William Morgan

William Morgan was an American bricklayer known for his controversial disappearance in 1826, which is often linked to the Freemason fraternity. He attempted to publish a book that revealed Masonic secrets, which angered the organization. After being threatened and allegedly abducted by Masons, he vanished, leading to public outrage and the formation of the Anti-Masonic movement. This event highlighted tensions between secrecy and transparency in fraternal organizations and influenced American politics, contributing to the first third-party movement in U.S. history. Morgan's case remains a significant example of the complex relationship between secret societies and public trust.