Morgan was born in Bilston, England, and educated at an art school in the neighboring city of Birmingham, before winning a scholarship to study at the National Art Training School.

After his education, he took up employment under John Pinches, where he worked between 1873-1875, as a die engraver.

[1] He came to the United States in 1876 and was hired as an assistant engraver at the Mint in October under William Barber.

He became the seventh Chief Engraver of the United States Mint following the death of Charles E. Barber in February 1917.

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