Who was Thomas Morton?

Thomas Morton (1762–1853) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Morton 1762–1853

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

Born 14 May 1762 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 29 Mar 1853 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Morton

Mother Elizabeth Bennett

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

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Find a Grave Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Morton

Elizabeth Bennett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1762, Thomas Morton entered the world in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john morton and elizabeth bennett. Thomas Morton passed away in 1853 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1762

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

Birth

1853

Death of Thomas Morton in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Morton

This ancestor line traces from Hertogenbo, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (1200) to Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1762) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Morton (1762–1853) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Thomas 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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