Samuel M. Morrison (1837-1864)
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| Samuel M. Morrison | |
| Sex: | Male |
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| Birth: | December 21, 1837 Tuscarawas County, Ohio |
| Death: | August 30, 1864 |
| Burial: | New Hagerstown, Carroll County, Ohio |
| Father: | Alexander Morrison (1808-1853) |
| Mother: | Sarah Ann Johnston (1811-1888) |
| Siblings: | Martha B. Morrison (c1840-?) John T. Morrison (c1842-?) Nancy E. Morrison (1844-1871) Mary J. Morrison (1846-1872) Margaret E. Morrison (1850-1938) Alexander J. Morrison (1853-1932) Sarah B. Morrison (?-?) |
Samuel was a teacher in western Ohio until he enlisted for the Union Army in the Civil War. He fought at Fort Donelson, Fort Shiloh and other places. He was later transferred to a gunboat and were in the vicinity of Vicksburgh, at the time of the surrender. Samuel was wounded, took sick with pneumonia, and his life was sacrificed for his country. He was then a Major.