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Title: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Tuesday 31 January 17 03:38 GMT (UK)

A headstone in the graveyard at Christ Church Delgany reads:

 In Loving Memory | of | WILLIAM MOORE MORGAN | who died 27th December 1914 | aged 39 years | son of the late | Rev. Canon MOORE MORGAN, LL.D., | of Armagh

and probate records show he lived at 1 Beach View Terrace  Greystones Co. Wicklow.

Oral family history  has it that he was murdered in Wicklow and we are trying to ascertain the truth/circumstances.

I am hoping someone might be able to shed light on the death of William (Billy) Moore Morgan, great-grandson of the Rev. Moore Moore of Dunlavin.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated by his family in Australia.

Rodney53

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Sinann on Tuesday 31 January 17 07:43 GMT (UK)

Not murdered.
His death cert
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1914/05289/4470259.pdf

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Tuesday 31 January 17 11:05 GMT (UK)

Thanks for your great work, Sinann, this is very informative.

I am stunned to see that there was a coroner's deliberation within a day of the event. Was this usual? Is there any way of seeing a copy of the coroner's deliberation?

All the best.

Rodney53

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 31 January 17 11:16 GMT (UK)

An inquest was usually convened very soon after a death. The best place to find details in in newspapers.

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Tuesday 31 January 17 11:30 GMT (UK)

Thanks, I will try the newspapers.

Your continued help is much appreciated.

Rodney53

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: bandc on Friday 03 February 17 09:08 GMT (UK)

I found a newspaper article on the inquest, on findmypast.ie, I am not sure if this link will take you to it, in a readable form, if not perhaps I could email it to you.
Margaret

http://search.findmypast.ie/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0001384%2f19141229%2f091

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Friday 03 February 17 09:44 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Margaret.

Just tried to sent a PM. Not sure it went.

If it didn't, will try again.

Cheers.

Rodney53

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Monday 13 February 17 09:56 GMT (UK)

I have find myself with a more general question which is relevant to Billy Morgan, and then a specific one.
He is buried in the cemetery at Christ Church Delgany, i.e. buried in consecrated ground. Was that allowable in 1914 Ireland for people who were judged to have died from suicide?
I have so far been unable to find a date for his burial.
Many thanks.
Rodney53

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: rathmore on Thursday 16 February 17 12:28 GMT (UK)

family search
http://www.familysearch.org

10.3.1915 (WILL)

administration estate of William Morgan formerly of 10 Crofton Avenue Kingstown county Dublin and late of 1 Beach View Terrace Greystones, County Wicklow. Secretary who died 27.12.1914 at latter place granted at Dublin to Augustus E.M. Morgan Schoolmaster effects: £2,807 5s 6d.

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: rathmore on Thursday 16 February 17 12:42 GMT (UK)

I say on the census of 1911 he was born in Armagh.

Title: Re: William Moore Morgan, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, died 1914
Post by: Rodney53 on Thursday 16 February 17 16:53 GMT (UK)

Thanks  for your help, rathmore.
I think you're right.
Much appreciated.
Cheers.
Rodney53