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Morrison Family History
Morrison Genealogy & Family TreeMorrison is a Scottish name from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, where they descended from Ceadhain Mac Mhuirich. It comes from the Latin Mauritius which means “dark.” It may also derive from the given name Morris or Maurice. Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Vincit veritas which means “Truth conquers.”
Other spellings include “Morison” and “Morieson.” Notable people with the same surname include American musician Jim Morrison (The Doors), American novelist Toni Morrison (Beloved, The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon), Northern Irish musician George Ivan Morison (Van Morison), and American actor Marion Michael Morrison (better known as John Wayne). The first Morrison to come to America was Henry Morrison in Virginia in 1648.
Morrison Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Edith Fern Morrison -- --, 1915 July 21, 2006 South Dakota
- Sarah Morrison -- --, 1755 April 4, 1783
- Robert Morrison -- --, 1921 November 22, 2000
- Elizabeth Morrison -- --, 1758 December 0, 1840 Pennsylvania
- Mary Margaret Ann Morrison -- --, 1900 October 11, 1973
Morrison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Ann Morrison -- --, 1871 June 5, 1959 Utah
- Hugh Morrison -- --, 1853 December 0, 1932 Ontario
- Jane Morrison -- --, 1769 December 0, 1847
- Ebenezer Morrison -- --, 1730 March 15, 1803 Massachusetts
- Harriet Randoph Morrison -- --, 1852 December 0, 1932 Virginia
