William Morgan
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1890
Preceded byRichard Richardson
Succeeded byWilliam Andrew Charlton
ConstituencyNorfolk South
Personal details
Born(1848-12-08)December 8, 1848
Stirling, Hastings County, Canada West
DiedJanuary 18, 1903(1903-01-18) (aged 54)
Political partyConservative
OccupationBusinessman

William Morgan (December 8, 1848 January 18, 1903) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1890 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Stirling, Hastings County, Canada West in 1848, the son of John Dwyer Morgan who came to Upper Canada from Wales. He entered business as a merchant in Walsingham Centre, moving for a while to Port Rowan before returning. In 1882, he began manufacturing paints. Morgan served as reeve for Walsingham Township. He also commanded a militia battalion and was a member of the local Freemason lodge. Morgan was an agent for a telegraph company and served as postmaster.


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