Author Archives: John A. Morrison

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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →