5. John Morrison (Samuel ) was born in Oct 1754 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH. He died about 1844 in {VT or Quebec}. John served in the military Battle of Bennington.
1. "II. John, son of Samuel1, was a farmer and res. in Bedford. He m. Elizabeth, b. 1757, Dec. 15, dau. of Col. Daniel2 and Ann (Cox) Moor. Was in battle of Bennington under General Stark. The Morrison Family Gen. says he d. in Bedford, over 90 years of age, while the Moor family Gen. claims he d. in Barnston, P. Q., date unknown. They had twelve ch., b. in Bedford: Daniel Moor, b. 1776, Aug. 16; Susanna, b. 1778, Dec. 30; Ann, b. 1781, April 5; Elizabeth Eunice, b. 1783, May 7; Samuel McDuffie, b. 1785, May 19; Mary, b. about 1786 or 1787; John, Jr., b. 1789, Sept. 6; William, b. 1791, July 12; David, b. 1794, May 4; Nancy, b., m. Ephraim Pierce of Danville, Vt.; Jenette; Elienor, m. Mr. Martin." (History of Bedford, New Hampshire from 1737 : being statistics compiled on the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town, May 15, 1900.. Bedford, N.H.: The town, 1903., p. 983-984)
2. Found in 1800 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Danville,
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 ............ [poss; William, David]
Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 2 ............ [poss; Samuel, John]
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 ............ [poss; John]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2 ............ [poss; Jennet, Eleanor]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 ............ [poss; Mary]
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 3 ............ [poss; Susanna, Nancy, Elizabeth]
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 ............ [poss; Elizabeth]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 123. [Newspaper AD]
To all whom it may concern
Whereas JOHN MORRISON, of Danville, in the County of
Caledonia, hath preferred his petition to Joseph Moffett,
Esq. one of the Judges of the County Court for said County,
and John Baldwin, Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace
for the same County, stating that he is now confined a
prisoner in the common gaol, in said Danville, by virtue of
two Executions at the suit of David Dunbar, late of said
Danville, deceased, for the sum of Twenty Dollars and
Seven Cents damages, and Three Dollars and Nine
Cents costs of suit, both recovered in proper actions
on contract or promise, before John Baldwin, Esq.
Justice as aforesaid, signed by said Justice, and dated
the 12th day of December, 1803; and praying that he
may be permitted to take the oath prescribed in an act
entitled an act relating to gaols and gaolers, and for
the relief of persons imprisoned therein, passed
March 9th, 1797, and be discharged, and the said
Justice having directed the substance of said petition
to be published in the Green Mountain Patriot.
All the creditors of said John Morrison, are hereby
notified that they may appear before said Moffett and
Baldwin, at the Gaol House, in Danville aforesaid,
on the 27th day of June inst. at five o'clock, afternoon,
then and there to shew cause why said Morrison shall
not be permitted to take the oath aforesaid and be discharged.
JOHN MORRISON
Danville, June 4, 1804
(Green Mountain Patriot, June 12, 1804)
[Early Vermont statutes called for imprisonment for debtors. While confined in county jails, they did have the luxury of occasionally being allowed to walk around town. Vermont abolished the debtors' prison for females in 1834 and for males in 1838.]4. Found in 1810 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Danville,
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 ............ [poss; John]
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1............ [poss; Elizabeth]
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 35. 1819 Notary; Daniel Thomas
Sutton, Jn obligation from Jn Morrison, (8 Oct. 1821)
(Daniel Thomas, Index 1819-1855, Fonds Cour supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Greffes de notaires, Bibliotheque et Archives nationales Quebec, (online))6. Act #3438, Deed of Sale, Francis Judd to John Morrison, 25 March 1841, District of Saint-Francois
{brief description] Francis Judd of Stanstead, Esquire to John Morrison of Barnston, yeoman. Francis Judd conveys 30 acres of Lot 11, 2nd Range Barnston for 50 pounds
(Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec; Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Collection: Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Ritchie, William (1822-1872))7. Act # 3567, Sale, 7 March 1842, John Morrison to Daniel Clifford Sutton, parcel of land in Barnston, thirty acres, west side, south half of Lot 11, 2nd range, for 240 dollars, equal to 60 pounds
(Archives nationales du Québec; Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Collection: Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Ritchie, William (1822-1872)
John married Elizabeth Moor daughter of Daniel Moor and Ann Cox before 1776. Elizabeth was born on 15 Dec 1757 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH. She died after 1810 in {VT or Quebec}.
1. Found in 1800 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Danville,
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 122. Found in 1810 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Danville,
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 3(???)
Members of the Congregational Church of Barnet and Lyman
This church, organized in 1816, had only a brief existence, its members being absorbed into other churches. This record is given for preservation.James Moore
Archibald Moore
Arethusa Moore
Lucy Moore,
Martha Moore
Nancy Moore
John Moore
Betsy Moore
Betsy Morrison
Moses Moore
(p. 298, History of Barnet, Vermont, Frederic Wells, 1923)
John and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 6 M i Daniel Moor Morrison 7 M ii James Moore Morrison was born 1 on 16 Aug 1776 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH. + 8 F iii Susannah Morrison 9 F iv Ann Morrison was born 1 on 5 Apr 1781 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH.
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James Odell Tweedle+ 10 F v Nancy Morrison + 11 F vi Elizabeth Shaw Eunice Morrison + 12 M vii Samuel McDuffee Morrison + 13 F viii Mary Morrison + 14 M ix John Morrison 15 M x William Morrison was born on 12 Jul 1791 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH. + 16 M xi David Morrison + 17 F xii Jennet {Janet} Morrison 18 F xiii Eleanor Morrison was born 1 on 6 Dec 1799 in Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH. She died 2 26 ### 1861 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, p. 61, line 12, age 61, born U.S, with husband Michael, Rel;JudelerantEleanor married 1 Michael Martin on 13 Nov 1834 in Hatley, Stanstead Co., PQ. Michael was born about 1800 in Ireland. He died after 1861 in {Stanstead Co., PQ}.
1. 26 Dec, 1849, Michael Martin is listed among the signers of the petition of Annexation in Stanstead County; The petition is addressed to John McConnell Esq. M.P.P. for the county of Stanstead and reads: "Sir, The undersigned electors and inhabitants of the Country of Stanstead, feeling that a great political change is necessary to the welfare and prosperity of this Province, and fully concurring in the principles set forth in the Montreal Manifesto, that a peaceful separation of this Colony from Great Britain, and a union with the United States, are the only means of relieving Canada from its present state of depression, respectfully request you to make public your sentiments and opinions upon this subject." (Stanstead Journal Ext. 1845-1860).
2. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, p. 61, line 11, age 61, born U.S, with wife Eleanor, Rel;Judelerant
Notes:
1. Married first; Betsey Buckland, 13 Sept 1826 (Drouin; Hatley Church of England)