Who was Margaret Morrison?

Margaret Morrison (1896–1977) was born in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Hyslop Morrison 1896–1977

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1896 · Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 4 Oct 1977 · Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Father Samuel Morrison

Mother Mary Fraser Hyslop

Siblings Andrew Morrison, Elizabeth Mcclure Morrison, Euphemia Morrison, Helen Hyslop Morrison, Jane Hyslop Morrison, Joseph Hyslop Morrison, Mary S Morrison, Samuel Hyslop Morrison

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Morrison

Mary Fraser Hyslop

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1896, Margaret Hyslop Morrison entered the world in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to samuel morrison and mary fraser hyslop. Margaret Hyslop Morrison passed away in 1977 in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

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1896

Birth of Margaret Hyslop Morrison in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1977

Death of Margaret Hyslop Morrison in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Morrison

This ancestor line traces from Clarkston, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1854) to Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1896) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Morrison (1896–1977) was born in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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