Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan
Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan (1807 – 9 June 1854), known as Hamilton Knox Grogan until 1828, was an Irish Whig, Repeal Association and Conservative politician.
Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for County Wexford | |
| In office 10 August 1847 – 26 July 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Villiers Francis Hatton James Power |
| Succeeded by | Patrick McMahon John George |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hamilton Knox Grogan 1807 |
| Died | 9 June 1854 (aged 46–47) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Repeal Association |
| Other political affiliations | Whig Conservative |
He married Sophia Maria Rowe, daughter of Ebenezer Radford Rowe, with whom he had three children: Elizabeth, Sophia and Jane Colclough Morgan (died 1872).
After unsuccessfully contesting the seat as a Conservative in 1841, Morgan was elected Repeal Association MP for County Wexford at the 1847 general election. He held the seat until 1852 when he sought election as a Whig but was defeated.
He was a member of the Reform Club. Hamilton and Sophia were largely responsible for construction of Johnstown Castle, County Wexford.
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