City: Cumberland Gap
MORISON, James Henderson Stuart, lawyer; born at Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1864; Scotch-Irish descent; son of J. H. S. and Amanda (Jones) MORISON; his father was a physician; paternal grandparents, George and Mary (Woods) Morison, maternal grandparents Evan and Eveline (Boswell) JONES; educated University of Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn., and National University Law School, Washington, D. C.; graduated from the former with A. B. Degree in 1887, A. M. Degree in 1888, and from the latter with degree of L.L. B. in 1890; in early life was a school teacher; married Victoria MORGAN May 3, 1899; member F. & A. M., Royal Arch Mason; Democrat; formerly Judge of the County Court of Claiborne Co. Tenn., by appointment 1903-1904, and is present incumbent by election in 1910; author of “Tennessee Pleading and Forms,” 1907; member of the Christian church; also owns a ranch.
