Allan Morrison (fur trader)

Allan Morrison (June 3, 1803 – November 21, 1877), alternatively spelled Allen Morrison, was a Canadian-American fur trader and politician who served in the House of Representatives during the first session of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature.

Allan Morrison
Morrison, circa 1865
Member of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature House of Representatives
In office
September 14, 1849  December 31, 1850
Preceded byWilliam Sturgis
Personal details
Born(1803-06-03)June 3, 1803
Montreal, Quebec
DiedNovember 21, 1877(1877-11-21) (aged 74)
Present-day White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCharlotte Charbouillier
RelationsWilliam Morrison (brother)
OccupationFur trader

He is the namesake of Morrison County, Minnesota, along with his brother William.

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