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Ephraim Morton 1671–1718

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ephraim Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1671 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Apr 1718 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father George Morton Deacon
Mother Joanna Kempton
Spouse Hannah Faunce (1678–1760)
Children Elkanah Morton
Siblings Abigail Rebecca Marton, Ann Morton, Elizabeth Morton, George Morton, Hannah Morton, Joanna Morton, Manasseh Morton, Rebeckah Morton, Ruth Morton, Thomas Morton, Timothy Morton

Researchers connected through Ephraim Morton 1671–1718

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ephraim Morton 1671–1718

Biography

The story of Ephraim Morton began in 1671 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Ephraim Morton married hannah faunce, and had children including elkanah morton. Ephraim Morton passed away in 1718 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Ephraim Morton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Ephraim Morton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ephraim Morton

This ancestor line traces from Throcking, Hertfordshire, England (1443) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ephraim Morton (1671–1718) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, 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 Ephraim 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 10 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.

Ephraim Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ephraim Morton PTP
1671–1718
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ephraim Morton's Descendants

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Ephraim Morton PTP 1671–1718 m. Hannah Faunce PTP 1678–1760