James Henderson Stuart Morison

Background

Morison, James Henderson Stuart was born on December 12, 1864 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, United States. Son of Doctor James Henderson Stuart and Amanda (Jones) Morison.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Tennessee, 1887, Master of Arts, 1889. Master of Laws, National University, Washington, 1890. Doctor of Laws, Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, 1930.

Career

Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1890, began practice at Cumberland Gap. County judge Claiborne County, 1910-1918. Judge 19th Circuit, Tennessee, 1928-1934.

Appointed United States District judge, 2d Judicial Division, Alaska, 1934.

Achievements

• James Henderson Stuart Morison has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Disciples (Christian) Church.

Connections

Married Victoria Morgan, May 3, 1899. Children: James Henderson Stuart (deceased), Edith Morgan (Mistress William Brooke Powell).

Father:

Doctor James Henderson Stuart Morison

Mother:

Amanda (Jones) Morison

Spouse:

Victoria Morgan

child:

Edith Morgan Morison (Mistress William Brooke Powell)

child:

James Henderson Stuart Morison (deceased)