JOHN MORTON

[courtesy of Laura Wright, 8th-great granddaughter of John Morton]

1724-1777

Signer of the Declaration of Independence (Pennsylvania)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: little formal education

Occupation: surveyor, farmer, judge

Political Affiliation:

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References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

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Ruth L.Springer, John Morton in Contemporary Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1967

Articles

Charles L. Goodrich, "John Morton," in Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, 1856

Links

MORTON, John, 1724-1777 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
John Morton (ushistory.org: Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
John Morton (Signers of the Declaration of Independence -- National Park Service)
John Morton (Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence)