Morrison, James, 1755-1823

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Biographical note: James Morrison, a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, served as an officer during the Revolutionary War and subsequently as a sheriff of Cumberland County prior to coming to Lexington, Kentucky in 1792. Having entered into business here as a merchant, he was appointed land commissioner by Isaac Shelby, and in 1797 represented Fayette County in the Kentucky legislature. Thereafter, he served as navy agent and as deputy quartermaster general during the War of 1812, both positions giving him opportunities to establish markets for Kentucky hemp and other products.

Morrison was chair of the Transylvania University Board of Trustees from 1819 to 1823. Morrison Hall, designed by Gideon Shryock, was constructed from funds left to Transylvania on his death.

From the description of Papers, 1798-1823. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917672
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referencedIn Henry Clay Family Papers, 1732-1927, (bulk 1814-1852) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826. Isaac Shelby : papers, 1760-1839. The Filson Historical Society
referencedIn War of 1812 mss., 1776-1879 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn George Nicholas collection, 1780-1830. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
referencedIn Nicholas, George, ca. 1754-1799. George Nicholas papers, 1794-1911, 1780-1809 (bulk dates). University of Kentucky Libraries
creatorOf Morrison, James, 1755-1823. Papers, 1798-1823. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives
creatorOf Nicholas, George, 1754?-1799. Papers, 1780-1830. Transylvania University, J. Douglas Gay Jr./Frances Carrick Thomas Library
creatorOf Clark, William, 1770-1838. Letter: Louisville, Ky., to James Morrison, Lexington, Ky., 1809 Oct. 20. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Bodley family. Bodley family papers, 1773-1939. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Morrison, James, 1755-1823. Papers, 1798-1823, bulk 1800-1819. Transylvania University, J. Douglas Gay Jr./Frances Carrick Thomas Library
referencedIn Scott, Robert, fl. 1812. Robert Scott letter, 1812 Dec. 20. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
creatorOf Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829. Henry Dearborn correspondence, 1805-1815. Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
creatorOf Morrison, James, 1755-1823. Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Henry Wheaton, 1823 Mar. 14. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Hardin, John J., 1810-1847. Hardin family papers, 1733-1943. Chicago History Museum
referencedIn United States District Court. Kentucky (Eastern district). Eastern District of the United States District Court of Kentucky : records, 1795-1801. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Kerr, Joseph, 1765-1837. Warship subscription circular, 1814 July 25. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
referencedIn Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. Papers, 1793-1852 (bulk 1815-1848). Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives
referencedIn Daviess, Joseph Hamilton, 1774-1811. Joseph Hamilton Daviess : papers, 1780-1856. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Bacon, Edmund, b. 1785,. Papers of the Randolph family of Edgehill and Wilson Cary Nicholas [manuscript], 1765-1869. University of Virginia. Library
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