Thomas P. Morgan

Thomas P. Morgan (December 1, 1864 - 1928) was an American writer, editor, poet, and columnist.

Biography Morgan was born in East Lyme, Connecticut to Joseph P. Morgan. He began his career as an actor and circus clown before moving west and operating a book and stationery business in Rogers, Arkansas.

He wrote for various periodicals including Harper's Magazine, Ladies Home Journal and Puck as well as a playwright. He became nationally known for his comedic tales of country folk life employing quirky characters and vernacular dialogue. He sometimes used the pen name Tennyson J. Daft. He wrote a daily humor column for the Kansas City Star for many years. He spent his later years in Arkansas.