Robert Morrison was born on January 5, 1782, in Wingates, Northumberland, England, of humble parents. His father was a farm laborer at the time of his birth, but after Robert was three years old he removed to Newcastle and became a manufacturer of shoe molds and boot-trees. In time the lad was apprenticed to his father’s trade, working long hours.... 1 - Biographical Sketch of Robert Morrison 2 -