Post by Daniel Morgan on Jul 20, 2014 2:07:08 GMT
Name: Daniel Morgan
Age: 39
Patriot, Loyalist, Neutral/Undecided, Hessian, French, N. American: Patriot
Physical Appearance: Daniel Morgan is a tall man, broad and strong from years of physical work in the frontiers. His age has not of yet caught up to him and he has long been known as a brawler and man of the common folk. He has eyes that have been described as stormy grey and a furrowed brow to match. A scar from a bullet wound during the French and Indian war mars his left cheek, and his back is riddled with scars from the lash of a British punishment.
Strengths: A master of marksmanship, guerrilla warfare, and loyalty, Morgan also has a strong affection for his men when they prove their loyalty to him and the cause of liberty.
Weaknesses: An avid drinker, Morgan has been known to begin (and end) a few bar fights in his day, he also bears a strong hatred to the British Army and it can cloud his judgement when it comes to battle.
Background: Born on July 6, 1736, Daniel Morgan was the son of James and Eleanor Morgan. Though believed to have been born in Hunterdon County, NJ, Morgan may have arrived in Bucks County, PA where his father worked as an ironmaster. Enduring a harsh childhood, he left home around 1753 after a bitter argument with his father. Crossing into Pennsylvania, Morgan initially worked around Carlisle before moving south to Charles Town, VA. An avid drinker and fighter, he was employed in various trades in the Shenandoah Valley before beginning a career as a teamster.
With the beginning of the French & Indian War, Morgan found employment as a teamster for the British Army. In 1755, he took part in Major General Edward Braddock's ill-fated campaign against Fort Duquesne which ended in a stunning defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela. Also part of the expedition were two of his future commanders in Lieutenant Colonel George Washington and Captain Horatio Gates. Remaining in army service, Morgan encountered difficulty the following year when taking supplies to Fort Chiswell. Having irritated a British lieutenant, Morgan was made irate when the officer struck him with the flat of his sword. In response, Morgan knocked the lieutenant out with one punch. Court-martialed, Morgan was sentenced to 500 lashes. Enduring the punishment, he developed a hatred for the British Army. Morgan was badly injured during a Native American ambush near Hanging Rock. Struck in the neck, the bullet knocked out several teeth before exiting his left cheek.
With the outbreak of the American Revolution after the Battles of Lexington & Concord, the Continental Congress called for the formation of ten rifle companies to aid in the Siege of Boston. In response, Virginia formed two companies and command of one was given to Morgan. Quickly recruiting 96 men, he departed Winchester with his troops on July 14, 1775, arriving in the American lines on August 6.
Age: 39
Patriot, Loyalist, Neutral/Undecided, Hessian, French, N. American: Patriot
Physical Appearance: Daniel Morgan is a tall man, broad and strong from years of physical work in the frontiers. His age has not of yet caught up to him and he has long been known as a brawler and man of the common folk. He has eyes that have been described as stormy grey and a furrowed brow to match. A scar from a bullet wound during the French and Indian war mars his left cheek, and his back is riddled with scars from the lash of a British punishment.
Strengths: A master of marksmanship, guerrilla warfare, and loyalty, Morgan also has a strong affection for his men when they prove their loyalty to him and the cause of liberty.
Weaknesses: An avid drinker, Morgan has been known to begin (and end) a few bar fights in his day, he also bears a strong hatred to the British Army and it can cloud his judgement when it comes to battle.
Background: Born on July 6, 1736, Daniel Morgan was the son of James and Eleanor Morgan. Though believed to have been born in Hunterdon County, NJ, Morgan may have arrived in Bucks County, PA where his father worked as an ironmaster. Enduring a harsh childhood, he left home around 1753 after a bitter argument with his father. Crossing into Pennsylvania, Morgan initially worked around Carlisle before moving south to Charles Town, VA. An avid drinker and fighter, he was employed in various trades in the Shenandoah Valley before beginning a career as a teamster.
With the beginning of the French & Indian War, Morgan found employment as a teamster for the British Army. In 1755, he took part in Major General Edward Braddock's ill-fated campaign against Fort Duquesne which ended in a stunning defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela. Also part of the expedition were two of his future commanders in Lieutenant Colonel George Washington and Captain Horatio Gates. Remaining in army service, Morgan encountered difficulty the following year when taking supplies to Fort Chiswell. Having irritated a British lieutenant, Morgan was made irate when the officer struck him with the flat of his sword. In response, Morgan knocked the lieutenant out with one punch. Court-martialed, Morgan was sentenced to 500 lashes. Enduring the punishment, he developed a hatred for the British Army. Morgan was badly injured during a Native American ambush near Hanging Rock. Struck in the neck, the bullet knocked out several teeth before exiting his left cheek.
With the outbreak of the American Revolution after the Battles of Lexington & Concord, the Continental Congress called for the formation of ten rifle companies to aid in the Siege of Boston. In response, Virginia formed two companies and command of one was given to Morgan. Quickly recruiting 96 men, he departed Winchester with his troops on July 14, 1775, arriving in the American lines on August 6.
