VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Alexander Morson

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Alexander Morson

Roster ID 538
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First Name:	Alexander
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Last Name:	Morson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1853
Biography & Genealogy:	Alexander Morson, Class of 1853: Genealogy: Born- May 1836, near Fredericksburg, Va. Father- Alexander Morson (b. 1805, d. before 1850); Mother- Maria May Berry (b. circa 1812, d. before 1860). Pat. Grandfather- Alexander Morson (b. 1759 d. 1822); Pat. Grandmother- Anne Casson Alexander (b. 1781 d. 1831). Mat. Grandparents: Lawrence Berry and Catherine Brook Hodge. Never married, no children. Died- July 9, 1854, of yellow fever in New Orleans, La. Brother of Arthur A. Morson (VMI 1865).

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