Morrison, W.R.

MORRISON, BARNES, GROSS

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Date: 11/18/2012 at 10:49:41

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 781

MORRISON, W.R.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 6, P.O. Grinnell. Was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, March 20, 1832. Moved with his parents, when four years of age, to Allen county, Ohio, where they resided for a time. Lived in different portions of the State for eighteen years. The subject of this sketch followed the trade of shoemaking. Came to Poweshiek county in 1854, locating near Montezuma, where he resided eight years, when he moved to his present location. Was married May 1, 1859, to Miss Catharine Barnes, of Pleasant township. By this union they had four children: Alonza, George, Emeline and Frank. Mrs. Morrison died in 1869. He was again married in 1871, to Miss Mary Ann Gross, of Jackson township. By the latter union they have two children: John and Margaret Jennette. Mr. Morrison's farm consists of 215 acres, all under cultivation, well stocked. He has a fine orchard connected with his farm.