Background
Morton, Joy was born on September 27, 1855 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of J. Sterling and Caroline (Joy) Morton.
Morton, Joy was born on September 27, 1855 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of J. Sterling and Caroline (Joy) Morton.
Descendant Richard Morton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1625. On mother’s side descendant Thomas Joy, who built the first town-house of Boston, 1650, a replica of which Mr. Morton now owns, at Pier Northern 1, near mouth of Chicago River.
Educated Talbot Hall, Nebraska City, Nebraska.
Judge George B. Lake, of Omaha, September 23, 1880. Children—Jean (Mistress Joseph M. Cudahy), Sterling. Married second, Margaret Gray, January 16, 1917.
Senior member firm Joy Morton & Company, since 1885.
Chairman of the Board Morton Salt Company, president Standard Office Company, Morton Building Corporation Founder of the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois—a foundation for practical, scientific research work in horticulture and agriculture. Home: Lisle, Du Page Company, Illinois.
Member firm Joy Morton & Company, since 1885.
Married Carrie, daughter Married second, Margaret Gray, January 16, 1917. Children: Jean (Mistress Joseph M. Cudahy), Sterling.