Morrison served six years in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Colonel. After moving to Lexington KY, he was land commissioner, a Kentucky state representative, and supervisor to the state representative, and supervisor of the revenue under President John Adams. He amassed a great fortune during his life. In his will, which was executed by Henry Clay, he gave money to Transylvania University which was used to build a new administration building after a fire gutted the previous one. Kentucky architect Gideon Shryock designed and oversaw construction of the building. Shryock is also responsible for the design of the Old State Capitol in Frankfort KY, as well as the Arkansas State Capitol building. This new administration building became known over the years as "Old Morrison" in honor of the benefactor. It was restored to its 1834 appearance following an extensive renovation in 1961. Unfortunately, the building was gutted by fire in 1969 and a second restoration was undertaken, which included further interior renovation to provide more administrative space. The building still holds the administrative offices of the university and is open to the public year round and is now a National Historic Landmark.
Morrison served six years in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Colonel. After moving to Lexington KY, he was land commissioner, a Kentucky state representative, and supervisor to the state representative, and supervisor of the revenue under President John Adams. He amassed a great fortune during his life. In his will, which was executed by Henry Clay, he gave money to Transylvania University which was used to build a new administration building after a fire gutted the previous one. Kentucky architect Gideon Shryock designed and oversaw construction of the building. Shryock is also responsible for the design of the Old State Capitol in Frankfort KY, as well as the Arkansas State Capitol building. This new administration building became known over the years as "Old Morrison" in honor of the benefactor. It was restored to its 1834 appearance following an extensive renovation in 1961. Unfortunately, the building was gutted by fire in 1969 and a second restoration was undertaken, which included further interior renovation to provide more administrative space. The building still holds the administrative offices of the university and is open to the public year round and is now a National Historic Landmark.
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Died in Washington City. His remains were interred here 1-26-1854.
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