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Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Buchanan Morrison

Birth	:	10 Dec 1838 North Carolina, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 1928 Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Morgan Cemetery, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.8025017, -79.5350037
Description	:	Daughter of William and Jennette Blue Buchanan, wife of Murdoch Morrison. "Sarah Buchanan Morrison possessed equal courage and strength. Her husband, Murdoch Morrison, was making guns for the Confederacy in the area known today as Ida Mill. Ruth Morgan believes that Sherman purposely came through Scotland County to capture Murdoch and destroy his operation. Since destruction of anything that sustained the Confederacy was Sherman's goal, Ruth is probably correct. Sarah and Murdoch heard that Union troops were down in Marlborough County. There was little time to plan for the family's safety. Murdoch had to find a hiding place quickly... Read More	Daughter of William and Jennette Blue Buchanan, wife of Murdoch Morrison. "Sarah Buchanan Morrison possessed equal courage and strength. Her husband, Murdoch Morrison, was making guns for the Confederacy in the area known today as Ida Mill. Ruth Morgan believes that Sherman purposely came through Scotland County to capture Murdoch and destroy his operation. Since destruction of anything that sustained the Confederacy was Sherman's goal, Ruth is probably correct. Sarah and Murdoch heard that Union troops were down in Marlborough County. There was little time to plan for the family's safety. Murdoch had to find a hiding place quickly and leave the rest to Sarah. According to legend, he hid on an island in the middle of Richmond Mill Pond, carrying some of the farm animals and machinery with him. An informer would tell the soldiers about the island. One version of the story says they found the animals but never did find him. While her husband was trying to elude the enemy, Sarah at home faced the raucous Union troops. She had three children - two hanging onto her skirts and another in her arms - ages 7, 5 and 2. The soldiers made great sport at Sarah's expense. They chased chickens around the yard, caught them, and demanded she cook those chickens for their dinner. She probably sent up a fervent prayer that they would grow tired of the fun and leave her in peace. But Sarah Morrison was not to be so lucky. Told to take her children and leave, she started down Old Wire Road on foot toward the home of a relative, Dr. Patterson. All horses, mules and wagons had been confiscated by Sherman's men. Glancing back, she saw flames licking the corners of her house and realized everything she owned was going up in smoke. Out on his island, Murdoch, too, must have spied the smoke curling up in the sky, and worried about the safety of his family. Sarah Morrison would later walk to her fathers house. Ironically, her grandfather, John Buchanan, had taught Murdoch the gun trade when he came to work as an apprentice." "A Sense of Place", by Marilyn Wright

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Where is Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Buchanan Morrison's memorial?
Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Buchanan Morrison's memorial is located at: Morgan Cemetery, Scotland County, USA.
When did Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Buchanan Morrison death?
Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Buchanan Morrison death on 16 Jan 1928 in Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.8025017
Longitude: -79.5350037

Family Members:

Parent

William Buchanan

(1804 - 1888)

Jennette Buchanan Blue Buchanan

(1817 - 1892)

Spouse

Murdoch Morrison

(1826 - 1904)

Siblings

Infant Son Buchanan

(unknow - unknow)

John Blue Buchanan

(1834 - 1882)

2LT James Calvin Buchanan

(1836 - 1864)

Alexander Buchanan

(1843 - 1862)

Luther Buchanan

(1848 - 1850)

Flora Virginia Buchanan

(1850 - 1941)

Edwin Buchanan

(1855 - 1937)

Children

Mary Morrison Elmore

(1857 - 1930)

William Henry Morrison

(1860 - 1906)

Maggie Morrison Maxwell

(1866 - 1950)

Ralph Morrison

(1875 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Morgan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8025017, -79.5350037

2. Huckabee Grove Emanuel Holiness Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8114200, -79.5411300

3. Kings Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8168983, -79.5381012

4. Gibson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7907982, -79.5186005

5. Patterson Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8208100, -79.5386000

6. Sanders Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8167000, -79.5500031

7. Gibson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7825012, -79.5353012

8. Beaver Dam Cemetery
Laurel Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7875800, -79.5542100

9. McNair Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7888985, -79.5141983

10. Wright Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7747002, -79.5475006

11. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7872009, -79.5669022

12. Malloy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8272018, -79.5077972

13. Hursey Kelly Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7977982, -79.5761032

14. Leviner Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8055992, -79.5796967

15. Woodard Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7947006, -79.5841980

16. Snead-Norton Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8342018, -79.5017014

17. Wright Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7905998, -79.5841980

18. Saint John United Methodist Church Cemetery
Gibson, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7653400, -79.5736800

19. Wright's Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8041992, -79.5950012

20. Old Hundred Cemetery
Laurel Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8119011, -79.5943985

21. Sandhill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery
Laurel Hill, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8495700, -79.5600200

22. Wright Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8241997, -79.5919037

23. Rachel Church Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8526200, -79.5520400

24. Blue Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7524986, -79.5143967