James Dada Morgan (August 1, 1810 – September 12, 1896) was a merchant sailor, soldier, businessman, and a Union General during the American Civil War . He commanded a division of infantry in some of the final campaigns in the Western Theater .
23-827: James Morgan may refer to: Military [ edit ] W. James Morgan (died 1866), Union Army recruiter and officer in the American Civil War James D. Morgan (1810–1896), American Civil War general in the Union Army James H. Morgan (Medal of Honor) (1840–1877), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Politics [ edit ] U.S. [ edit ] James Morgan (congressman) (1756–1822), U.S. Representative from New Jersey James B. Morgan (1833–1892), U.S. Representative from Mississippi James G. Morgan (1885–1964), Missouri state senator James H. Morgan (politician) , member of
46-674: A choral scholar and also trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama . In 2005 she was signed by Sony BMG to record her debut album, Venezia, released in 2006 as Classic FM 's "Record of the Week". Five months after the album's release, the British owned chocolatiers, Hotel Chocolat introduced a new chocolate range named for her, inspired by a description of her voice in The Times as "sounding like melted chocolate". She
69-688: A classical recitalist but also for her recordings of operatically styled crossover music . Morgan Pochin Music Productions Ltd , the company she formed with her husband James Morgan, is known for its record productions for artists such as Katherine Jenkins and Alfie Boe , as well as its arrangements for film and television scores. Born in Haverfordwest , Pochin attended the Royal Academy of Music (Junior Academy). She went on to read music at Trinity College, Cambridge as
92-870: A modern film score for British film First Night based on his opera Così fan tutte and starring Richard E. Grant and Sarah Brightman . The film soundtrack album, arranged and produced by Morgan Pochin, was released on the Sony label in October 2011. In 2012 Morgan Pochin produced the music for Dustin Hoffman 's first film as director, Quartet – starring Maggie Smith , Billy Connolly , Tom Courtenay and Michael Gambon . They also provided music for films including Operation Mincemeat , The Courier, and Ridley Scott 's Killing Jesus. They have composed and arranged music for several television shows including The Kumars at No. 42 Compositions They were commissioned by
115-724: A pork packing business. James D. Morgan stayed in the Pomroy firm for 25 years. Being active in the Quincy Grays Militia, he led a company of mounted riflemen into the Illinois Mormon War . When the Mexican–American War erupted Morgan's unit became company G of the 1st Regiment of Illinois Volunteers and joined General Zachary Taylor in northern Mexico. For his part in the Battle of Buena Vista Morgan
138-455: A son James 1833 – 1837, and two sons who survived into adulthood: James and William. Jane (Strachan) Morgan died 26 September 1851. In 1834, the Morgan family moved to Quincy, Illinois , where James D. Morgan opened a cooper shop, along with Edward Wells. In 1837 he joined the "Quincy Grays," a militia group. In 1839, he became a grocer. He also joined the C. M. Pomroy firm. C. M. Pomroy ran
161-558: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages James D. Morgan Morgan was born in Boston , Massachusetts . He served as a merchant sailor; and at one point he suffered a mutiny and spent two weeks in a lifeboat when his ship Berkley was set on fire. James Dada Morgan and Jane Strachan married 28 October 1832 in Boston, Massachusetts. This marriage produced at least three children:
184-852: The Battle of Island Number Ten and the Siege of Corinth ; and he was promoted to brigadier general of Volunteers on July 17, 1862. Morgan was transferred to the Army of the Ohio (later the Army of the Cumberland ). He commanded a brigade in George Thomas 's Center Wing, but during the Stones River Campaign the division he belonged to was left behind to guard Nashville. During the Chickamauga Campaign Morgan
207-841: The Brighton Festival to compose "The Great Enormo – a Kerfuffle in B flat for orchestra, soprano and wasps"; with words by Michael Rosen . It premiered with Michael Rosen as narrator, James Morgan as conductor, Juliette Pochin as soprano and the City of London Sinfonia . It has since been performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at the Birmingham Symphony Hall , the Southbank Centre (Imagine Festival) and it has been translated into Portuguese for performances in Porto. Their choral cantata Invictus
230-638: The 2nd Division of the XIV Corps and led this division during the Battle of Jonesborough and the March to the Sea . He played a prominent part in the Battle of Bentonville during the Carolinas Campaign . Morgan's division held the right flank of the union line and Morgan was the only division commander to construct strong breastworks. When the confederate army attacked Morgan was nearly surrounded as
253-582: The Brighton Festival, received its first live performance at Cadogan Hall in 2023. Juliette wrote her first musical cabaret show, Music, Mayhem and a Mezzo during lockdown and is now a regular performer at The Crazy Coqs , The Pheasantry and Edinburgh Fringe Festival where she was Pick of the Fringe . This music production company was founded by James Morgan and Juliette Pochin to produce recordings as well as compose original works for film and
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#1732786842480276-783: The California State Assembly 1861–1862 Jim Morgan (American politician) (born 1937), member of the West Virginia House of Delegates James McGowan Morgan (1813–1862), speaker of the Iowa Territorial House of Representatives James W. Morgan (1891–1971), mayor of Birmingham, Alabama 1953–1961 Other [ edit ] Sir James Morgan, 4th Baronet (1643–1718), Welsh baronet James Morgan (MP) (c. 1660–1717), British Member of Parliament for Weobley and Hereford James Morgan (Queensland politician) (1816–1878), Member of
299-656: The Poor Clares of Arundel, Light for the World debuted at No. 1 in the UK Classical music chart in October 2020, a position it retained for 19 weeks and reached No. 5 in the main UK Album chart. As Piano Hands, their piano duo, they released two albums for Rhino Records , (Warner Music) and can be regularly heard on Classic FM and Scala Radio. Film and TV In 2010, Morgan Pochin adapted Mozart 's music into
322-1646: The Queensland Legislative Assembly James Morgan (New South Wales politician) (1853–1933), New South Wales politician Jim Morgan (Canadian politician) (1939–2019), politician in Newfoundland Sports [ edit ] Jimmy Morgan (footballer, born 1912) (1912–1944), Scottish footballer, Hamilton Academical Jimmy Morgan (William James Morgan, 1922–1976), English footballer, Bristol Rovers Jim Morgan (Australian rules footballer) (1924–1995), Australian rules footballer Jim Morgan (bowls) (born 1933), Welsh international lawn bowler Jim Morgan (basketball) (1934–2019), American basketball player and race horse trainer Jim Morgan (rugby league) (1943–2005), Australian rugby league footballer James Morgan (bobsledder) (1948–1981), American who competed from mid 1970s to early 1980s James Morgan (American football) (born 1997), American football quarterback Other [ edit ] James Morgan (engineer) (1776–1856), British architect and engineer James N. Morgan (1918–2018), American economist and educator James Morgan (journalist) (1938–2002), BBC World Service economics correspondent James J. Morgan (born 1942), American executive and former CEO of Atari and Philip Morris USA James Morgan (actor) (born 1985), British actor James Morgan (conductor) , British conductor and composer James Morgan (set designer) , scenic artist and producing artistic director of
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368-562: The concert platform. Record Production They have produced numerous albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK charts including: Luke Evans, A Song for You which reached No. 4 in the UK album charts, three studio albums for Alfie Boe , Joe McElderry 's second studio album Classic which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and 100 Vera Lynn which peaked at No. 3 in the UK Charts. Their album with
391-419: The other union forces were falling back and he was attacked from three sides. Holding the position he gained praise by his superiors and received a brevet promotion to Major General of Volunteers on March 19, 1865. Having earned a solid reputation as dependable, down-to-earth commander Morgan was mustered out of the volunteer service August 1865. Morgan spent the rest of his life as a banker and businessman. He
414-864: Was Vice President of the First National Bank in Quincy Illinois. He was also a director in: Whitney & Holmes Organ company, Q., O., & K. C. Railroad, and the Newcomb Hotel in Quincy Illinois. He was an incorporator and president of the Quincy Gas company. He also acted as treasurer for the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, located in Quincy Illinois. James D. Morgan, widower, married Miss Harriet Evans, on 14 June 1859 in Adams county, Illinois. His second marriage
437-731: Was assigned to command the 2nd Division of the Reserve Corps, however his division was again posted to garrison duty at Nashville. During the Chattanooga Campaign he assumed command of a brigade in Jefferson C. Davis 's division of the XIV Corps and was lightly engaged at the Battle of Missionary Ridge . He led his brigade during the Atlanta Campaign . During the siege of Atlanta, Morgan assumed command of
460-666: Was commissioned by Brighton Festival Chorus and performed by the City of London Sinfonia, Brighton Festival Chorus and Youth Choir, and massed children's choirs, and premiered at Brighton Dome in 2015 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. Their choral composition Kubla Khan had its world premiere at the 2002 Brighton Festival Charity Work In conjunction with Parkinson's UK , Morgan Pochin arranged two gala fundraising concerts "Symfunny 1 & Symfunny 2 at London's Royal Albert Hall . for which they were both awarded
483-587: Was given a brevet promotion to Major. After the war ended he resumed his business in Quincy. When the Civil War began, Morgan was appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment on April 29, 1861. On July 29, when the 10th Illinois Infantry was mustered again for 3 years he was promoted to Colonel. In February 1862 he was assigned to command a brigade in the Army of the Mississippi at
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#1732786842480506-573: Was the soloist for 3 years at the televised BBC Proms in the Park from Salford . Pochin is married to the conductor and composer, James Morgan. The couple met at Cambridge University and first worked together composing for the Footlights . They went on to form Morgan Pochin Music Productions Ltd. She is a regular orchestrator and musical director for BBC Radio 2 Piano Room . Juliette's setting of Lemn Sissay 's poem, Let There Be Peace, composed for
529-556: Was without issue. James D. Morgan served as Vice President of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland. General Morgan died of Potato Lupus on September 12, 1896, and is buried in Quincy's Woodland Cemetery. James Morgan (conductor) Juliette Louise B. Pochin (born 1971) is a Welsh classically trained mezzo-soprano singer, composer/arranger, and record producer. She is known not only for her performances in operas and as
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