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John Morrison 1675–1756 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1675

Birth Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 5 Mar 1756

Death Location: Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Morison

Mother:

Spouse(s):

Children(s): William Morrison

The story of John Morrison began in 1675 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. John Morrison married Janet Gillchrist, and had children including William Henry Morrison. John Morrison passed away in 1756 in Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Morrison began in 1675 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • John Morrison married Janet Gillchrist, and had children including William Henry Morrison.
  • John Morrison passed away in 1756 in Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Morison
1642–1736
Birth Location: Aberdeen Cty, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Morrison
1704–1771
Birth Location: Ireland
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John Morrison's Ancestors

Self
John Morrison
1675–1756
Birth Place: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
John Morison
1642–1736
Aberdeen Cty, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Sir (Robert George Morrison) (Moresoun)
1596–1632
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jonet (Janet) Sharpe
1601–1680
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Morrison's Descendants

1.
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John Morrison (1675–5 Mar 1756)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Morrison 1704–1771 m. Janet Hall 1705–1767
    1. 1. James Morrison 1726–1804 m. Jennett Johnston 1735–1810
      1. 1. Elizabeth Morrison 1770–1837 m. David Russel 1767–1834
        1. 1. James (Semianes) Russell 1788–1842 m. Margaret Russell 1785–1857
        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
    2. 2. Andrew Morrison 1732–
    3. 3. William Morrison 1730–1761
    4. 4. Robert (A) Morrison 1728–1810

John Morrison's Timeline

22 Records

1675
1675
Birth of John Morrison in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1679
8 Apr 1679
Age 4
John Morrison was baptized in Warwickshire, England
Warwickshire, England
1686
1686
Age 11
John Morrison was married in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
1697
1697
Age 22
John Morrison was married in Inverkip,Renfrew,Scot
Inverkip,Renfrew,Scot
1699
1699
Age 24
John Morrison was married in North Leith, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
North Leith, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1700
1 Dec 1700
Age 25
John Morrison was baptized in Cardross, Dunbar, Scotland
Cardross, Dunbar, Scotland
1700
1700
Age 25
John Morrison was married in , , , Ireland
, , , Ireland
1700
1700
Age 25
John Morrison was married in Ireland
Ireland
1703
1703
Age 28
John Morrison was married in Cash Kirkcaldy, Perth, Scotland
Cash Kirkcaldy, Perth, Scotland
1703
26 Oct 1703
Age 28
John Morrison was married in North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1707
25 February, 1707
Age 32
John Morrison was married in Comrie, Perthsire, Scotland
Comrie, Perthsire, Scotland
1710
Abt. 1710
Age 35
John Morrison was married in Scotland
Scotland
1710
03 Jun 1710
Age 35
John Morrison was married in Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
1710
03 Jun 1710
Age 35
John Morrison was married in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
1710
03 Jun 1710
Age 35
John Morrison was married in Falkirk,Stirling,Scotland
Falkirk,Stirling,Scotland
1714
1714
Age 39
John Morrison was married in Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim, Northern Ireland
1715
1715
Age 40
John Morrison was married
None
1740
1740
Age 65
John Morrison was married in North Carolina
North Carolina
1741
1741
Age 66
John Morrison was married in PA
PA
1756
5 Mar 1756
Age 81
Death of John Morrison in Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
1805
1805
Age 130
John Morrison was married in Ireland
Ireland
1805
Abt. 1805
Age 130
John Morrison was married in Ireland
Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1675
    Event Place: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1679
    Event Place: Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Reference Number: DRO 34/2; Archive Roll: M97

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1700
    Event Place: Cardross, Dunbar, Scotland
    Record Source: Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms, West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; West Dunbartonshire Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1686
    Event Place: Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1697
    Event Place: Inverkip,Renfrew,Scot

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: North Leith, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: , , , Ireland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1703
    Event Place: Cash Kirkcaldy, Perth, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1703
    Event Place: North Leith Parish Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 February, 1707
    Event Place: Comrie, Perthsire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1710
    Event Place: Scotland

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 03 Jun 1710
    Event Place: Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 03 Jun 1710
    Event Place: Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 03 Jun 1710
    Event Place: Falkirk,Stirling,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Antrim, Northern Ireland

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1715

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1741
    Event Place: PA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1805
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Bargrug, Dumfries, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Edinburgh

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Falkirk,Stirling,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1716
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1716; Page Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Province [New Hampshire] Deeds and Probate Records From 1623-1772; Author: New Hampshire (Colony)
    [2] New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers; Author: Henry Harrison Metcalf

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1756
    Event Place: Londonberry, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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