Quarter plate daguerreotype, stamped Bogardus, of a young
Charles Henry Morgan and his mother Surancy, photographed
in New York.
Charles was born in Cuba, New York in 1842; family moved
to Wisconsin when he was still a child. He served in the
Civil War, WI infantry, graduated law school in New York,
member of Missouri state house of representatives from
Barton County, 1873-74; U.S. Representative from Missouri,
1875-79, 1883-85, 1893-95, 1909-11 (6th District 1875-79,
12th District 1883-85, 15th District 1893-95, 1909-11);
colonel in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War.
Died in Joplin, Jasper County, Mo., January 4, 1912.
Dag is unsealed with tarnish ring and light swipes and
surface issues. Case is intact though not in great condition,
missing the top rail on the photo side.
Shipping: Boxed insured Priority