Historedia
Person

Eli Bruce

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1826–1827

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Eli Bruce, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Morgan disappears at Batavia, New York

    1826–1827

    Role: Sheriff of Niagara County

    1. Post-1826 · Batavia, New YorkLegal Consequences

      Eli Bruce, a Mason and sheriff, was convicted of conspiracy for his role in kidnapping Morgan and served 28 months in prison.

    2. Post-1826 · Batavia, New YorkPublic Outcry

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

    3. September 11-14, 1826 · Batavia, New YorkArrest and Release

      Morgan was arrested on September 11, 1826, for alleged debt and theft, then released by men who transported him to Fort Niagara.

    4. October 1827 · Lake OntarioBody Found in Lake Ontario

      A badly decomposed body washed up on the shores of Lake Ontario in October 1827, potentially linked to Morgan's disappearance.

Sources

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