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Morgan Foods company history timeline

1899

This young entrepreneur was none other than Joseph Steely (J.S.) Morgan. It started in the year off 1899, in our small town of Austin, Indiana.

1905

In 1905, I.C. married Fern Harrod and their first child was born on April 6, 1905, a son, Ivan Harrod Morgan who became commonly known as Jack Morgan.

1907

By 1907, I.C. was heavily involved with the cannery, his goal of becoming a doctor now forgotten.

1919

In 1919 he built a beautiful mansion in the heart of Austin, and its uniqueness is still admired by travelers to the community.

1936

In 1936, The American Can set up shop on property sold to them by Jack.

1937

In 1937 Jack married a stunningly beautiful woman named Elsinore Funk from Milltown, Indiana.

1940

The rail car business expanded after a slow period in the late 1940’s, and the company’s truck fleet was constantly on the go.

1944

When the war did start in 1944, many of the company’s employees were called to serve the country.

1949

In the March 1949 issue, the National Trade Magazine published the following obituary.

1964

In 1964, Jack’s oldest son Ivan, just 25 years old took his own life at his apartment in Louisville, Kentucky in what was reported as an accidental overdose.

2002

And Don Garriott added in 2002, “I.C. knew his business, but he was willing to listen to others.

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