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Birth
Morrison was born on January 8th, 1903. He was educated in McClellanville public schools. -
College
He was a a clemson alumni. He graduated in 1925 -
Job
City of Charleston assistant corporation counsel. 1930 through 1934 -
Charleston county
Charleston County master in equity. 1934 through 1947 -
William McG. Morrison
Morrison was the fifty-seventh mayor to serve Charleston South Carolina. He was the first person to be elected sentor three terms in charleston. -
Re-elected
Morrison was re-elected in 1951, Making this his second term that he served for Charleston. -
Re-elected for 3rd time
Morrison was re-elected for the 3rd time. Also, made history in Charleston for being the first sentor elected for the 3rd time. -
Diagnosed with cancer
In the year 1957, Morrison was diagnosed with throat cancer. He went through several radiation treatments which really hurt him in the end. -
Lost 4th election
He ran again for the fourth election and lost by 455 votes. J. Palmer Gaillard JRr. is the one that beat him and become the next sentor for Charleston SC. -
Last meeting
In 1959 he went to his last city council meeting. He knew he was becoming to ill with his kidney problems, and weak from his radiation treatment. -
Death
Morrison passed away January 1st, 1960. He was buried in St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery. He died from a long illness.
