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Hugh Morton 1812–1890

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1812 · Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 09 Jan 1890 · Waterloo Terrace, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Father Hugh Morton

Mother Grizael Stirling

Siblings Alexander Morton, Barbara Morton, George Morton, Grissle Morton, Grizel Morton, Janet Morton, Jean Morton, John Morton, Robert Morton, William Morton

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Hugh Morton

Grizael Stirling

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Biography

The story of Hugh Morton began in 1812 in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Hugh Morton passed away in 1890 in Waterloo Terrace, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

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1812

Birth of Hugh Morton in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland

Birth

1890

Death of Hugh Morton in Waterloo Terrace, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Morton

This ancestor line traces from Galston, Ayr, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1773) to Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland (1812) across 2 generations.

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: Hugh Morton (1812–1890) was born in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Waterloo Terrace, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Hugh Morton PTP

1812–1890

Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland