Harold Coleman Morton

Background

Morton, Harold Coleman was born on May 17, 1895 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John and Lillian (Bowers) Morton.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1916.

Career

Partner firm, Hanna and Morton, Los Angeles, from 1919. Independent oil operator, from 1934. Board directors Western Oil and Gas Association.

Achievements

• Bar: California 1916.

Membership

Trustee University of Southern California. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member American Bar Association, State Bar California, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Los Angeles Club.

Connections

Married Dorothy F. Smith, December 23, 1916. Children: Barbara (Mistress Joseph C. Shell), Betty (Mistress Richard K. Jamison), Lynn, Dorothy (Mistress Richard W. Wheaton).

Father:

John Morton

Mother:

Lillian (Bowers) Morton

Spouse:

Dorothy F. Smith

child:

Dorothy Morton (Mistress Richard W. Wheaton)

child:

Betty Morton (Mistress Richard K. Jamison)

child:

Barbara Morton (Mistress Joseph C. Shell)

child:

Lynn Morton