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Joseph Morton 1709 – 1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 27, 1709

Birth Location: Charlotte, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Jun 28, 1782

Death Location: Charlotte, Virginia, USA

Father: John Morton

Mother: Joane Hughes

Spouse(s): Jane None, Elizabeth Davis, Sarah Middleton

Children(s): Susannah Morton, John Morton, Susannah Morton

The story of Joseph Morton began in 1709 in Charlotte, Virginia, USA. Joseph Morton married Jane, Elizabeth Davis, Sarah Middleton, and had children including Susannah Morton, John Morton, Susannah Morton. Joseph Morton passed away in 1782 in Charlotte, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Morton began in 1709 in Charlotte, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Morton married Jane, Elizabeth Davis, Sarah Middleton, and had children including Susannah Morton, John Morton, Susannah Morton.
  • Joseph Morton passed away in 1782 in Charlotte, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Morton
1655 – 1722
Birth Location: Durham, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Joane Hughes
1655 – 1714
Birth Location: Durham, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)

Jane None
1688 – 1735
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Davis
1687 –
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Middleton
1698 – 1743
Birth Location: Whitby, Henrico, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Susannah Morton
1718 – 1777
Birth Location: King William, King William, Virginia, USA
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John Morton
1733 – 1792
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
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Susannah Morton
1718 – 1777
Birth Location: King William, King William, Virginia, USA
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Joseph Morton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Morton
1709 – 1782
Birth Place: Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Morton
1655 – 1722
Durham, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Joane Hughes
1655 – 1714
Durham, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Sir (William) MORTON
1605 – 1672
Newcastle Northumberland, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Lady (Anne) Smyth
1610 – 1661
Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Steven Hughes
1630 – 1690
Kent, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Sarah (Eliza) Woodson
1630 – 1687
Dorsett, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Morton
1580 – 1626
John Smyth
1567 – 1642
Elizabeth Bayns
1562 – 1620
Thomas Hughes
1615 – 1665
Judith Miller
1610 – 1668
Colonel Alumni
1586 – 1644
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Morton
1557 – 1624
Margaret Beauchamp
1562 – 1660
William Hughes
1578 – 1627
Evelyn Spittle
Lady Hammon
1565 – 1586

Joseph Morton's Descendants

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Joseph Morton (Dec 27, 1709 – Jun 28, 1782) m. Jane (1688 – 1735) m. Elizabeth Davis (1687 – ) m. Sarah Middleton (1698 – 1743)
  1. 1. Susannah Morton (1718 – Feb 15, 1777) m. John (H) Mullins\Mullens (1729 – 1772)
    1. 1. Hannah Mullins (1738 – Bet. 1744–1847)
    2. 2. Precious Mullins (1738 – 1744)
    3. 3. Joshua Mullins (1738 – 1744)
    4. 4. Joseph Mullins (2 Mar 1739 – 1834)
    5. 5. David (Daniel) Mullins (Mar 6 1742 – 1795)
    6. 6. Martha Mullens (1748 – 1812) m. John Durham (1750 – 1810)
      1. 1. Elizabeth Durham (1770 – 17 January 1848)
      2. 2. William Durham (1773 – 1850) m. Catherine Bunton (1774 – 1850)
        1. 1. Sarah (Sallie) Durham (May 1803 – Jul 1879)
        2. 2. Isaac Durham (1800 – About 1870) m. Martha Carrothers (abt 1801 – Before 11 October 1850) m. Milly (Ann) Muerer (1825 – after 1880) m. Mary Harris (1824 – 1860)
        3. 3. Samuel Durham (30 Dec 1815 – 1887) m. Sarah Nicholson (Abt 1836 – )
      3. 3. John Durham (16 Apr 1774 – 19 Sep 1855) m. Celia Bonham (10 Mar 1782 – 27 Oct 1868) m. Celia Bonham (10 Mar 1782 – 27 Oct 1868)
        1. 1. Phebe Durham (30 Aug 1802 – 20 May 1872) m. Mason Owens (8 Jan 1798 – 2 Apr 1842)
      4. 4. Lucy Durham (30 Mar 1785 – 15 Apr 1855) m. Matthew Kelly m. Michael Whoberry
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Abt. 1827 – )
    7. 7. John Mullins (1758 – 25 February 1838) m. Nancy Gentry (1764 – 10 August 1855)
      1. 1. Joseph Mullins (30 July 1794 – )
      2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Mullins (25 June 1796 – )
      3. 3. Daniel (Duff) Mullins (14 July 1799 – 1870)
      4. 4. Rachel Mullins (1802 – 1834)
      5. 5. Joshua Mullins (12 April 1808 – 15 April 1900)
      6. 6. Elizabeth Mullins (1811 – 1893)
    8. 8. Agness Mullins (1 Feb 1760 – 1810)
  2. 2. John Morton (20 Nov 1733 – 1792) m. Lucinda Blakeley

Joseph Morton's Timeline

6 Records

1693
1693
Birth of Joseph Morton in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA
1695
1695
Birth of Joseph Morton in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1709
Dec 27, 1709
Birth of Joseph Morton in Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Charlotte, Virginia, USA
1753
22 Mar 1753
Age 44
Death of Joseph Morton in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1753
1753
Age 44
Death of Joseph Morton in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1782
Jun 28, 1782
Age 73
Death of Joseph Morton in Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Charlotte, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1695
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 291
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1048.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 571.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS
    [5] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1693
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 27, 1709
    Event Place: Charlotte, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1691
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1691; Page Number: 363

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1753
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 291
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1753
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 28, 1782
    Event Place: Charlotte, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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