William G. Morgan
(1870-1942)

Inventor of volleyball – William G. Morgan was born in Lockport (City in Niagara County, New York, United States) on January 23rd, 1870 and died in Lockport (City in Niagara County, New York, United States) on December 27th, 1942 at the age of 72. Today William G. Morgan would be 154 years old.

Age

how old was William G. Morgan when he died?

William G. Morgan died in 1942 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 23rd, 1870 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Lockport City in Niagara County, New York, United States
Death Date	December 27th, 1942 (Sunday)
Death place	Lockport City in Niagara County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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William G. Morgan

Birthday

When was William G. Morgan born?

William G. Morgan was born on January 23rd, 1870.

Death

When did William G. Morgan die?

William G. Morgan died on December 27th, 1942 at the age of 72 in Lockport (City in Niagara County, New York, United States). Today William G. Morgan would be 154 years old.