John Hayden Morgan (November 7, 1933 – June 7, 2017) was an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives.[1]

John Hayden Morgan
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
1971–1976
Personal details
Born(1933-11-07)November 7, 1933
Wichita Falls, Texas
DiedJune 7, 2017(2017-06-07) (aged 83)
Nevada, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Jennie B. George
(m. 1953)
Children3 (2 sons, 1 daughter)
Occupationgrain and livestock farmer, Army officer

Career

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He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1970. He was educated at Wichita Falls, Texas, elementary schools, the New Mexico Military Institute, and the West Texas State University. Morgan served in the U.S. Army between 1955 and 1957.[2] In 1961, when the Berlin Wall was built, he was recalled to active service and was promoted from first lieutenant to captain. He moved to Nevada, Missouri, in 1965.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Morgan". Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ James C. Kirkpatrick. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. p. 163.
  3. ^ "John Hayden Morgan obituary". Retrieved 2024-10-25.