3. In 1958, he wrote a statement that appeared in the New York Times to explain his participation in Castro's revolution, "Why I Am Here". William was the son of William Morgan Sir and Elizabeth Winter. William Morgan (died 1649) was a Welsh lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1649. Agnes was born on August 3 1795, in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. A young A.G. Spalding & Bros. equipment designer and master marine cloth tailor, Dale Callaghan, developed and produced the first prototype volleyball. Morgan was born in 1545 at T Mawr Wybrnant, in the parish of Penmachno, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales (there is some doubt about the exact year of his birth, his memorial in Cambridge, for example, gives 1541). An advertisement in the summer of 1826 reveals that the book was going to be available for a dollar a copy and that the release was expected within the year. William Morgan, coroner, 1501, father or John of Newport, died 1541, father of William, 1541-1559. [7] Morgan then had to think of a game in which everyone would have an equal amount of participation but also had similar objectives to basketball. Hans Jorien Morgan, named from his mother's great-grandfather. 9. Historic Mysteries provides captivating articles on archaeology, history, and unexplained mysteries. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "In 1895, William Morgan Invents Mintonette", "Volleyball Information: History, Facts & Volleyball Rules", "February 9th: William G. Morgan Invents a Game Called Mintonette that is Better Known Today as Volleyball", "Invention and History of Volleyball by William Morgan", "VOLLEYBALL HISTORY- Page 1 of 2 | Court & Field Dimension Diagrams in 3D, History, Rules", "Volleyball Court Dimensions | Court & Field Dimension Diagrams in 3D, History, Rules", "The History Of Volleyball. John, father of Gwenllian, married David Goch ap David, 4. Jevan. By the late Rev. The William Morgan Mystery. It is this Elizabeth and William who many have written had 10 children including the three brothers James, Miles and John who sailed from Bristol to Boston in January 1636. Invention and History of Volleyball. 7. Little is known of his early days, but it is known that he married Lucinda Pendleton from Richmond in 1819. Elenor, married William Morgan. 11. Agatha Christies Disappearance: Amnesia, Suicide, or Despair? From: 3. I have also began social media outreach for a local historical research group. __________________________________. Morgan died in 1649 and was buried in the Priory Church, Brecon. William George Morgan (January 23, 1870 December 27, 1942) was the inventor of volleyball, originally called "Mintonette", a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport. [19] In 1825, Morgan received the Royal Arch degree at Le Roy's Western Star Chapter Number 33, having declared under oath that he had previously received the six degrees that preceded it. Morgan originally called his new game of Volleyball, Mintonette. Constance, married William. 10. There are no contemporary records that corroborate this, however. 1633 (with 1,600), Elizabeth (d. 28 June 1638), da. Catherine, died 29 July 1724, aet. She married Henry Williams. Sir Morgan died 1332, when Angharad was aged 32. [11], Olga Mara Rodrguez Farinas was tried with him in absentia. ThoughtCo, Aug. 26, 2020, thoughtco.com/invention-and-history-of-volleyball-william-morgan-1992597. Christy, married Madoc ap Jevan of Gelligaer. Philip, whence MORGAN OF LANGSTONE. After an investigation into William Morgans disappearance, the evidence pointed squarely at the Masons. 1612 Samuel Morgan b: 1613 in LLandaff Co., Glamorgan, Wales Miles Morgan b: APR 1616 in LLandaff Co., Glamorgan, Wales. 8. Established by the William G. Morgan Foundation in 1995 during the centennial year of volleyball, the trophy is named in honor of William Morgan. 6. 1564) This has resulted in two direct lines of descendants from Thomas Morgan (Abt. MILES MORGAN, sheriff 1574 ; will dated June. This was the title of William Morgans critical book of the Freemasons that depicted their secret ceremonies in detail. Brother of Thomas Morgan and Blanch Morgan. Blanch, married Edward Lewis of Van ; settlement 1585. 2. This is perhaps in character for the man. [1] He was born in Lockport, New York, U.S. [2] Morgan also revised Salesburys translation of the New Testament. In preparation for his big debut, Morgan created 2 teams of 5 men, who would help in demonstrating Mintonette in front of the conference delegates in the East Gymnasium at Springfield College. This new ball that had been made for Morgan's sport was the perfect finishing touch to the basics of the sport. Another book "Bluegrass Pioneers -- A Chronicle of the Hunt and Morgan Families", 1996 by Charles P. Stanton states "The Morgan clan marked its beginning in America with the emigration of three sons of William Morgan of Llanfabon and Divern, Wales, and Bristol England, where he became a merchant. However this was the only charge that they could be convicted on as there was no evidence to suggest that Morgan was dead. J Dodson, On Annuities and Survivorships. David Morgan, whence a BRANCH. William Morgan invented volleyball in 1895 at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) where he served as Director of Physical Education. Morgan was the son of Llewellyn Morgan of Ystradfellte. [11], On October 16, 1960, Castro ordered Morgan's arrest due to counter-revolutionary activities. 2. Issue: 1. 1607 in LLandaff Co., Glamorgan, Wales or Bristol England Watkin Morgan b: ABT. X. LLEWELYN ap MORGAN of Tredegar and St. Clear, living 1387, married Jenet daughter and heir of David-vychan ap David of Rhydodyn, 1384-87. His first clerical benefice was the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, which he gained in 1572; in 1575 he moved to Welshpool, and then became vicar of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in 1578, where he made his Bible translation. Benjamin Bathurst: Disappearance of a British Envoy, Missing 411: Disappearances in the Wilderness, http://www.skirret.com/papers/william_morgan_mystery.html, https://www.britannica.com/event/Anti-Masonic-Movement#ref281872, https://www.history.com/news/freemason-secrets-revealed, http://projects.leadr.msu.edu/uniontodisunion/exhibits/show/freemasons-and-the-murder-of-w/the-disappearance-of-william-m, http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2009/12/william-morgan-revenge-of-freemasons.html. This edition is still known as William Morgan's translation, and it is this rather than the previous edition which became the standard Welsh Bible until the 20th century and continues to be used to this day. [10] An American named Jack Lee Evans, who was in Cuba at the time of the explosion with Morgan, left for Miami a few days after the incident. Margaret, married Traherne ap Meyric of Merthyr. Elizabeth, married Sir Trevor Williams of LIangibby; settlement 20 Oct. 1640 ; she died 1674. William was born about 1610 in Tredegar, Monmouth, Wales, Wal. Morgan also declared at this point that he had received the previous six degrees leading up to the honor, a necessary prerequisite, but there are no records to support the truth of these statements. There have been many articles and books written dating from the 19th century depicting Morgan as a degenerate in society. I have had numerous experiences in presenting my research to a variety of audiences from academic, public and children. 3. 7. He was born in Lockport, New York, U.S. William's uncle Richard Price had been an adviser to the Society from 1768. Henry was born about 1580. [6], Morgan's birthplace T Mawr Wybrnant is preserved by the National Trust as a historic house museum. Joan, married Miles Mathew of Llandaff. [28] On September 11, 1826, Morgan was arrested for supposed nonpayment of a loan and allegedly stealing a shirt and a tie;[29] according to the laws of the time he could be held in debtors' prison until restitution was made, which would have made it more difficult to publish his book. [48] In 1832, the Anti-Masonic Party fielded William Wirt as its presidential candidate and Amos Ellmaker as his running mate, and they received Vermont's seven electoral votes. 7. In 1961, he was arrested by the Cuban government and, after a military trial, executed by firing squad in the presence of Fidel and Ral Castro. Catherine, married William Herbert of Coldbrook. Elizabeth of Tredegar remains unproven as the mother of the three Morgan brothers in America. He presented his new, creative idea to Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick (director of the professional physical education training school) and the rest of the YMCA Directors of Physical Education. Thomas, whence MORGAN OF LLANGATTOG. William's first son, also called William Morgan (1791-1818), entered Equitable Life but died at the age of 28. She was found guilty of co-conspiracy and sentenced to 30 years in prison. XVII. The ball was also the perfect weight for Morgan's sport. [31] While the jailer was away, a group of men convinced his wife to release Morgan;[32] they walked to a waiting carriage, which arrived two days later at Fort Niagara. Like Naismith, Morgan pursued a career in Physical Education at the YMCA. Phil Dalhausser blocks a shott against Sean Scott during the mens volleyball finals at the AVP Crocs San Francisco Open on August 16, 2009 at Pier 32 in San Francisco, California. 1591. 3. [16] Morgan was promised one-fourth of the profits, and the financial backers of the ventureMiller, John Davids (Morgan's landlord), and Russel Dyerentered into a $500,000 penal bond with Morgan to guarantee its publication. The Otomi: Mesoamericas Forgotten Civilization? The book "History of Morgan Family" calls him a "merchant in Dderw [Thurrow] of Landaff" and a descendant of another Morgan line [other than that of Elizabeth]. Where Volleyball Started", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_G._Morgan&oldid=1143972014. Jenkyn, 1454. The three children given here from this marriage remain unproven as such. [44] New York governor DeWitt Clinton, also a Mason, offered a $1,000 reward for information about Morgan's whereabouts, but it was never claimed. Some claim that the freemasons killed him for being anti-freemason whilst they claim that they had nothing to do with him. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. MILES MORGAN b: @ 1616 in Llandaff, Glamorganshire, Wales. Interesting history topics are just a click away. She afterwards married Henry Jones of the Inner Temple. At this point Morgan disappears from the historical record and does not surface again until his move to Little York in Ontario, Canada, where he opened a brewery. v. 9.1.0, written by Darrin Lythgoe 2001-2023 William Morgan b. Killer Good Looks? M. Temple 1616, called 1623. m. Whilst the third investigation claimed the body was of Timothy Monroe, a man who was also missing at the time. The court records of Genesee County and the files of the Batavia Advocate, kept in the Recorders office contain the history of the events that caused the erection of this monument. Edward, 1586, married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Thomas of Bertholley. [34], In October 1827, a badly decomposed body washed up on the shores of Lake Ontario. [58], In his novel The Craft: Freemasons, Secret Agents, and William Morgan (2010), the author Thomas Talbot presents a fictional version of the William Morgan kidnapping. Issue by the 1st : 1. His son William was High Sheriff in 1655. XIII. It was while at this church that he made his historic translations.[11]. Abel Morgan, born 1755 in New Jersey; died Bef. All rights reserved. Available at: https://www.history.com/news/freemason-secrets-revealed, Union to Disunion. William died before 1660 at age unknown. 73, s. p. __________________________________. Thomas, 1659. [53] She continued to live with George Harris. JOHN MORGAN of Newport, 1545. married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Edward Stradling. 5. William Morgan's basis for the new game ofVolleyball. ROWLAND MORGAN of Machen, 1517-77, married Blanch, daughter of John Thomas of Llanarth. Elizabeth, died single. [25] Miller is said to have received the entered apprentice degree (the first degree of Freemasonry), but had been stopped from advancement by the objection of Batavia lodge members. [2] In February 1649 information was laid against him that he had supported the Royalist cause in the Civil War, raising money and arms for the king and sitting in the King's parliament in Oxford. 3. Philip, whence LEWIS OF ST. PIERRE. 2022. citizenship. 1. William Morgan (died 1649) was a Welsh lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1649.Morgan was the son of Llewellyn Morgan of Ystradfellte. XVII. 2. [56][57], Sacred to the memory of Wm. 1564) This has resulted in 2. direct lines of descendants from Thomas Morgan (Abt. One Man Exposed the Secrets of the Freemasons. XVI. 1603). William Morgan. ? [32], There are conflicting accounts of what happened next. [7] He worked as a bricklayer and stone cutter and later used his savings to open a store in Richmond. Anne Petronella, married Colonel Robert Bundless. 6. The Freemasons however maintain their innocence, referring to this as A Lie In Granite. Rowland. Daniel was born on August 28 1787, in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland. The Masons are a secret society which still prefers to keep its secrets. (I tried recently and hit four.) Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 02 September 2020), memorial page for William Morgan Sr. (6 Jan 1766-30 Oct 1850), Find A Grave: Memorial #117768649 unknown burial thought to be in Meriwether County, Georgia. XV. W Morgan, On the method of determining from the real probabilities of life the value of a contingent reversion in which three lives are involved in the survivorship, W Morgan, A Review of Dr. Price's writings on the subject of the Finances of the Kingdom, to which are added the three plans communicated by him to Mr. Pitt in. As Castro began to reveal his socialist leanings, Morgan became disenchanted with the revolutionary government, as did other members of the SFNE, who wanted Cuba to restore elections. Issue: 1. William Morgan (1545 10 September 1604) was a Welsh Bishop of Llandaff and of St Asaph, and the translator of the first version of the whole Bible into Welsh from Greek and Hebrew. [4] She was released after 10 years. Earlier William Morgan had been arrested for stealing a shirt and tie in Canandaigua in New York, which may offer an indication of the dire straights that Morgan found himself in. d. bet. was the then popular and similar German game of Faustball and a few other sports including: tennis (the net), basketball, baseball and handball. heir, married Henry Chambre of Court Morgan. [4] It ran a presidential candidate in 1832 but was nearly defunct by 1835. A Net Inceptions project. Was this down-and-out just another nobody who lived and died in obscurity? IX. When the petitions to set up the chapters in Batavia were presented to the Freemasons Grand Chapter, William Morgans name was removed, and he was not allowed access to the Batavia chapter. Margaret, married 1st John Kemeys, 2d William Edmunds. He was called to the bar. Morgan was released from prison soon after when the bail was posted. [1][a] As his father was a tenant of the Gwydir estate, he was probably educated at Gwydir Castle, near Llanrwst, along with the children of the Wynn family. ThoughtCo. In 1995, The Morgan Trophy Award was created. [19][20] Morgan then attempted unsuccessfully to help establish or visit lodges and chapters in Batavia, but he was denied participation by members who disapproved of his character and even questioned his claims to Masonic membership. Morgan. In December of 1895,[11] William Morgan presented his new sport to the world. Ann. They had : 1. There were reports of him being seen since in exotic places across the world like the Cayman Islands and the Ottoman Empire, but nothing was ever confirmed. XIV. [3], The allegations surrounding Morgan's disappearance and presumed death sparked a public outcry and inspired Thurlow Weed and others to harness the discontent by founding the new Anti-Masonic Party in opposition to President Andrew Jackson's Democrats. For example, it is a rather natural assumption to loosely reason something like this: The Morgan brothers sailed from Bristol. Therefore the ancestral line of the Morgans in the United States ends with James, John and Miles Morgan of Groton Massachusetts, or certainly no farther then to one William Morgan of unknown origin who resided in Bristol, England. Little is known of his early days, but it is known that he married Lucinda Pendleton from Richmond in 1819. He had two children. Trevor, 1680, s. p. 8. [22] Morgan finally announced that he was going to publish an expos titled Illustrations of Masonry,[23] critical of the Freemasons and revealing their secret degree ceremonies in detail. XIV. Name: William Morgan Date of birth: 1750 Date of death: 1833 Spouse: Susannah Morgan (ne Woodhouse) Child: Sarah Morgan Child: Susannah Morgan Child: Cadogan Morgan Child: John Morgan Child: William Morgan Child: Arthur Morgan Parent: Sarah Morgan (ne Price) Parent: William Morgan Gender: Male Occupation: actuary and scientist 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Alexander_Morgan&oldid=1149216890, 20th-century executions of American people, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2012, Pages using infobox military person with embed, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, American (revoked in 1959, posthumously restored in 2009), Commander of the Second National Front of the Escambray, This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 21:16. The literary Welsh thus established was subsequently taught to the Welsh public for more than 200 years; Parry and Davies revision of Morgans Bible remained in use in Wales into the 20th century. Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] Husband of Sarah (Grigsby) Morgan married [date unknown] [location unknown] Descendants. He is said to have been skilled with firearms and was rumored to have been a Central Intelligence Agency operative, though there are no public records or witness interviews to support the claim. Thomas. Some were imprisoned for up to 28 months, but none were convicted of murder. [3] Later Alfred S. Halstead watched it being played and renamed it "Volleyball". Other items found included a ring with the inscribed initials "W. M." The box contained a crumpled paper; its few legible words seemed to suggest that the remains might have been Morgan's. John. "An Old Tragedy Revived; Erection Of A Memorial To Morgan, Who Divulged The Secrets Of Masonry", The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, "Captain William M. Morgan of Batavia New York", William Morgan's Bones; A Skeleton Found in a Quarry in Genesee County, Freemasons: A History and Exploration of the World's Oldest Secret Society, "One Man Exposed the Secrets of the Freemasons. Ivor Hael, whence MORGAN OF GWERN-Y-CLEPPA. All we really know about this man is that he was born about 500 years after Bleddri, but where his line veered off from the one listed above is unknown. Maud, married John ap Rosser.