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John Morgan
c 1641-1715Merchant and officialEurope · 1641Most named place: London
John Morgan was an English merchant who served as sheriff and Member of Parliament for Monmouth Boroughs. Little is known of his merchant activities. He established himself in London where he made a fortune trading with the West Indies. Afterwards Morgan came into possession of Rhiwperra Castle which he bought from his cousin, and of lordship and manor of Gwynllwg. During the following years, Morgan became active in the public life of his community serving as High Sheriff and Member of Parliament from 1701 to 1705. Since he died unmarried, his estate was inherited by his nephew and incorporated to the estate of the House of Tredegar.
