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James Morrison 1875 – 1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1875

Birth Location: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 29 May 1948

Death Location: Gillingham, Kent, England

Father: James Morrison

Mother: Mary Wallis

Spouse(s): Jane Godman

Children(s): Bertha Morrison, Francis Morrison, Emily Morrison, Mildred Morrison, Agnes Morrison, Doris Morrison, Ellen Morrison, Frederick Morrison, Blanche Morrison, Beatrice Morrison

The story of James Morrison began in 1875 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1881, James Morrison resided in 30 Manor Street, Gillingham, Kent, England. In 1891, James Morrison resided in 76 Church Path, Gillingham, Kent, England. James Morrison married Jane Beatrice Godman, and had children including Bertha Mary Morrison, Francis James Morrison, Emily Morrison, Mildred Ruth Morrison, Agnes Louisa Morrison, Doris 'Dimple' May Morrison, Ellen Morrison, Frederick Thomas Morrison, Blanche Naomi Morrison, Beatrice Jane Morrison. James Morrison passed away in 1948 in Gillingham, Kent, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Morrison began in 1875 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1881, James Morrison resided in 30 Manor Street, Gillingham, Kent, England.
  • In 1891, James Morrison resided in 76 Church Path, Gillingham, Kent, England.
  • James Morrison married Jane Beatrice Godman, and had children including Bertha Mary Morrison, Francis James Morrison, Emily Morrison, Mildred Ruth Morrison, Agnes Louisa Morrison, Doris 'Dimple' May Morrison, Ellen Morrison, Frederick Thomas Morrison, Blanche Naomi Morrison, Beatrice Jane Morrison.
  • James Morrison passed away in 1948 in Gillingham, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Morrison
1830 – 1875
Birth Location: Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Mary Wallis
1834 – 1895
Birth Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Godman
1876 – 1965
Birth Location: Grange, Gillingham, Kent, England
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Children(s)

Bertha Morrison
1896 – 1972
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Francis Morrison
1899 – 1968
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Emily Morrison
1901 – 1982
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent
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Mildred Morrison
1902 – 1975
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Agnes Morrison
1904 – 1974
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Doris Morrison
1905 – 1953
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Ellen Morrison
1906 – 1934
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Frederick Morrison
1909 – 1977
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Blanche Morrison
1912 – 1992
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, England
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Beatrice Morrison
1917 – 1975
Birth Location: Gillingham, Kent, , England
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James Morrison's Ancestors

Self
James Morrison
1875 – 1948
Birth Place: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
James Morrison
1830 – 1875
Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Mary (Ann) Wallis
1834 – 1895
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Grandparents
James Morrison
1795 – 1860
Alloa Clackmannanshire Scotland
Catherine Hunter
1798 –
Alloa, clackmananshire
Richard Wallis
1813 – 1892
Gravesend, Kent, England
Sarah Sharp
1801 – 1865
Rochester, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
James Morrison
1775 – 1860
Isabell Condie
1770 – 1877
John Hunter
Elizabeth Hunter
1771 –
Samuel Wallis
1764 – 1849
Mary Bookham
1766 – 1841
Kingsford Sharp
1763 – 1837
Elizabeth Winter
1765 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Morrison
1726 – 1772
Christian Demperstone
1738 –
John Condie
1738 – 1783
Margaret Malcom
1733 –
James Hunter
Samuel Wallace
1733 – 1797
Elizabeth Barker
1730 – 1791
John Bookham
1735 –
Ann
1735 –
Thomas Sharp
1734 – 1794
Sarah Kingsford
1733 –
Samuel Winter
1740 –
Elizabeth Moore
1740 –

James Morrison's Descendants

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James Morrison (14 Feb 1875 – 29 May 1948) m. Jane (Beatrice) Godman (16 APR 1876 – Mar 1965)
  1. 1. Bertha (Mary) Morrison (6 Sep 1896 – 14 February 1972) m. George (Samuel) Cullum (22 May 1895 – Oct 1965)
  2. 2. Francis (James) Morrison (23 Nov 1899 – 1968) m. Emily (Louise) Lawson (12 Feb 1903 – May 2000)
    1. 1. Sheila (Mary (Ellen)) Morrison (4 Feb 1936 – ) m. Adrian (D) Sibborn (Jan 1936 – )
  3. 3. Emily Morrison (2 Apr 1901 – 1982) m. George (William) Lawson (6 Oct 1900 – May 1989)
    1. 1. William (G J) Lawson (1927 – ) m. Teresa (O') Sullivan
    2. 2. Georgina (B) Lawson (Oct 1929 – ) m. Norman (Walter) Germain (14 Apr 1923 – 10 Mar 2008)
      1. 1. Lynne Germain (1958 – ) m. Richard (J) A
  4. 4. Mildred (Ruth) Morrison (20 Oct 1902 – 03 Mar 1975) m. Frank (Joseph) Jeal (5 Jan 1903 – 26 Jun 1970)
    1. 1. Kenneth (Peter Clemence) Jeal (30 Aug 1933 – 21 Oct 2007) m. Dorothy (Alice) Newbury (01 Oct 1936 – 22 Oct 2014)
      1. 1. Paul (K) Jeal (1961 – ) m. Ruth (M) Cox
      2. 2. Caroline (L) Jeal (1964 – )
      3. 3. Deborah (Ann) Jeal (1967 – ) m. Colin (E) Spiller
  5. 5. Agnes (Louisa) Morrison (8 Feb 1904 – Apr 1974) m. Alfred (Noel) Hurn (23 Dec 1904 – 24 Nov 1978)
    1. 1. Joan (Pamela) Hurn (22 Jul 1928 – 2017) m. Frederick (Alan) Fuller (1 Jun 1925 – 28 Sep 1988)
      1. 1. Susan (P) Fuller (1953 – )
      2. 2. Barry (A) Fuller (1957 – )
    2. 2. Doreen (Patricia) Hurn (26 Mar 1930 – 27 Nov 2014) m. Dennis (Walter Frank) McDonald (20 Feb 1929 – 25 Dec 2016) m. Frederick (Hugh) Archer (5 Sep 1932 – 2010)
      1. 1. Martin (James) McDonald (6 Sep 1954 – 26 Jul 2007)
    3. 3. Dennis (John Alfred) Hurn (10 July 1932 – Dec 1987) m. Pamela (G) White (4 Jul 1940 – 6 Dec 2018)
      1. 1. Jamie Hurn
    4. 4. Peter Hurn (8 Oct 1934 – Dec 1995) m. Edith (M) Denyer
      1. 1. David (P) Hurn (1957 – )
      2. 2. Colin (S) Hurn (1958 – )
      3. 3. Gary (A D) Hurn (1961 – )
      4. 4. Brian (P) Hurn (1962 – )
      5. 5. Jason (Samuel) Hurn (1966 – )
      6. 6. Jamie (Douglas) Hurn (1968 – )
    5. 5. William ((Billy)) Hurn (Jul 1936 – ) m. Susannah ((Susan)) Yeoell (27 Jul 1946 – Feb 1991)
    6. 6. Olive (Mary) Hurn (28 oct 1937 – ) m. Colin (R) Harbert (17 Aug 1941 – 27 Aug 2008)
      1. 1. Julia (K) Harbert (1963 – )
      2. 2. Jacqueline (A) Harbert (1965 – )
      3. 3. Anthony (Colin) Harbert (1970 – )
      4. 4. Sarah (Louise) Harbert (1973 – )
    7. 7. George (D) Hurn (1939 – )
    8. 8. Maurice (J) Hurn (20 Sep 1941 – )
    9. 9. Christina (Carol) Hurn (26 Dec 1943 – 18 Jan 1994) m. Thomas (E) Hughes (Apr 1942 – )
      1. 1. Maxine Hughes (1969 – )
      2. 2. Belinda (Caroline) Hughes (1971 – )
    10. 10. Brenda (A) Hurn (1945 – ) m. Richard (Ellison) Baldwin (Apr 1938 – Jun 2006)
    11. 11. Kathleen Hurn (1948 – ) m. Brian (V) Gage
  6. 6. Doris ('Dimple' May) Morrison (6 May 1905 – 14 Nov 1953) m. Albert (Edward William) Kitto (4 May 1904 – 10 February 1986)
    1. 1. Iris (Victoria) Kitto (7 FEB 1926 – 15 Jan 2006) m. Ivor (Novello (Tony)) Craig (29 Nov 1927 – 14 Sep 1986)
      1. 1. Lydia (Christine) Craig (14 Nov 1947 – 4 Aug 2013) m. Sydney (J) Munn
      2. 2. Sandra (I) Craig (1953 – 11 Apr 2018) m. Adam (Paul) Seymour (1948-1950 – ) m. Adam (P) Seymour (1948-1950 – )
        1. 1. Steven (Paul) Seymour (22 Aug 1973 – Sep 1999)
      3. 3. June Craig (1954 – )
    2. 2. Ronald (Albert) Kitto (1927-1929 – Aug 2003)
    3. 3. George (James) Kitto (Apr 1928 – ) m. Venetta (June) Price (1929 – 24 Aug 1988)
      1. 1. Denise Paula
      2. 2. John Paula
      3. 3. Sam
    4. 4. Joan (Irene Beatrice) Kitto (1 Mar 1937 – 21 Sep 2004) m. David (Ernest Walter) Ellis (Apr 1934 – 13 Apr 2007)
      1. 1. Terry (D) Ellis (1955 – )
      2. 2. Beverley (J) Ellis (1964 – ) m. Christopher (C) Warren (Jan 1950 – )
  7. 7. Ellen Morrison (Dec 1906 – 15 Sep 1934) m. Robert (Alfred) Joy (15 May 1905 – Aug 1995)
    1. 1. Janet Joy (Oct 1932 – ) m. John (W) Butt (4 Sep 1932 – )
  8. 8. Frederick (Thomas) Morrison (8 May 1909 – 26 Nov 1977) m. Emily Jeal (21 Jul 1910 – 26 November 1995)
    1. 1. Joyce (I) Morrison (Oct 1930 – ) m. William (Arthur Edward) Cox (24 Sep 1931 – Oct 2001) m. Sidney (G) Hubbard
      1. 1. Beverley ((Bev.)) Cox
      2. 2. Carol Cox
    2. 2. Fred ((Fredrick) Thomas) Morrison (Jul 1940 – ) m. Joyce (W) Medhurst (Oct 1942 – )
      1. 1. Robert (F) Morrison (1960 – )
      2. 2. Johnathan (D) Morrison (1964 – ) m. Annette (L) Billany
    3. 3. Mary (D) Morrison (Apr 1943 – ) m. David (W) Morris
    4. 4. James Morrison (1947 – 1947)
    5. 5. Nicholas Morrison (Jan 1947 – )
  9. 9. Blanche (Naomi) Morrison (5 Oct 1912 – 8 Oct 1992) m. Albert (Valentine) Basden (14 Feb 1909 – 28 Aug 1962) m. Edward (Ernest Richard) Snipp (October 1911 – 1 Feb 1988)
    1. 1. Margaret (N) Basden (24 Aug 1932 – 15 Oct 2018) m. James (Henry) Goddon (10 Aug 1927 – Feb 2004)
      1. 1. Marjorie (A) Goddon (1957 – ) m. Noel (P) Kelly
      2. 2. Sandra Goddon (Jul 1960 – ) m. Derek (W) Rose (1960-1962 – )
    2. 2. Brenda (Mary Jane) Basden (9 Feb 1935 – 2 Jan 2010) m. James (Stanley) Beadle (3 Jul 1933 – 21 November 2001) m. Alfred (James) Barlow (1939-1941 – )
      1. 1. Julie (Margaret) Beadle (15 Feb 1962 – ) m. Nigel Squires (12 Feb 1958 – ) m. John (Edward) Bolton (15 Nov 1958 – 2 May 2022)
        1. 1. Ian (Nigel) Squires (11 Nov 1979 – )
        2. 2. Annette (Ruth) Squires (16 Feb 1982 – ) m. Sam Tillett
        3. 3. Samantha (Anne) Squires (09 Dec 1983 – ) m. Matthew Twelvetree
        4. 4. Alan Squires (10 Jun 1986 – ) m. Sarah
        5. 5. Amber (Squires) (Bolton) (9 Feb 1998 – )
      2. 2. Anita (Joan) Beadle\Barlow (24 jan 1969 – ) m. Steven (William Edward Arthur) Pease (02 Apr 1964 – 26 Jun 2017)
        1. 1. Sophie Pease (2 mar 1990 – )
        2. 2. David Pease (Oct 1995 – )
        3. 3. Justin Beadle (20 oct 1996 – )
    3. 3. Anne (Elizabeth) Basden (12 Jun 1939 – 2 Mar 2008) m. Victor (Edward) Crockett (20 Feb 1920 – 9 Dec 1979) m. supposed (father of Sharon?) Brown(E)?
      1. 1. Simon Crockett (Oct 1973 – ) m. Cawthorne
        1. 1. Ben (Edward James) Crockett (7 Jan 2005 – )
        2. 2. Crockett
      2. 2. Sharon (Anne) Crockett\Brown(E) (11 apr 1960 – 3 Jul 2015) m. Ian Rose (Oct 1958 – )
        1. 1. Shebhon (Louise) Rose (21 mar 1985 – )
    4. 4. Patricia (Evelyn) Basden (7 Aug 1941 – 11 Dec 2016) m. John (David) Douce (1936 – 2014)
      1. 1. Philip Douce (17 Apr – ) m. Julia (C) Picken
        1. 1. Jack Douce
      2. 2. Susan Douce (1963-1965 – )
      3. 3. Andrew Douce (17 Apr 1964 – ) m. Tamsin Bailey
    5. 5. Robert (Albert) Basden (Apr 1947 – ) m. Kathleen (A) Williamson (1950 – )
      1. 1. Mark Basden (Apr 1968 – ) m. Christine Pearce
      2. 2. Karen (Ann) Basden (Jan 1969 – ) m. Robert (A) Phillips (Jan 1952 – )
      3. 3. Martin Basden (Apr 1970 – ) m. Carla (M) Swift (1972-1974 – )
      4. 4. Paul (R) Basden (Apr 1972 – ) m. Julie (M) Davidson (Jul 1965 – )
    6. 6. Colin Basden (13 Aug 1952 – ) m. Mary (Ellen) Farmer (1951 – 9 Feb 2021)
      1. 1. Teresa (Ann) Basden (1971 – 20 April 2011)
      2. 2. Colin Basden (20 Dec 1973 – 19 Oct 2015)
        1. 1. Charlie Stanford (Aug 1997 – )
        2. 2. Sharnie Basden
  10. 10. Beatrice (Jane) Morrison (1917 – 4 Apr 1975) m. Ronald (Vivian) Davis (June 1916 – 2006)
    1. 1. Jane Davis (1941 – ) m. Peter (Reginald) Staveley (30 Nov 1939 – 23 May 2015)
    2. 2. Valerie Davis (Apr 1945 – ) m. David (J) Garrett

James Morrison's Timeline

7 Records

1875
14 Feb 1875
Birth of James Morrison in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 6
James Morrison resided here in 30 Manor Street, Gillingham, Kent, England
30 Manor Street, Gillingham, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 16
James Morrison resided here in 76 Church Path, Gillingham, Kent, England
76 Church Path, Gillingham, Kent, England
1901
1901
Age 26
James Morrison resided here in 93 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
93 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
1911
1911
Age 36
James Morrison resided here in 1 Featherby's Cottage, Danes Hill, Gillingham, Kent, England
1 Featherby's Cottage, Danes Hill, Gillingham, Kent, England
1939
1939
Age 64
James Morrison resided here in 3 Dial Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
3 Dial Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
1948
29 May 1948
Age 73
Death of James Morrison in Gillingham, Kent, England
Gillingham, Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1875
    Event Place: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 3932; Schedule Number: 249
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 659; Folio: 139; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6095769
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 892; Folio: 119; Page: 47; GSU roll: 1341212
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5b; Page: 243
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 733; Folio: 74; Page: 14
    [6] UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current
    [7] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1727H

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 30 Manor Street, Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 892; Folio: 119; Page: 47; GSU roll: 1341212

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 76 Church Path, Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 659; Folio: 139; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6095769

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 93 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 733; Folio: 74; Page: 14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 1 Featherby's Cottage, Danes Hill, Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census Summary Books, Class: RG78; Piece: 150
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 3932; Schedule Number: 249

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 3 Dial Road, Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1727H

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1948
    Event Place: Gillingham, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5b; Page: 243
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gillingham, Medway Unitary Authority, Kent, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current
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