Henry MORRISON (1831 – 1866)

Name

Henry Morrison

Gender

Male

Military identification

Private, Napier Rifle Volunteer Corps, New Zealand Wars

Birthdate

30 July 1831

Birthplace

England

Marriage(s)

1861

Date of death

26 October 1866

Place of death

Napier

Parents

  • John Morrison
  • Ann Morrison, nee Watson

Partner(s)

  • Ann Morrison, nee Elliott (1834-13/8/1909)

Children

  • John Morrison (1862-1932)
  • James Morrison (1863-1943)
  • Ann Isabella Simpson (1865-1905)
  • George Alfred Morrison (1866-1937)

Biography

Arrived in Wellington on the “Constance”, 1862 (Immigrants assisted by the Provincial Government)
Came to Napier on the “Wonga Wonga”, 14 December 1862
Fought in the New Zealand Wars
Wounded in action at Omarunui, 12 October 1866, and died of his injuries
Received the New Zealand Medal, 1860-1870

Accession number

647674

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