The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre (PA) Record, 14 Feb 1899, Page 5. If
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"Rev. Allen J. Morton died of complication of diseases at his late residence in
Kingston early yesterday morning. His passing away was quite a shock to his numerous
friends, for although he had been sick a few weeks, few of his immediate friends had the
least idea that the end was so near.
"Rev. Mr. Morton was a representative Welshman. He was a staunch and loyal Baptist
minister and was a thorough Welshman and well known for his liberality and generosity of
heart and head. He was born of poor parentage in the year 1836 near Llanfaelyn, County of
Montgomery, North Wales, and was educated at the Baptist College, Pontypool, South Wales,
graduating therefrom with high honors in 1860.
"His first charge was at Glasbury, Breconshire, and some now here well remember the
words of praise that he had for his old charge when he returned home from a visit to Wales
about two years ago.
"Deceased emigrated to America in the year 1863, settling at and taking charge of the
Baptist Church at Summit Hill. During his stay at the above place he organized the
Mahanoy City, Ashton, Upper Leigh and Audenried churches. In 1873 he took full charge of
the church at Upper Lehigh and removed his family there, where he remained until 1878,
when he removed to Pittsburgh, taking charge of the Chatham Street Church in that city.
"We next find him in Parisville, O.; Kingston (English); Pittston; Utica, N.Y.; and
finally the Welsh church of Edwardsville.
"Rev. Mr. Morgan was editor at one time of The Wasg, a monthly magazine published in
the interest of the Welsh Baptist connection in the United States. He was a prolific
writer and a scholar of no mean degree.
"Some years ago he published a "History of the Baptists of Pennsylvania,"
which was well received by the clergymen as well as the laymen of his denomination.
"He leaves a numerous family, his wife and seven children - two sons and five
daughters. His eldest son, Allen, is professor of mathematics and language at the Park
Institute, Pittsburgh. Two of his daughters are trained nurses and are located at New
York and Pittsburgh respectively. The others are Elizabeth, Jennie, Anna and Anselm, all
at home.
"The funeral will take place from his late residence on Thursday, Feb. 16. Services
will be held at the Kingston Presbyterian Church."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA