Historedia
Person

John Hunt Morgan

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Hunt Morgan, 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. John Hunt Morgan captured at Salineville, ending Morgan's Raid

    1863

    Role: Confederate Brigadier General

    1. July 26, 1863 · Salineville, OhioCapture at Salineville

      Union forces flanked and cut off Morgan near Lisbon, capturing him and his remaining cavalry at Salineville, ending the raid.

  2. John Hunt Morgan escapes from the Ohio State Penitentiary

    1863

    Role: Confederate general

    1. 1863-11-27 · Ohio Penitentiary, ColumbusEscape from the Ohio Penitentiary

      Morgan and six officers escaped by digging a tunnel from Hines' cell and climbing a wall with improvised tools.

    2. 1863-11-27 · Unspecified locationBirth and Death of Daughter

      Morgan's wife gave birth to a daughter on the day of his escape, who died shortly after.

Sources

  1. Morgan's Raid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. John Hunt Morgan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  3. Battle of Salineville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22