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John Morton was born in Ridley, PA in 1724. In his youth he was noted for his quick intelligence and his habit of hard work. His stepfather, a well educated surveyor from England, gave him a sound education in practical matters and in surveying.
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The biography of John Morton founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence ... John Morton was a native of Ridley, in the county of Chester, now Delaware. His ancestors were of Swedish extraction, and among the first Swedish emigrants, who located themselves on the banks of the Delaware. His father,
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John Morton (politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Morton, John S. A History of the Origin of the Apellation Keystone State as Applied to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Together with Extracts from Many Authorities Relative to the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, July 4th, 1776;
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John Morton was reared on a farm, yet with the help of his stepfather, he became a surveyor before he entered into politics. He married Ann Justice (or Justis) who was also of Delaware Swedish decent. They had three sons and five daughters.
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John Morton, was related to, and probably the grandfather or great-uncle of Roseanne Morton, wife of Michael Baker (1760 - November 19, 1853). The true relationship has not yet been proven (we'll work on it) but based on the dates known of each, these relationship lines are reasonable.
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The religious affiliation (religion) of John Morton, a Founding Father of the United States. He was a signer of the Declaration of the Independence, a delegate from Pennsylvania. ... The Religious Affiliation of; John Morton a Signer of the Declaration of Independence...
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Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury, b. in Dorsetshire about 1420, d. at Knowle, Kent, 15 Sept., 1500. He was educated ... Ecclesiastical approbation. Nihil Obstat. October 1, 1911. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York. ... Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > M > John Morton...
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John E. Morton is Managing Director, Program Planning & Economic Policy at The Pew Charitable Trusts. His planning responsibilities involve guiding overall strategy design for key projects, assessing potential initiatives and monitoring the institution's programmatic portfolio.
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