
fact that he never worried about any.
thing, always feeling sure that there
was way out" philosophy thai
many modern man not one-half his
years nor In az good health. could vel
bear In mind.
To few men Is accorded the privi
lege of living 80 long and there ar,
very few cases on record. In fact tn,
question has been disputed many timei
by medical experts that anyone within
the past few centuries has lived to b,
even 100 years old. II the facts wer,
known. but Mr.. Morgan has the rec
ords and there IL no disputiDg hii
claim.
He expects TO live for many mor'
years and see just M wonderful de
velopment In this country, where h
has made his home. within the mex
few years as he has In the past, an,
not only his family. his neighbors. bu
all wish for him n continuation OF hi
good health and strength.
| Mr.. II. r. Hunter OF this city, VIII,
was visiting in the neighborhood at tn,
time. was honorcd with an invitation
TO the occasion.
The following program was given
Opening song, 20, Ye Mountain
High"
Prayer by william Morgan.
Singing, Count Your Many Bless
iDgs."
Welcome address. Bishop Davi
Ririe.
Reading. Miss Viva Morgan.
Song. Mr.. and Mrs. James Foster.
Reading, Miss Zella Ricket.
Musical Selection, Miss Josie Nor
gan.
Song. Miss Jennie Spears.
/ Short Address, Mr.. Edward Morgan
Song. Frank Brown
Speech. Edward Lowell.
/ Song, Ira Moore.
Remarks, Bishop Howard and Be
Joseph Morgan.
Dinner was then served. there bein
present 1863.
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