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Rachel Morton 1694–1766

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Grade scale
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Dec 1694 · Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Died 30 Aug 1766 · Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Father William Morton
Mother Elinor
Spouse John Blackburn
Children Abigail Blackburn, Ambrose Sr Blackburn, Anthony Blackburn, Elinor Blackburn, John Blackburn, Joseph Blackburn, Rachel Blackburn, Samuel Blackburn, Thomas J Blackburn, William Blackburn

Researchers connected through Rachel Morton 1694–1766

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Biography

In 1694, Rachel Morton entered the world in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland, born to william morton and elinor. Rachel Morton married john blackburn, and had children including abigail blackburn, ambrose sr blackburn, anthony blackburn, elinor blackburn, john blackburn, joseph blackburn, rachel blackburn, samuel blackburn, thomas j blackburn, william blackburn. Rachel Morton passed away in 1766 in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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

Life Timeline

1694
Birth of Rachel Morton in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
Birth
1766
Death of Rachel Morton in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Morton

This ancestor line traces from Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland (1666) to Kilmore, Armagh, , Ireland (1694) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Morton (1694–1766) was born in Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland and died in Menallen, York, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 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.
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Rachel Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rachel Morton PTP
1694–1766
Kilmore, Armagh, Ireland
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Rachel Morton's Descendants

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Rachel Morton PTP 1694–1766
  1. 1. William Blackburn PTP 1728–1802