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George Morton 1585–1624

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have George 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through George Morton 1585–1624

and 5 more tree owners connected with George Morton 1585–1624

Biography

The story of George Morton began in 1585 in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England. George Morton married juliana carpenter, and had children including sarah morton. George Morton passed away in 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Signers of the Mayflower Compact

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

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    Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

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    Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography

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    Marriage Records Leiden, Netherlands, Marriage Index

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    Record Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-33

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    Record Netherlands, Marriage Index, 1524-1899

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    Record Netherlands, Marriage Index, 1524-1972

Life Timeline

1585
Birth of George Morton in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1624
Death of George Morton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Morton

This ancestor line traces from Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, England (1387) to Austerfield, Yorkshire, England (1585) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Morton (1585–1624) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.

George Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Morton PTP
1585–1624
Austerfield, Yorkshire, England
Parents
George Morton PTP
1585–1624
Austerfield, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
George Morton PTP
1585–1624
Austerfield, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Morton's Descendants

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GM
George Morton PTP 1585–1624