Author Archives: John A. Morrison

About John A. Morrison

Born 11-21-1934 in Stephenville, Texas Married to Sue Ellen Davis in 1956 Three children, seven grandchildren Resident Lee's Summit, Missouri 25 years work on genealogy

John Andrew Morrison II – 2x Great Grandson of T1cg

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Tony Dawson Morrison – Great Grandson of T1cg

Tony Morrison was the youngest child and fifth son of John Andrew Morrison I and Grace Jory Morrison. Tony was born March 4, 1909, in Hood County, Texas. He grew up working on his father’s farm and attended the Tolar … Continue reading

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John Andrew Morrison I – Grandson of T1cg

The first John Andrew Morrison was probably born in Gordon County, Georgia; he was the eldest child of Z. C. and Mattie Boyd Morrison. John grew up as a farmer’s son, but he was fascinated by the railroad. Shortly after … Continue reading

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Zelotes Columbus Morrison – Son of T1cg

Zelotes Columbus Morrison, known as Columbus when he lived in Georgia, and Z. C. after he moved to Texas in 1896, was the sixth and only son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Wilson) Morrison who lived to marry and have children. … Continue reading

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Andrew P Morrison – T1cg

Andrew Morrison was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, on May 10, 1813. He was the tenth child and seventh son of John and Mary Morrison. He inherited 100 acres from his father, to be his after his mother’s death. … Continue reading

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John Morrison – T1c

John Morrison is believed to be the third son of William, Sen, and Mary Morrison of Burke County, North Carolina. John was born, according to family tradition, on October 7, 1764; the place of birth was probably Rowan County, North … Continue reading

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William Morrison – T1

William Morrison, Sen, and his wife Mary (maiden name unknown), were the founders of the Morrison family of Burke County, North Carolina. William was probably born in Pennsylvania in the early 1730’s. The couple married (again, probably) shortly after 1750. … Continue reading

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Dennis Morrison Ancestry – Recent Developements

Reference: Reports in Morrison-Q entitled “Ancestry of Dennis Morrison”, dated October 1, 2010, authored by John A. Morrison and James J. Morrison – Ancestor of Dennis Morrison, dated August 18, 2009 (posted October 1, 2010), and authored by John A. Morrison  … Continue reading

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The Family of James Morrison of Burke County, NC

On April 12, 1790, a relatively young man named James Morrison must have been near death. On that date, he signed his last will and testament. By the time the first United States census was taken in Burke County, North … Continue reading

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Resources – Ulster Scots migration to America

Some resources available about the Ulster Scots in Ireland and how they came to America and then spread from the middle colonies – mainly to the south. With comments by John Morrison – Q7. Carolina Cradle: Settlement of the Northwest … Continue reading

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