James B. Morrison
James B. Morrison | |
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James Morrison circa. 1870, from family photo collection | |
| Intendent of McClellanville | |
| In office 1926–1927 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Paul H. Seabrook (as mayor) |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Charleston County | |
| In office January 12 1915 – Feb 19 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Morrison Lofton |
| Succeeded by | Edward Henry Barnwell |
| Sheriff of Berkeley County, South Carolina | |
| In office 1891–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald D. Rhame |
| Succeeded by | Thomas D. Mazyck |
| Member of South Carolina Constitutional Convention | |
| In office 10 September 1895 – 4 December 1895 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Berkeley County | |
| In office 27 November 1888 – 24 December 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Boyle |
| Succeeded by | Edward James Dennis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 January 1846 |
| Died | 19 February 1928 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic Party (United States) (Redeemers) |
| Other political affiliations | Redshirts Solid South |
| Spouse | Eliza Hibben Leland (1847–1922) |
| Children | 10, including Sue Morrison Hills and James Morrison Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Richard Morrison II, Elizabeth Ann Venning (1817–1859) |
| Occupation | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant (CSA) Corporal (CSA) Private (CSA) |
| Unit | "Lamar Guards" Company B, 19th South Carolina Infantry, Army of Tennessee, Confederate States Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James B. Morrison (1846–1928) was an American soldier, politician, sheriff, and farmer, who served in the American Civil War and also played a role as a Red Shirt during the Reconstruction Era in Charleston, South Carolina, supporting Wade Hampton III as an anti-carpetbagger candidate for governor in the 1876 election.