John Morgan (of Rhiwpera)
John Morgan (4 January 1671 – 7 March 1720) was a Welsh politician of the early 18th century.
Morgan was the youngest son of William Morgan and his wife (and cousin) Blanche. When his elder brother Thomas Morgan died without surviving children in 1700, he inherited the family's Tredegar Estate, the two middle brothers having predeceased him.[1] Morgan, a strong Whig, entered the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire in 1701, replacing his brother, and represented it until his death. He was created custos rotulorum of the county the same year, in succession to his brother.[2]
In 1715, Morgan inherited Rhiwperra Castle and the manor of Gwynllwg from his uncle, John Morgan and obtained the lord lieutenancy of the county and also of Brecknockshire.[2]
By his wife Martha Vaughan, Morgan had two sons, William Morgan, upon whom he settled the Tredegar estate, and Thomas Morgan, upon whom he settled Rhiwpera.[1] He also had a daughter, Martha, who married the 3rd Earl of Oxford.[3] He died in 1720, and was buried on 19 March 1720 at Machen.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Morgan Family History". Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- 1 2 "Dictionary of Welsh Biography Online". Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ↑ Burke, John (1833). A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire. H. Colburn and R. Bentley. p. 275. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ↑ Williams, William Retlaw (1895). The Parliamentary History of Wales. p. 127. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Morgan Sir John Williams, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire Jan 1701–1707 With: Sir John Williams, Bt 1701–14 Sir Hopton Williams, Bt 1705–07 |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of England |
Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire 1707–1720 With: Sir Hopton Williams, Bt 1707–08 The Viscount Windsor 1708–12 James Gunter 1712–13 Thomas Lewis 1713 Sir Charles Kemeys, Bt 1713–15 Thomas Lewis 1715–20 |
Succeeded by Thomas Lewis John Hanbury |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Morgan |
Custos Rotulorum of Monmouthshire 1701–1720 |
Succeeded by William Morgan |
| Preceded by The Earl of Pembroke |
Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire 1715–1720 | |