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Edward H Morton 1739–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1739

Birth Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland

Death Date: March, 1821

Death Location: Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Morton(5GG)

Mother: Mary (Downes)

Spouse(s): Annie Kerr

Children(s): Sarah Morton, Moses Morton, Rebecca Morton, Margaret Morton, Martha Morton, Mary Morton, Joseph Morton, Thomas Morton, Bennett Morton, Jane Morton

The story of Edward H Morton began in 1739 in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland. In 1768, Edward H Morton resided in Cumberland, Pennsylvania. In 1779, Edward H Morton resided in Bethel, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. Edward H Morton married Annie Jane Kerr, and had children including Bennett Morton, Jane Morton, Joseph Morton, Margaret Morton, Martha Morton, Mary Morton, Moses Morton, Rebecca Morton, Sarah Jane Morton, Thomas Morton. Edward H Morton passed away in 1821 in Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward H Morton began in 1739 in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland.
  • In 1768, Edward H Morton resided in Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1779, Edward H Morton resided in Bethel, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edward H Morton married Annie Jane Kerr, and had children including Bennett Morton, Jane Morton, Joseph Morton, Margaret Morton, Martha Morton, Mary Morton, Moses Morton, Rebecca Morton, Sarah Jane Morton, Thomas Morton.
  • Edward H Morton passed away in 1821 in Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Morton(5GG)
1718–1808
Birth Location: Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Mary (Downes)
1720–1799
Birth Location: , , , Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Annie Kerr
1741–1801
Birth Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
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Children(s)

Sarah Morton
1758–1840
Birth Location: Shenandoah, VA, USA or Ireland, Ireland
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Moses Morton
1759–1823
Birth Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh County, Ireland
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Rebecca Morton
1764–1825
Birth Location: Enneskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
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Margaret Morton
1760–1839
Birth Location: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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Martha Morton
1761–1761
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary Morton
1762–1832
Birth Location: Northern Ireland, Ireland
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Joseph Morton
1766–1848
Birth Location: Inneskillen, Fermanough, Ireland
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Thomas Morton
1788–1869
Birth Location: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bennett Morton
1792–1865
Birth Location: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Morton
1759–1759
Birth Location: –
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Edward Morton's Ancestors

Self
Edward Morton
1739–1821
Birth Place: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
Parents
William “Irish Immigrant to North Carolina” “Protestant who fled persecution” Morton(5GG)
1718–1808
Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland
Mary (Downey) (Downes)
1720–1799
, , , Ireland
Grandparents
John (Morton) II
1693–1718
Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland
Jane (“Irish Ancestor”) Anderson
1697–1798
Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Morton's Descendants

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Edward (H) Morton (1739–March, 1821) m. Annie (Jane) Kerr (1741–1801)
  1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Morton 1758–1840 m. David McCarty 1737–1800 m. Lemuel Cooper 1797–1882
    1. 1. Mary McCarty 1754–1825 m. Frederick (William) Comer 1750–1792
      1. 1. Elizabeth Comer 1768–1880
      2. 2. Mary ("Polly") Comer 1777–1841 m. John (Adwell) II 1775–1832
        1. 1. Elizabeth Adwell 1820–1891
        2. 2. Adam ADWELL 1804–1870
        3. 3. John (Adwell) Jr 1805–1835
        4. 4. Sally Adwell 1800–1877
        5. 5. Susan Adwell 1799–1885
        6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Adwell 1813–1910
        7. 7. Christina Adwell 1806–1870
        8. 8. Frederick Adwell 1814–1885
        9. 9. William Adwell 1805–
        10. 10. Margaret Adwell 1809–
        11. 11. Mary (Anna) Adwell 1810–1890
        12. 12. Peggy Adwell 1797–
      3. 3. Susanna Comer 1782–1870 m. William (Frederick) Hedrick 1776–1863
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Hedrick 1811–1877
        2. 2. Phillip Hedrick 1805–1890
        3. 3. Moses HEDRICK 1807–1894
        4. 4. Catherine (Katie) Hedrick 1808–1903
        5. 5. William (Hedrick) Jr 1815–
        6. 6. John (H) Hedrick 1818–1900
        7. 7. Henry Hedrick 1820–1875
        8. 8. Christopher (Christian) Hedrick 1828–1894
        9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Hedrick 1810–1880 m. Daniel Dozier 1808–1891
    2. 2. James McCarty 1778–1870
    3. 3. Aaron (Hardwick) Mccarty 1792–1889
    4. 4. Nancy McCarty 1795–1858
    5. 5. Elizabeth ("Betsey") McCarty 1780–1869
    6. 6. Nancy McCarty 1773–1860
    7. 7. Catherine McCarty 1772–1858
    8. 8. Mary (Margaret) McCarty 1789–1850
    9. 9. Sarah (Sally Mc) Carty 1784–1857
    10. 10. Thomas McCarty 1784–1863
    11. 11. William McCarty 1786–1848
  2. 2. Moses Morton 1759–1823
  3. 3. Rebecca Morton 1764–1825
  4. 4. Margaret Morton 1760–1839
  5. 5. Martha Morton 1761–1761
  6. 6. Mary Morton 1762–1832
  7. 7. Joseph Morton 1766–1848
  8. 8. Thomas Morton 1788–1869
  9. 9. Bennett Morton 1792–1865
  10. 10. Jane Morton 1759–1759

Edward Morton's Timeline

9 Records

1739
1739
Birth of Edward H Morton in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
1768
1768
Age 29
Edward H Morton resided here in Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Pennsylvania
1779
1779
Age 40
Edward H Morton resided here in Bethel, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bethel, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1780
1780
Age 41
Edward H Morton resided here in East Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
East Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 51
Edward H Morton resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1798
1798
Age 59
Edward H Morton resided here in Somerset, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1801
Abt 1801
Age 62
Edward H Morton resided here in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
1801
6 Mar 1801
Age 62
Edward H Morton - Probate in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1821
March, 1821
Age 82
Death of Edward H Morton in Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 142

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Oyer and Terminer Court Papers, Pennsylvania State Archives; County: Cumberland; Year: 1768

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Bethel, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: East Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 324

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Somerset, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1801
    Event Place: Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1801
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March, 1821
    Event Place: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1801
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
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