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Wells Morton 1734–1811

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Wells Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jun 1734 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 May 1811 · Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Wills Morton
Spouse Keziah Goodwin
Children Sarah A Morton

Researchers connected through Wells Morton 1734–1811

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Wells Morton began in 1734 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Wells Morton married keziah goodwin, and had children including sarah a morton. Wells Morton passed away in 1811 in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1734
Birth of Wells Morton in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1811
Death of Wells Morton in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wells Morton

This ancestor line traces from Whitfield Hall, Northumberland, England (1532) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1734) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wells Morton (1734–1811) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Wells 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 8 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.

Related Records

Wells Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Wells Morton PTP
1734–1811
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Wells Morton's Descendants

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Wells Morton PTP 1734–1811