Mary Elizabeth Morgan

Given Name
Mary Elizabeth
Surname
Morgan
Maiden Name
Pitney
Birth Date
February 16, 1813
Birth Note
Auburn, NY
Death Date
October 14, 1893
Death Note
Auburn, NY
Biographical Information
Daughter of Dr. Joseph Pitney (pioneer physician of Auburn) Married to Christopher Morgan, Congressman 1837-1841; Secretary of State for NY 1847-1851 (d. April 3, 1877) Mother of Mrs. William C. Barber, Mrs. Frances A. Benson, Mrs. C. Eugene Barber The widow of Christopher Morgan, a U.S. Congressman (1839-1843) and Mayor of Auburn (1860-62), Mrs. Morgan, nee Mary E. Pitney, had survived her spouse, whom she wed in 1832, by over 16 years. She was buried beside her husband after her death at age 80. The couple's daughter Frances is also interred here, as is Mrs. Morgan's father, Dr. Joseph Pitney.
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