This contains a transcription of the Andrew Morrison of Alstead, NH biography from Biographical Review Volume XXIII: Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Cheshire and Hillsboro Counties, New Hampshire, Biographical Review Publishing Company, Boston, 1897.
Pages 41-42
ANDREW MORRISON, a prominent and influential resident of Alstead, was born in this town, December 9, 1835, son of Samuel and Eliza (Buss) Morrison. His grandfather, Samuel Morrison, born in Hancock, N. H., came when a young man to Alstead, where he was engaged in making the woodwork of ploughs. Samuel was an active and enterprising man and a leader in local affairs. He had a family of six children; namely, Betsey, Samuel, Benjamin F., Dexter, Sally, and Andrew.
Samuel Morrison (second), the father of Andrew Morrison, was born in Alstead, August 24, 1807, and died November 26, 1886. Of a mechanical turn, he learned a number of trades. He was a carpenter, a maker of pumps and of yokes for oxen, also a mover of buildings, an excellent layer of stone walls, and a farmer. He took an active part in local politics, and served in the legislatures of 1852, 1853, and 1854. He attended the Methodist church. Warm-hearted and generous, he was always ready to do a good turn for any man. His wife, Eliza, who was born in July, 1810, daughter of David and Annie (Jones) Buss, of Marlow, died November 24, 1886. She was the mother of three boys—Andrew, George D., and Milan D., all natives of Alstead. George D., born September 23, 1838, lives in Marlow, is a farmer, and also works at the different trades in which his father was so skilful. He married Annie Knights, but has no children. Milan D., born October 28, 1843, lives in Carthage, Me., and has six children.
Andrew Morrison was educated in the common schools of his native town. Then he went to work with his father, learning most of his trades, and becoming a skilled workman. When about twenty-five years of age, he bought the farm which is now his home. Since then he has bought a number of farms, which he has traded. He is also a broker and money-lender. Keen in business transactions, he has been quite successful, and has acquired a handsome fortune. He has been Selectman a number of times. He was also Road Agent, and at other times he held most of the minor offices of the town.
Mr. Morrison married Julia V., who was born August 4, 1837, daughter of Nelson Kidder. One daughter, Jennie E., born March 24, 1862, died June 15, 1877. Nettie S., born January 18, 1865, is now Mrs. Clinton Gates, of Alstead.