Leander Morrison

    Leander Morrison was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, a son of Andrew Morrison, who was a native of Scotland, coming to America when a young man. His first residence in this country was in the State of Pennsylvania, and from there he removed to Kentucky, where Leander was reared, he receiving his education in the common schools of that day. When a young man he accompanied his father's family to Preble County, Ohio, and there he followed agricultural pursuits until 1834. In that year he removed to Huntington County, Indiana, and entered a tract of Government land in Huntington and Wells Counties, and immediately began the task of clearing and improving.

    He was married in 1834 to Miss Matilda Jones, a daughter of Samuel Jones, a native of Scotland. Mr. Jones immigrated to America and settled in Huntington County, Indiana, in 1833, on the land where the thriving village of Warren now stands, and laid out that town. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, six of whom still survive -Calvin died while in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion; Nancy; Martha, wife of D. L. Elliott; Sarah, wife of Dr. C. R. Mason; Samuel L.; John A., a sketch of whom appears in this work, and Lewis.

    After his marriage Mr. Morrison settled on his frontier farm, and there passed the remainder of his days. In connection with his farming pursuits, in the early settlement of the county, he acted as land agent, and also served as magistrate and county commissioner.

    In politics Mr. Morrison was formerly a Whig, and afterward affiliated with the Republican party. He died February 14, 1881. His widow still resides on the old homestead in Huntington County. She is an active and consistent member of the United Brethren Church.