Hayden Morgan

John Hayden Morgan (November 7, 1933 – June 7, 2017) was an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives.^[1]

John Hayden Morgan
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1971–1976
Personal details
Born	(1933-11-07)November 7, 1933 Wichita Falls, Texas
Died	June 7, 2017(2017-06-07) (aged 83) Nevada, Missouri
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jennie B. George ​ (m. 1953)​
Children	3 (2 sons, 1 daughter)
Occupation	grain and livestock farmer, Army officer

Career

He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1970. He was educated at Wichita Falls, Texas, elementary schools, the New Mexico Military Institute, and the West Texas State University. Morgan served in the U.S. Army between 1955 and 1957.^[2] In 1961, when the Berlin Wall was built, he was recalled to active service and was promoted from first lieutenant to captain. He moved to Nevada, Missouri, in 1965.^[3]