John T. Morrison (1842-1910)

John 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. John served through the three years, re-enlisted, became a Captain, and at the close of the war returned home to Carroll County, Ohio. After a short time at home, he, with other pioneers, went to the new State of Kansas, where they founded a town. He was active in all the affairs of his adopted State, was a member of the State Legislature, and finally died in Kansas. John was survived by his wife and at least three children.