of David Morgan reside in this cemetery, as do the children of George P. Morgan. History Early Morgan family settlement (1720 - 1849) The property originates from land acquired by David Morgan in the 1760s. According to his son Stephen Morgan (1761 - 1849), David defeated 9 Native Americans in single combat various times, and participated in several raids on Indian villages. Along with his brother Zackquill Morgan, David served in the Virginia forces. David served during the Braddock Expedition, along with the Forbes Expedition. During the late 1700s, David was involved with a dispute between two Native Americans on his Rivesville farm. Morgan spotted two natives approaching his children, and managed to lead them away while the children fled to Prickett's Fort. The story was first covered in the United States Magazine, reported by Hugh Henry Brackenridge. David was memorialized when a monument dedicated to him was placed on the grave of one of the natives. David Morgan later served several terms as justice of the peace of Monongalia County. He later moved his family to Fairmont, and died in 1813. David's brother Zackwell served in the American Revolutionary War. He served in the battles of Saratoga. Following the war, he founded two towns, Pleasantville (now Rivesville), and Morgantown. Civil war (1820 - 1865) George P. Morgan (1820 - 1861), a farmer, miner, and inventor, began construction of his house in 1857 and it was completed between 1857 and 1860. His house was being built at the same time as 3 other relatives, Albert Morgan, Henry Morgan, and John Morgan. At the time of the American Civil war, the Morgan family considered themselves to be Confederates. George served in the war, but was caught in a skirmish at Camp Bartow, and extradited to Camp Chase, Ohio. He died at the camp in 1861. Following his death, George's wife Catherine Neeson completed the house. She lived with her 3 children, none of whom were ever married. However, they did adopt a young boy, Walter Curnutte, who lived there until his death in 1975. Restoration and NRHP listing In 1999, Jim Rote purchased the house and renovated it for 13 years. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. References Houses in Marion County, West Virginia Greek Revival houses in West Virginia Houses completed in 1860 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia