Morgan Morgan - First Settlement in West Virginia

First Settlement in West Virginia

Morgan arrived in what is now West Virginia in 1731. In January 1734, Morgan Morgan, among others, was appointed one of the 'Commission of the Peace.' He likely received a Patent for 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) 'n the Forks of the Rappahannock River & Westwood of Sherrando River' on 12 Dec 1734. In 1735, he 'presented unto Court his military commission and was sworn thereto'. He engineered the first road in West Virginia. The road went from Mill Creek to Winchester, Virginia and was some 12 miles (19 km) long. Morgan Morgan constructed Mill Creek Church. It was the first church of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He became a community leader serving first as Justice of the Peace and Captain of the Militia. He later acquired the title "Colonel". He opened the first Inn for Pioneer travelers. He is reported to have consulted with George Washington. Morgan Morgan was the Presiding judge when the first Frederick County Court met in Winchester in 1742. Also in 1742, he 'presented another, promoting him to the rank of Major.' He died at Bunker Hill, Berkeley County, in what is now Bunker Hill, West Virginia and was buried in the Morgan Chapel Graveyard.