Background
Morton, Joseph Neil was born on September 8, 1902 in Minneapolis. Son of Joseph H. and Eva L. (Morrison) Morton.
Morton, Joseph Neil was born on September 8, 1902 in Minneapolis. Son of Joseph H. and Eva L. (Morrison) Morton.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1923. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1926.
Since practiced in St. Paul. Member firm Briggs & Morgan (and predecessors), since 1941, now of counsel. Lecturer William Mitchell College Law (formerly St. Paul College Law), 1931-1941.
Chairman Mayor's Public School Committee, 1950. Co-founder Minnesota Heart Association. President St. Paul Board Education, 1951-1955.
Member elections interim commission 63d Legislature. Former trustee Alliss Foundation. Past board directors Wilder Foundation, Minnesota Foundation, St. Paul Foundation, (president, 1972-1973), Minnesota Museum, Summit School, St. Paul Council Arts and Sciences, United Fund.
Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association (treasurer 1939-1943), Ramsey County Bar Association (president 1950-1951), American Judicature Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Psi, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Minnesota.
Married Anne Slocum, January 12, 1933. Children: Geoffrey, Anne.