The Inventive Life of Charles Hill Morgan: The Power of Improvement In Industry, Education and Civic Life

In the 1840s, Charles Hill Morgan mastered drafting tools, revolutionizing foundation and steam engine designs. His ingenious ideas and successful inventions propelled him from a modest life in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to international acclaim. Over 80 years, Morgan's journey took him from poverty to sharing tea with the Queen of England at Windsor Castle, showcasing a remarkable life of innovation and achievement.

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About the Author: Allison Chisolm
Allison Chisolm has been a freelance writer and independent public relations counselor for academic, healthcare and business clients since 1996. Her work has appeared in the Worcester Business Journal, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, WPI Journal, Clark News, Holy Cross Magazine, HealthCare Directions, Bride & Groom, The Senior Advocate and Metals Magazine. Before founding Choice Words/Chisolm & Co., she was a writer and editor for University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Harvard University, and Ogilvy Adams & Rinehart in New York and London. A Princeton University graduate, she has received awards from professional organizations, the City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools. She lives in Worcester with her husband Peter Hansen and their two children.
When Charles Hill Morgan learned how to use specialized drafting tools in the 1840s, his professional-grade compass precisely centered measurements for foundations and steam engines. His mastery of these tools led to a future of vast new possibilities. The strength of his ideas and the success of his inventions took him on a path that led from Lancaster's Factory Village in central Massachusetts to the courts of Europe. In the span of 80 years, Charles would go from living hand to mouth in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts to taking tea at Windsor Castle with the Queen of England.

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