Allan Morrison

Allan Morrison (June 3, 1803 – November 21, 1877), alternatively spelled Allen Morrison, was a Canadian-American fur trader and politician who served in the House of Representatives during the first session of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature.

He is the namesake of Morrison County, Minnesota, along with his brother William.

Biography Morrison was born in Montreal to Allan Morrison, Sr. and Jane Wadin. Wadin's father was Jean-Étienne Waddens, a fur trader who was killed by Peter Pond in 1782.

Morrison came to northern Minnesota for the fur trade and was associated with William.

Morrison was elected to the Territorial House of Representatives in 1849, following the resignation of William Sturgis. He was a representative until the session ended at the start of 1851.