Career
Born in Virginia, Morgan served during the War of 1812 as a lieutenant on the Constitution during her battle with the HMS Guerriere and also served aboard the Franklin. He was promoted to captain in 1831 and commanded 74-gun ship of the line North Carolina. He also served as the commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron.
Morgan died in Washington, District of Columbia in 1853.
He should not be confused with Charles Waln Morgan (1796-1861), the original owner of the whaling ship Charles West. Morgan, which is preserved by Mystic Seaport in Stonington, Connecticut. Midshipman - 1 January 1808
Lieutenant - 3 March 1813
Master Commandant - 15 April 1820
Captain - 21 February 1831.
