YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joshua Morton 1744–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1744

Birth Location: Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 13 FEB 1827

Death Location: Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Samuel Morton

Mother: Lydia Smith

Spouse(s): Azubah Graves

Children(s): Joshua Morton, Joshua Morton, Lydia Morton

In 1744, Joshua Morton entered the world in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to Samuel Morton And Lydia Smith. In 1800, Joshua Morton resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts. Joshua Morton married Azubah Graves, and had children including Joshua Morton, Joshua Morton, Lydia Morton. Joshua Morton passed away in 1827 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Joshua Morton
JM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1744, Joshua Morton entered the world in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to Samuel Morton And Lydia Smith.
  • In 1800, Joshua Morton resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Joshua Morton married Azubah Graves, and had children including Joshua Morton, Joshua Morton, Lydia Morton.
  • Joshua Morton passed away in 1827 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Morton's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Morton
1744–1827
Birth Place: Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Morton
1709–1793
Hatfield,Hampshire County,Massachusetts
Lydia Smith
1711–1804
Hatfield,Hampshire County,Massachusetts
Grandparents
Abraham Morton
1676–1765
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Kellogg
1683–1755
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Nathaniel Smith
1671–1740
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Mary (DICKINSON) Smith
1673–1718
Hatfield, Hampshire, MA
Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1640–1710
Ruth Edwards
1643–1714
samuel Kellogg
1623–1711
Sarah Kellogg
1660–1718
Lieutenant Smith
1632–1685
Rebecca Foote
1634–1701
Nathaniel Dickinson
1643–1710
Hannah Beardsley
1642–1679
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Morton
1624–1686
Phoebe Cooper
1625–1663
John Edwards
1600–1664
Dorothy Moulton
1618–1712
Martin Kellogg
1595–1661
Prudence Bird
1596–1671
Thomas ROOTE
1605–1694
Elizabeth Field
1618–1691
Samuel Smith
1602–1680
Elizabeth Smith
1602–1686
Deacon Dickinson
1600–1676
Anna Gull
1606–1679
William *
1603–1661
Mary Harvey
1605–1668

Joshua Morton's Descendants

1.
JM
Joshua Morton (20 Oct 1744–13 FEB 1827) m. Azubah Graves (04 NOV 1750–Nov. 30, 1823)
  1. 1. Joshua Morton 1778–1872
  2. 2. Joshua Morton –1777
  3. 3. Lydia Morton 1779–1867 m. John Sanderson 1769–1831
    1. 1. John (H.) Sanderson 1814–1898
    2. 2. Horatio (Morton) Sanderson 1819–1835

Joshua Morton's Timeline

3 Records

1744
20 Oct 1744
Birth of Joshua Morton in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1800
1800
Age 56
Joshua Morton resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
1827
13 FEB 1827
Age 83
Death of Joshua Morton in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1744
    Event Place: Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 16; Page: 285; Image: 297; Family History Library Film: 205617

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 FEB 1827
    Event Place: Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE