Morrisons of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Samuel and James Morrison, brothers, settled originally in Drumore Township, about 1717 or 1718. The emigrated from the North of Ireland. Each of them took up considerable tracts of land. Samuel lived with his brother and his family, and died leaving no heirs.

James Morrison had two sons, named James and Daniel, both of whom were prominent men in their day. James Morrison, Jr. was a captain in the militia, and served for a time as a soldier of the Revolution. He was a member of the Legislature in the years 1791-93 and 1795. His son, Daniel, was also a member of the Legislature in the years 1818 and 1819. Samuel served in the Legislature in the years 1822 and 1824; and George Morrison in the years 1845-46. George was born in 1789, and died in 1860. George Morrison was an extensive cattle and sheep grazier, and an influential man in the community.

SOURCE: A BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA: Being a History of Early Settlers and Eminent Men of the County; as also Much Other Unpublished Historical Information

By Alex Harris