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James Morrison 1726–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 October 1726

Birth Location: Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 30 October 1804

Death Location: Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Morrison

Mother: Janet Hall

Spouse(s): Jennett Johnston

Children(s): Elizabeth Morrison, James Morrison, Samuel Morrison

In 1726, James Morrison entered the world in Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to William Henry Morrison And Janet Hall. In 1790, James Morrison resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. James Morrison married Jennett Johnston, and had children including Elizabeth Morrison, James M Morrison, Samuel Morrison. James Morrison passed away in 1804 in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1726, James Morrison entered the world in Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to William Henry Morrison And Janet Hall.
  • In 1790, James Morrison resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Morrison married Jennett Johnston, and had children including Elizabeth Morrison, James M Morrison, Samuel Morrison.
  • James Morrison passed away in 1804 in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Morrison
1704–1771
Birth Location: Ireland
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Janet Hall
1705–1767
Birth Location: Southend Parish,South Campbeltown,,Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Jennett Johnston
1735–1810
Birth Location: Campbeltown, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
JJ

Children(s)

Elizabeth Morrison
1770–1837
Birth Location: Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
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James Morrison
1777–1824
Birth Location: Caldwell, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Samuel Morrison
1779–1872
Birth Location: –
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James Morrison's Ancestors

Self
James Morrison
1726–1804
Birth Place: Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
William Henry Morrison
1704–1771
Ireland
Janet Hall
1705–1767
Southend Parish,South Campbeltown,,Scotland
Grandparents
John Morrison
1675–1756
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
James Hall
1685–
Eden, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Jean Anderson
1694–1778
Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Morison
1642–1736
Jenat Hall
1664–1684
James Anderson
1658–
Janet Wright
1664–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir (Moresoun)
1596–1632
Jonet Sharpe
1601–1680
John Anderson
1611–1684
Barbara Gilhagie
1618–1680
Janet Glasgow
1636–

James Morrison's Descendants

1.
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James Morrison (30 October 1726–30 October 1804) m. Jennett Johnston (1735–4 February 1810)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Morrison 1770–1837 m. David Russel 1767–1834
    1. 1. James (Semianes) Russell 1788–1842 m. Margaret Russell 1785–1857
      1. 1. David (Green) Russle 1819–1895 m. Cynthia Russell 1819–1896
        1. 1. Frances (E) Woods 1854–1940 m. William (Andrew Wilkerson) Woods 1852–1910
        2. 2. J. (M.) Russell 1849–1924
        3. 3. Janan (P) Russel 1845–
        4. 4. Margaret Russel 1847–
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Corzine 1806–1878
    3. 3. Elizabeth Holbrooks 1784–1845 m. Samuel Holbrooks 1797–1845
    4. 4. Jenny Corzine 1793–1855
    5. 5. David (Morrison Russell) Jr 1803–1852
    6. 6. Habakuk (Russell) (Cartaret) 1793–
    7. 7. John (Russell) (Cartaret) 1800–
    8. 8. Nevill (Russell) (Cartaret) 1793–
    9. 9. Rebecca (Russell) (Cartaret) 1805–
  2. 2. James (M.) Morrison 1777–1824
  3. 3. Samuel Morrison 1779–1872

James Morrison's Timeline

5 Records

1726
30 October 1726
Birth of James Morrison in Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1728
7 Apr 1728
Age 2
James Morrison was baptized in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 64
James Morrison resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 74
James Morrison resided here in Cabarrus, North Carolina
Cabarrus, North Carolina
1804
30 October 1804
Age 78
Death of James Morrison in Rocky River, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
Rocky River, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 October 1726
    Event Place: Campbeltown, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1728
    Event Place: Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
    Record Source: Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms, West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; West Dunbartonshire Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 372; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 29; Page: 676; Image: 240; Family History Library Film: 337905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1804
    Event Place: Rocky River, Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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