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Joseph Wanton Morrison

MORRISON, Joseph Wanton, British soldier, born in New York city, 4 May, 1783; died at sea, 15 February, 1826. His father, John, was deputy commissary-general in America. The son entered the British army as ensign in 1793, was lieutenant-colonel of the 89th regiment in 1813, and commanded the corps of observation that pursued the American army under General James Wilkinson. He met that officer at Chrystler's Field, Canada, and gained a decisive victory. For his conduct on this occasion Colonel Morrison received a medal, a vote of thanks from the lower house of assembly of Canada, and a sword from the merchants of Liverpool. He was severely wounded at Lundy's Lane, and in 1816 was placed on half pay with the brevet of colonel. He resumed active service in 1821, was commissioned colonel of the 44th regiment, and the next year was sent to India with the rank of local brigadier-general.

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