A&M 2312Daniel S. Morris, Newspaperman, Biographical Sketch, 1811-1886 A&M 2312Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 13:17:22 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center Daniel S. Morris, Newspaperman, Biographical Sketch Morris, Daniel S. A&M 2312 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/149 0 Linear Feet Summary: 17 pages 1811-1886 A biographical sketch of Daniel S. Morris, founder of some of Taylor County's earliest newspapers, including the BROAD-AX, the CENTRAL STANDARD, the FAMILY VISITOR, the WEEKLY-GAZETTE, the VANGUARD, and the VIRGINIA PATRIOT. Morris published his newspaper at Prunytown from 1846-1861 under the several different titles listed above. During the Civil War he served the Confederacy by editing and publishing an official newspaper in Richmond. West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center English Conditions Governing Access

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Civil War -- Confederate newspapers Taylor County - newspapers. Pruntytown, W.Va. - newspapers. Newspapers - Pruntytown, W. Va. Newspapers -- West Virginia -- Taylor County Civil War - Southern sympathizers in WV. Civil War -- Confederate sympathizers Morris, Daniel S.