Morrison, R.

MORRISON, CHADSEY

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/2/2013 at 12:47:41

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

MORRISON, R.—Jackson Twp—pg 658. Farmer and stock-dealer, section 17, P.O. Montezuma. Was born September 25, 1821, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived there, attending the common schools, until the fall of 1835, when he removed to Illinois. He there engaged in farming, following that occupation until 1843, when he went to Mahaska county, Iowa, and there became engaged in the mercantile business, and also dealing in stock. In the spring of 1850 he went to California and commenced mining. Soon returned to Illinois, and in 1854 again moved to Mahaska county. In 1862 he came to this county, and now owns an excellent farm of 520 acres, surrounded by a grove of maple trees. Has a good orchard of 1,000 trees. Was married in Rushville, Schuyler county, Illinois, to Miss Emily Chadsey. They have nine children living: William N., Emma, John, Burton, Arthur, Annie, Lewis, Cyrus, and George. Three are deceased: Edwin J., Hugh S., and one unnamed. Mr. M. is also engaged largely in grain dealing.