City: Nashville
MORGAN, Henry William, dentist; born Davidson County, Tenn., October 25, 1853; son of William Henry and Sarah A. (Noel) MORGAN; father’s occupation, dentist and educator; paternal grandparents Joseph Underwood and Mary (Adams) MORGAN, maternal grandparents Garnett L. and Caroline (Rouse) NOEL; educated in public schools of Nashville; graduated from High School in June, 1873; received degree M.D. from Medical Department Vanderbilt University and University of Nashville February 25, 1875; D.D.S. Philadelphia Dental College, February 25, 1876; began his career as clerk for Nashville (Tenn.) Life Insurance Company 1873-4; married Matilda EVANS, November 3, 1880; member Knights of Pythias (P.G.C., S.R.), Royal Arcanum (P.G.R., S.R.), Masons, 32d degree; member Watauga Club, Old Oak and Round Table (Literary); independent in politics; member of Southern Methodist Church; engaged in the practice of dentistry in Nashville, thirty-five years in same office; since 1879 has been lecturing in Department of Dentistry Vanderbilt University on Operative Dentistry, and since 1887 has filled the chair teaching that branch; ex-President Tennessee Dental Association, ex-President Institute Dental Pedagogy, ex-President National Association Dental Faculties, ex-Treasurer National Dental Association.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
