Background
Morton, James St. Clair was born on September 24, 1829 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Doctor Samuel George and Rebecca Grellet (Pearsall) Morton.
Morton, James St. Clair was born on September 24, 1829 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Doctor Samuel George and Rebecca Grellet (Pearsall) Morton.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1851.
Assistant engr; chief engr. General United States Volunteers, 1862. Chief engr; major Corps Engineers, 1863.
Assistant to chief engr.