Background
Morton, John was born in 1724 in Ridley, Pennsylvania, circa. Son of John and Mary (Archer) Morton.
Morton, John was born in 1724 in Ridley, Pennsylvania, circa. Son of John and Mary (Archer) Morton.
General Assembly.
Member Pennsylvania General Assembly. Member Stamp Acting Congress, 1765. Member Continental Congress from Pennsylvania, 1774-1777, cast deciding vote for Declaration of Independence, also signer.
Married Anne Justice, 1754, 8 children.