Grave of John Morgan, Rooty Hill

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DescriptionThe grave of John Morgan, who died on 14 October 1893 is located within the grounds of the former Baptist Pioneer Memorial Church, Rooty Hill. The church closed about 1913. It was later acquired by the Presbyterian community and reopened on 10 January 1925. The church is now known as Hope at the Hill Presbyterian Church.
The church was built of bricks made and donated by John Morgan. These bricks were made at his home "Mt Lincoln" located at Horsley Road, Eastern Creek.
Inscription of his grave reads:
“In affectionate remembrance of my dear husband John Morgan, Native of Bath, England. Died Oct 14th, 1893, Aged 67 years. The memory of the just shall be blessed”.
Provided in the recollection of Mrs McPhee to Mount Druitt Historical Society written by Margaret Lovely.Photo size9 x 11 cmDateMay 1982Collationcol.DonorMount Druitt Historical Society IncReference no.020080Subjects121 Rooty Hill Road South, Rooty HillEdith McPheeGravestonesHeadstonesHope at the Hill Presbyterian Church, Rooty HillJohn MorganPioneer Memorial Church, Rooty HillPresbyterian Church, Rooty Hill

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Grave of John Morgan, Rooty Hill