John Morison (Canadian politician)

John Morison (September 9, 1818 December 5, 1873) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria North in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Liberal member.[1]

He was born in Greenock, Scotland in 1818,[1] the son of Malcolm Morison, and was educated there.[2] He settled in Woodville in 1849, where he entered business as a merchant.[3] Morison married Agnes Smith. He served as reeve for Eldon Township and was postmaster of Woodville for 16 years.[2] Morison died in Eldon Township at the age of 55.[4]

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