Episode 2 of 4

Public Outcry

When
Post-1826
Where
Batavia, New York
Part of
William Morgan disappears at Batavia, New York

Morgan's disappearance sparked a public outcry, leading to protests against Freemasons in New York and neighboring states.

The allegations surrounding Morgan's disappearance and presumed death sparked a public outcry. Protests against Freemasons took place in New York and the neighboring states. Masonic officials disavowed the actions of the kidnappers, but all Masons were under a cloud of suspicion.

Sources

  1. William Morgan (anti-Mason) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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