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James Morrison 1758 – 1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1758

Birth Location: Wigtownshire, Scotland

Death Date: 14 February 1841

Death Location: Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Father: Patrick Morrison

Mother: Agnes Blair

Spouse(s): Jean Mellies

Children(s): Jean Morrison

Early life: James Morrison arrived in Wigtownshire, Scotland in 1758, born to Patrick Morrison and Agnes Blair. Over time, James Morrison formed a family with Jean Mellies, which included Jean Morrison. James Morrison concluded life in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland in 1841.

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Parents

Patrick Morrison
1739 – 1812
Birth Location: West Thirston, Northumberland, England
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Agnes Blair
1735 – 1812
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Jean Mellies
1765 – 1848
Birth Location: Moray, Scotland
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Children(s)

Jean Morrison
1792 – 1869
Birth Location: Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1758
    Event Place: Wigtownshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: ca 1785

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 14 February 1841
    Event Place: Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

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