- Morrisons: A Compilation of Genealogical Data From VA, W.VA, KY & Other States by Theron V. & Louise H. Morrison; Cape Coral, FL; filmed by the Cape Coral Bank [2 microfilm: #093351 & #093352]
- #0933541 (Morrison, A-George)
- Andrew Morrison
born: 1733
died: 7 Mar 1777 (Conflict: Supposedly killed in Battle of Brandywine on 11 Sep 1777) (Emigrated from Isle of Lewis to Belfast, Ireland, then to, Rockbridge County, Virginia, and finally, to Greenbrier County, VA)
Children:
- Andrew: born 23 Oct 1754; died 15 Oct 1845; married Elizabeth Taylor in 1776 at Winchester, VA
- Thomas:
- Michael:
- John:
Andrew served in Captain Chilton's Co., Colonel Thomas Marshall's 3rd VA Regiment in the Revolutionary War.
- Andrew Morrison (Book I; pp. .511; 330) (NOTE: this is OUR Morrison line; Their death date of 1851 was the date of the will probate, not actual death)
born: PA
died: 1851 in VA
wife: Nancy (Carruthers) Morrison
Heirs:
- William Cash
- Harriet
- Benjamin R
- James A
- John W
- #0933542 (Morrison, George-Z)
- Deeds:
- Harriet A. Morrison, Grantor, of Winfield, Putnam County, W.VA
James Stewart, Grantee:
21A on Kanawha River
22 Nov 1852, Book I p.521
Being 1/5 of land above Red House that belonged to Andrew Morrison & is on line with property of James Morrison
- James A. Morrison & wife, Mary Phis (formerly Mary P. Bradley) and Christopher C. Bradley, heirs of Martha McCown, deceased, of County of LeSueur, MN; 2 shares of 153A on Poplar Fork, on 1 Jun 1866; Book 4, p. 137; Winfield, Putnam, W.VA
- Gabriel, Alexander, James & Robert Morrison came to PA from Ireland in 1740. Later, they sent for brother
John Morrison, and nephew Andrew, who were still in Ireland. John, together with brothers Robert and James, and nephew, Andrew, bought land in Cabarrusco, NC in 1777.
- The History of the Morison or Morrison Family; by Leonard A. Morrison; Salt Lake City; Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah; US/CAN Film #1036281:
p. 17: The Clan MacGhille-Mhuire meaning 'Gille' or 'Servant of the Virgin Mary', from time immemorial have inhabited the extreme northern point of the Isle of Lewis; their chief for many generations have held position of 'breitheamh' or judge of the whole Isle of Lewis. Two tartans: a red Clan tartan & a green hunting tartan. The crest is: two arms, dexter & sword, in pale. Motto: Marte et Mari faventibus, "War & the Sea-faring".
- P. 19: Resided in District of Ness, near Butt of Lewis. Often made raids on Macauleys
- P. 20: Emigrated from Scotland to Ireland at time of siege of Derry in 1688, then to Nottingham, NJ in 1727. An aged Morrison in 1750 said, "Maintain the honor and integrity of your family, for the Morrisons come from the best blood of Scotland. They are descended from the Royal Family. Royalty amounts to nothing and only that man is truly Royal who makes himself so by a noble life and heroic deeds".
- P. 21: Originally spelled Morison; 2nd "R" was added circa 1800.
- P. 24: 21 Aug 1635, Robert Morrison embarked for Virginia at S. Severne, England.
- P. 25: McCleods, Macaulys, and Morrisons were the principle clans of Lewis.
- P. 30: Dun (or Castle) Eystein is a natural stronghold at the northern end, or Ness, of Lewis; in town of Cnoc Aird, to which the Morrisons were want to retire when at war. It is a flat, cliff-like island, oval in shape, 75 yards long & 50 yards broad, separated from mainland by a narrow perpendicular ravine, through which the sea flows at high water. The ravine is 30-40 feet broad and wide. The remains of a strong wall follow the edge of the cliff on the land-ward side of the island, and through this wall are said to have been squints or loopholes for observation and defense. Towards the NE corner is a Dun or castle. Many battles were fought with Macaulays & McCleods on one side and the Morrisons on the other.
- P. 67: During reign of James 1st of England, a large portion of Ireland fell to King James. To subdue the Irish he induced immigration of Scots in 1612. They were rigid Presbyterians & a bitter feud ensued between the Irish Catholics and the Scottish Protestants. In 1641 there was a massacre of Protestants & over 40,000 perished. Oliver Cromwell, in 1649, avenged and punished the Catholics bringing peace to Ireland. On accession in 1660 of Charles II to throne of England, he appointed his brother, James as Viceroy of Scotland. (James later became James II). James was a bigoted Catholic and the Scottish Presbyterians were the target of his hatred. Thousands of Scots were slaughtered and many fled to Ireland. John Morrison of Londonderry, NH, who died in 1736 was born in Scotland and was among those who fled after the siege of Londonderry, Ireland in 1688-89. Lieutenant Robert Morrison and Captain James Morrison also took part in the battle and were declared traitors by King James in 1689. They emigrated prior to 1720, helping found Londonderry, NH in 1720.
John Morrison #1 died in 1736 being around 108 years of age. He was married to Jane Steele & father to:
- James born 1675
- John Thomas
- Martha
- Samuel
- Halbert
- Hannah
- Joseph
- P. 77: John Morrison #1 and wife, Jane Steele
(question: is this wife #2?) & children:
- Samuel
- Hannah
- Mary
- Joseph (Per sale of land dated 25 Dec 1723, recorded 2 Jul 1731 in Book 8, p. 42).
- P. 81: On 19 Jan 1735 John made will. James & John were executors. He had family of 8 children listed:
- James: born ~ 1675 in Ireland; married Mary Wallace in Ireland; died 5 Mar 1756 in Londonderry, NH.
- John: born 1678 in Ireland; died 14 Jun 1776 in Petersborough, NH.
- Halbert: born in Ireland; died 6 Jun 1755, age 70 yr., in Londonderry, NH.
- Martha: born in Ireland; married Thomas Steele; died 22 Oct 1759 in Londonderry, NH.
- Samuel: born 1710 in Ireland; married Janette Allison; died 7 Jan 1802 in Londonderry, NH.
- Hannah: born ~ 1716 in Ireland; married William Clendennin; died 7 Jan 1802 in Londonderry, NH.
- Mary: born ~ 1718 in Ireland; married Andrew Jack, of Chester, NH.
- Joseph: born on passage to America circa 1720; married Mary Holmes; died in 1807 in Londonderry, NH.
- P. 82:
- James (son of John #1), married to Mary Wallace while in Ireland, where she died). Children of James & Mary:
- Halbert: born Ireland; died 1779 in Amherst, NH.
- Samuel: born Ireland in 1704; died 11 Feb 1776, in Windham, NH.
James married wife #2, Janet, (Widow of Samuel Steele of Londonderry. He died 8 Dec 1761, age 32, leaving two children:
- Thomas Steele &
- Hannah Steele
Sometime before 8 Dec 1761 James and Janet had children:
- Katreen: who married Mr. Tufts, and was in Cambridge, MA in 1774.
- John: born in Londonderry, NH on 16 Aug 1722; married Elizabeth on ______. Was in Cambridge, MA in 1776.
- Thomas: born 15 May 1724 in Londonderry, NH; married Mary on ______. She died 20 Feb 1760, age 32.
- James: born 24 Sep 1728 in Londonderry, NH; (Both James and Thomas were in Cambridge, MA in 1776).
- John Morrison #2, (Son of John #1) married Margaret Wallace in Ireland. They lived in Petersborough, NH, where she died on 18 Apr 1768, age 82; John died 14 Jun 1776, age 98. Their children were:
- Robert: He is said to have stayed in Ireland to complete studies, & while waiting for vessel to America, took sick and died.
- Thomas: born 1710 in Ireland; died 23 Nov 1797; married Mary Smith on 2 Oct 1739 in Lunenburg, MA; Mary was the daughter of Robert & Elizabeth Smith; Mary died on 29 Dec 1799, age 87.
- Ezekiel: born in Ireland; died in 1740 in Windham, NH.
- Jonathan: born in Londonderry, NH on 8 Sep 1719; died 1787 after fall from horse; married Nancy Tufts.
- Jane: born 6 Apr 1722; died 11 Nov 1791; married Samuel Mitchell
- Elizabeth: born 15 Jun 1723 in Londonderry, NH; died 15 Sep 1808; married William Smith.
- John: born 20 Sep 1726; died 27 Dec 1816; married Martha Anderson and moved to Nova Scotia.
- Margaret: born Feb 1728; died 29 Apr 1811; married Samuel Moore on 31 Dec 1751.
- Hannah: born 10 Apr 1730; died 30 Nov 1760; married Samuel Todd.
- Moses: born 7 Jun 1732; died in Hancock, NH; married Rachel Todd, daughter of Andrew Todd & sister of Samuel Todd.
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