Benjamin
Franklin
Morgal
Born in Pennsylvania, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Clara Catharine (Phillippy) Morgal
— married
26 Jan 1887 in Pennsylvania, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Bertha May (Morgal) Unger
Died
at age 38
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
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Biography
Benjamin Franklin Morgal was born on 25 November 1850 in Pennsylvania, United States, son of Philip Morgal and Leah Lehr.[1]
In the 1860 census Bengamin (age 9) was in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[2]
In the 1870 census Benjamin (age 18) was in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[3]
In the 1880 census Benj (age 29), Farmer, was the married head of household in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[4]
Benjamin was in an obituary on 24 June 1889 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. He died on 21 June 1889, killed by lightning.[5]
Benjamin died on 21 June 1889 and was buried in Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[6]
B's estate passed probate on 27 July 1889 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[7]
Unknown was in the record for Bertha who married on 31 December 1901 in Shady Grove, Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[8]
Benjamin's wife Clara C Morgal died on 13 August 1947 in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.[9]
Sources
- ↑
Legacy NFS Source: Benjamin Franklin Morgal - Published information: birth: 25 November 1850; Pennsylvania, United States
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Published information: birth: 25 November 1850; Pennsylvania, United States - ↑
1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 95; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171022; FHL microfilm: 805111; Image number: 12; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01808-9
FamilySearch Record: MXPP-FSN (accessed 16 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSZ-9CS5
Bengamin Moracle (9) in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 43; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004278577; FHL microfilm: 000552844; Image number: 48; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01631-0
FamilySearch Record: MZP7-28S (accessed 16 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SH9-162
Benjamin Morgal (18) in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00037; Digital film/folder number: 005162069; FHL microfilm: 1255132; Image number: 315; Sheet number: 446; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: MWFX-S6M (accessed 16 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBV-9GFM
Benj F Morgal (29), married, Farmer, head of household in Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑
Obituary:
"U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
Public Opinion; Publication Date: 24 Jun 1889; Publication Place: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/551524284/?article=ae201b42-3ef8-43d1-acfd-0b5b8081f05e&focus=0.06328866,0.6250616,0.21532544,0.74559134&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #596855701 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Name: Benjamin Morgal; Gender: Male; Residence Place: Greencastle; Death Date: Abt 1889; Burial Place: 1 Gree hundred; Obituary Date: 24 Jun 1889; Obituary Place: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA; Newspaper Title: Public Opinion. - ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 53638280, Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: QV29-KLQX (accessed 16 February 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #53638280
Benjamin F Morgal burial (died on 21 Jun 1889) in Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Born on 25 Nov 1850. - ↑
Probate:
"Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993"
Administration Index; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8802 #890935 (accessed 16 February 2024)
B F Morgal probate on 27 Jul 1889 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. - ↑
Marriage of another person:
"Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004261754; FHL microfilm: 000323906; Record number: 32; Packet letter: H
[undefined FamilySearch] (accessed 16 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9586-9SD8 Image number 00230
Unknown in record for another person's marriage on 31 Dec 1901 in Shady Grove, Antrim Township, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑
Death of wife Clara C Morgal:
"Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970"
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 069901-072450
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5164 #457470895 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Benjamin F Morgal in death record for wife Clara C Morgal 13 Aug 1947, husband of Catherine Shank, in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: L4WK-6S1
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