Who was Betty Morton?

Betty Morton (1759–1761) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Betty Morton 1759–1761

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Betty Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 May 1759 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 8 Feb 1761 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Morton

Mother Elizabeth Bennett

Siblings Elisabeth Morton, Hannah Morton, John Morton, John T James Morton, Levi Morton, Lucy Morton, Mary Morton, Priscilla Morton, Thomas Morton

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Morton

Elizabeth Bennett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Betty Morton began in 1759 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Betty Morton passed away in 1761 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1759

Birth of Betty Morton in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1761

Death of Betty Morton in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Betty Morton

This ancestor line traces from Pettistree, Suffolk, England (1580) to Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1759) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Betty Morton (1759–1761) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.