Capt. TJ Morrison's personality

Granny would tell mom about TJM....some stories she shared:
He was very kind, giving and loved young people. He lost his sight in the last couple of years of his life.

One young neighbor would leave his bicycle there at his house for safe keeping while he attended school. After school he would walk to TJM's house and TJM would ask him how his day went and they would visit a bit before the young man took off for home.

As a scout during the civil war, TJM had 5 horses shot out from under him. TJM was fighting for freedom of choice and land. He came from a wealthy family, but they were not slave owners. When the war started up, one brother went Union based on his physical location. It was a tough time for all, but especially those families that found themselves on both sides of the conflict.

arkansas historical commission - archives

I have been in touch with them and they want to copy the diary so it can be shared with anyone looking for their relatives. We will deliver it to them sometime this year.

Just about completed the transcribing...whew what a job.

From the stories about Captain TJ Morrision, we know he was a gentle sole that did not believe in slavery. His family although wealthy land owners, never owned slaves. The family split depending on their locale as to whether they fought for the CSA or Union Armies. Brother against brother, how sad that must have been.