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In 1720, John Randolph of York Co VA transferred to Thomas Moreton, Joseph Moreton, and John Moreton, of Henrico, planters, 436 acres, S side of white oak swamp to be divided: Thomas, 212 acres next to Chickahominy swamp; Joseph 112 acres next adjoining; the remaining 112 to John. Land which had descended to John Randolph from his father William Randolph, dec'd. In the will of Capt. William Randolph, 1713, his sons John & Richard were given three tracts bought of John Woodson, Sam Knibbs & John Moreton, 900 acres on the Chickahominy - Richard the upper part, and John the lower part. [Obviously part of this was the 200 acres John Morton had transferred to William Randolph in 1700.]

6 Jun 1730, Thomas Moreton was granted 354 acres in Prince George Co, south side of Appomattox River above William Lax; PB 13, p.451

1731. John Morton sold to Richard Morton, son of Thomas Morton, late of Henrico, for 2500# tobo already paid by Thomas Morton dec'd, a tract granted by patent to John Woodson Sr on Thomas Morton's former line on the Chicahominy Swamp and along James Cockes line to a line of Thomas Morton, dec'd.


http://mortonfamilyresearch.blogspot.com/2005/08/thomas-mortons-of-amelia-prince-edward.html

“Thomas Morton (1) is probably the man to whom John Randolph conveyed 212 acres in 1720, Thomas Morton (1) is dead before February 1731, as his will was filed in Henrico County 9 February 1730/31. Thomas Morton (1) was married to Elizabeth Woodson, who after his death eventually married Edward Goode after 1740. In August 1734 Elizabeth Morton is described as the ‘relict of Thomas Morton’ of Henrico County.” Of this Thomas, no more need be said, as he never lived in the area of Prince George, which then became Amelia and finally Prince Edward.
On 6 June 1730, Thomas Moreton was granted 354 acres of land in Prince George County on the south side of Appomattox River above William Lax. [http://www.lva.lib.va.us/index.htm]

Will of Thomas Morton, filed in Henrico Co, VA, dated 9 Feb 1730/1, recorded Apr 1731. Eldest son Richard received 212 acres where Thomas was living, Thomas 250 acres on south side of Appomattox in Prince George County (later Amelia then Prince Edward), John 200 acres in Prince George on south side of Appomattox adjoining Thomas, Ann the eldest daughter 150 acres adjoining John, and Judith 150 acres adjoining Ann. Witnesses to the will were Joseph Allfriend, Richard Truman, Robert Speare. [Deed book 1731 part 1, p. 293]

On 25 May 1734, Elizabeth Moreton (relict of Thomas) of Henrico County was granted 400 acres of land in Prince George County on the South side of the Appomattox between William Bay and David Lisle’s lines. [http://www.lva.lib.va.us/index.htm]

On 1 Aug 1734, Elizabeth Moreton was granted 239 acres of land in Prince George County on the south side of Appomattox River adjoining her deceased husbands and David Lisles lines. [http://www.lva.lib.va.us/index.htm]

On 20 Dec 1740 in Amelia County, Elizabeth (x) Morton of Henrico Co, widow of Thomas Morton, “for natural love & affection for my dearly loved children” deeded lands in Amelia to her children: Thomas Morton (58 acres as part of patent to Elizabeth 1 Aug 1734 joining land given to him in father’s will of 9 Feb 1730/1), John Morton (159 acres as part of patent to Elizabeth 1 Aug 1734 joining land given to him in father’s will of 9 Feb 1730/1), Ann Gathright (150 acres as part of patent to Elizabeth 1 Aug 1734 joining lands of John Morton) wife of William Gathright, and Judith Morton (150 acres as part of patent to Elizabeth 1 Aug 1734 joining land of Ann Gathright). Included also was Elizabeth’s nephew Samuel Morton (? acres on Appomattox River as part of patent to Elizabeth 1 Aug 1734), son of John Morton of Henrico County. Wit: Edward Goode, Richard Morton & Mark Clarke. [Amelia County Deeds Vols 1-2, 1734-1747, FHL US/CAN film 30431]

Birth	1690	Virginia
Marriage	Abt 1718	Elizabeth Woodson
Death	1731	Henrico County, Virginia

Spouse	Elizabeth Woodson (1699 - )
Child	Ann Morton (1718 - )
Child	Richard Morton (1720 - 1815)
Child	Judith Morton (1723 - )
Child	Thomas Morton (1726 - 1802)
Child	John Morton (1729 - 1796)

Father	John Morton ( - 1720)
Mother	Joanne Hughes ( - )
Sibling	John Morton Jr. (1684 - )
Sibling	Joseph Morton ( - 1753)