Thomas P. Morgan (December 1, 1864 - 1928) was an American writer,
editor, poet, and columnist for various periodicals including Harper's
Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Puck as well as a playwright. He
became nationally known for his comedic tales of country folk life
employing quirky characters and vernacular dialogue. He began his
career as an actor and circus clown before moving west and operating a
book and stationery business in Rogers, Arkansas. He spent his later
years in Arkansas. He was friendly with Will Rogers and his wife
Betty. He sometimes used the pen name Tennyson J. Daft.Morgan was born
in East Lyme, Connecticut to Joseph P. Morgan. He moved to Rogers,
Arkansas in 1890.Morgan also wrote plays but is better known for his
humorous short stories.He wrote a daily humor column for the Kansas
City Star for many years.
editor, poet, and columnist for various periodicals including Harper's
Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Puck as well as a playwright. He
became nationally known for his comedic tales of country folk life
employing quirky characters and vernacular dialogue. He began his
career as an actor and circus clown before moving west and operating a
book and stationery business in Rogers, Arkansas. He spent his later
years in Arkansas. He was friendly with Will Rogers and his wife
Betty. He sometimes used the pen name Tennyson J. Daft.Morgan was born
in East Lyme, Connecticut to Joseph P. Morgan. He moved to Rogers,
Arkansas in 1890.Morgan also wrote plays but is better known for his
humorous short stories.He wrote a daily humor column for the Kansas
City Star for many years.
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