Thomas P. Morgan | |
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Born | East Lyme, Connecticut, USA | December 1, 1864
Died | 1928 (aged 63–64) |
Pen name | Tennyson J. Daft |
Genre | Comedy |
Thomas P. Morgan (December 1, 1864 - 1928) [1] [2] was an American writer, editor, poet, and columnist.
Morgan was born in East Lyme, Connecticut to Joseph P. Morgan. [3] He moved to Rogers, Arkansas in 1890. [3] He began his career as an actor and circus clown before moving west and operating a book and stationery business in Rogers, Arkansas. [4]
He wrote for various periodicals including Harper's Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Puck as well as a playwright. [5] He became nationally known for his comedic tales of country folk life employing quirky characters and vernacular dialogue. [1] He was friendly with Will Rogers and his wife Betty. [6] He sometimes used the pen name Tennyson J. Daft. [1] Morgan also wrote plays but is better known for his humorous short stories. [7] [8] He wrote a daily humor column for the Kansas City Star for many years. [9] [10] He spent his later years in Arkansas. [11]
Thomas P. Morgan | |
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Born | East Lyme, Connecticut, USA | December 1, 1864
Died | 1928 (aged 63–64) |
Pen name | Tennyson J. Daft |
Genre | Comedy |
Thomas P. Morgan (December 1, 1864 - 1928) [1] [2] was an American writer, editor, poet, and columnist.
Morgan was born in East Lyme, Connecticut to Joseph P. Morgan. [3] He moved to Rogers, Arkansas in 1890. [3] He began his career as an actor and circus clown before moving west and operating a book and stationery business in Rogers, Arkansas. [4]
He wrote for various periodicals including Harper's Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Puck as well as a playwright. [5] He became nationally known for his comedic tales of country folk life employing quirky characters and vernacular dialogue. [1] He was friendly with Will Rogers and his wife Betty. [6] He sometimes used the pen name Tennyson J. Daft. [1] Morgan also wrote plays but is better known for his humorous short stories. [7] [8] He wrote a daily humor column for the Kansas City Star for many years. [9] [10] He spent his later years in Arkansas. [11]