Walter Morgan (priest)

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Walter Morgan was a Welsh Anglican priest. [1]

Morgan was educated at Jesus College, Oxford. [2] He was Archdeacon of St Davids [3] from 10 February 1731 until his death on 28 February 1732.

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References

  1. "The Gentleman's Magazine" Volume 2 p588 Sylvanus Urban: London; F. Jefferies, 1732
  2. Alumni Oxonienses 1500–1714, Mordaunt-Mytton
  3. "Historical Register Vol XVII" Green, C.H. p350:London; S.Nevill; 1732