This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1882-1912.
Mr. William Morgan, born in Morgan Hollow, Pulaski Co., MO, died near Waynesville and on Morgan Hollow, Pulaski Co., January 29th 1884 aged 47 ys. Singing, prayer and remarks at his residence by J.J. Watts Jan'y 31st 1884=Buried by the Free Masons
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* Editor note: Probably buried in Morgan Cemetery
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