YourRoots by Genomelink

William Prescott Morton 1768–1852

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1768 · York, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 7 Oct 1852 · Blount, Tennessee, United States
Children Samuel Greenberry Morton, Silas Lazarus Morton

Researchers connected through William Morton 1768–1852

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Morton 1768–1852

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

William Prescott Morton was born in 1768 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. William Prescott Morton had children including samuel greenberry morton, silas lazarus morton. William Prescott Morton passed away in 1852 in Blount, Tennessee, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1768
Birth of William Prescott Morton in York, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1852
Death of William Prescott Morton in Blount, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Morton

This ancestor line traces from Chanceford Two, York, PA, USA (1733) to York, Pennsylvania, United States (1768) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

William Morton (1768–1852) was born in York, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Blount, Tennessee, United States. 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 William 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.
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.

William Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Prescott Morton PTP
1768–1852
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Morton's Descendants

1.
WM
William Prescott Morton PTP 1768–1852