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Paul Morton and his wife thought John was of Henrico Co; others had thought this was the same as the John Morton who left a will, 1722, Richmond Co. VA. They are two different men, however they each had sons named John and Thomas. It is a bit curious that John Morton of Richmond had a son Richard and so did the Thomas who was in Henrico Co.

Here are the records from Henrico:
Recorded in the Henrico Parish Church as "John Morton to John Wade's widow"; they married in 1682. She is said to have been Joanne Hughes, but I've yet to see the proof of her maiden name, although it is quoted as bing in the records of Henrico Co as John Morton married Joane Hughes, widow. It is possible that one very poor transcription could read "John Wade" instead of "Joan Hughes", widow.

http://mortonfamilyresearch.blogspot.com/2005/08/thomas-mortons-of-amelia-prince-edward.html
John Morton arrived in Virginia and settled in Varina parish, Henrico County sometime before 1689 when he was referenced in a deed between John Woodson and William Randolph. He had at least 3 sons - John, Thomas, and Joseph - mentioned in land deed transfers when John Sr died sometime around 1720/1721. Son John appears to have been the elder and Joseph the youngest.

John Woodson, Sr. Carpenter, of Henrico Par. & Co. (and Judith his wife), to William Randolph of aforesaid County & Parish Gent, in consideration of a proportionable part of ye rights, Survey & other charges in taking up & Patenting 1850 acres upon Chickahominy Swamp in same Par. & Co., conveys to said Randolph, 400 acres, being a part & dividend of above said tract, beginning at ye side of said Swamp a little above ye house where John Morton now lives (being a quarter built by and belonging to said Randolph); Judith, wife of John Woodson, relinquishes right of dower &c. Recorded Apr. 1, 1689.

Levy in the year 1690. Henrico County? To Henry Randolph, Clerk, his customary allowance, 800 pounds of tobacco in 64 casks. To Captain William Randolph for John Morton & his Indian boy for 1 Wolf's head 100 pounds tobacco... Court held 10 Oct 1690.

Sept. 28, 1691: Samuel Knibb, of Henrico Co. in Virginia, Planter, to William Randolph, of same County, Gent, for 3600 pounds good merchantable tobacco & casqued, 300 acres in aforesaid County on S. side of Chickahominy Swamp or River, beginning at upper corner of land belonging to said Randolph, formerly purchased of John Woodson, of aforesaid County (Sr.) & now in occupation of John Morton; being part of a greater dividend granted unto said Woodson by patent dated 23 Apr. - & by said Woodson conveyed to aforesaid Knibb & Jeremiah Brown by conveyance dated 2 June 1689 & acknowledged & recorded in records of Henrico Court 2 June 1690 & now by death of aforesaid Brown belonging solely to aforesaid Knibb. John Worsham, by power of attorney to him directed by Sarah, wife of aforesaid Samuel Knibb, relinquished her dower right. Recorded 1 Oct 1691.

John Woodson Sr. of Henrico Co., to John Morton, for 2000 pounds of good bright tobacco in cask and -" (the description of the property conveyed has been entirely rotted away). Recorded Aug 1, 1698
John Woodson, acknowledges conveyance of land to John Morton; Woodson's wife by her attorney, John Woodson, Jr., relinquished her dower right. Aug 1, 1698.
Henrico Records 1697-1704, p.97

Oct 7, 1700, John (mark I) Morton, of Henrico County, Planter, to William Randolph, of same County, Gent, for 2000 pounds of tobacco, 200 acres in County aforesaid on S. side of Chickahominy Swamp; being one moiety or half of that tract of land by me purchased of John Woodson containing about 400 acres as by conveyance dated 1 Aug -; adjoining lands of said Randolph (where said Morton now lives). Wit: Litt'y, Wm. Recorded 8 Oct 1700.
Henrico DB 1697-1704, p.192.

In 1710 records of Henrico County stated John Morton's claim that he had imported himself and his wife from England so he was entitled to a land grant.

Then 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.]
William Randolph, Joseph Royal, Jr., Henry Wood prove deeds of lease & release dated 18 & 19 days of May 1720 from John Randolph to John, Thomas & Joseph Moreton. Court held July 1720.

Henrico Co formed 1734, Richmond is the county seat.
Richmond is also an independent city in Virginia - with its own set of records. Richmond Co was formed of old Rappahannock Co.
Sittenburne Parish was in Old Rappahannock Co 1664-1692; Essex 1692-1704; Richmond 1769-1732, and in King George Co 1720-1732.

Records of a John Morton in Richmond Co VA, in the same time period would likely be a different person.

His will names sons Richard, James, Thomas, wife Deborah, Mary and Winifred Morton whose relationship is not stated, and sons William and John. His estate inventoried and appraised.

Richmond Co., VA.
1721---July 27, Will Book4, page 209.
I, John Morton of the Parish of Sittenbourne
in the County of Richmond being sick and weak of body, but of sound mind and
memory, praised be the name of Almighty God for the same, do make, and
ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth;
remaking and making void and null any will or wills before by me made or
sealed or published. First and principally I bequeath my soul to God who
gave it, and my body to the earth ot be buried in decent order at the
discretion of my Exors. hereafter named. Hoping for a joyful meeting at the
resurrection of the Just throughthe merits of my blessed Redeemer, Jesus
Christ.
ITEM: I give unto my son, Richard Morton all that parcel of land which I
bought and purchased of Lawrence Parker.
ITEM: I give unto my two sons James and Thomas Morton and to all of the
heirs of their Bodies, the plantation and land thereto belonging whereon I
now live after the decease of my loving wife, Deborah Morton and for want of
such heirs to Mary and Winifred Morton and their heirs forever.
ITEM; I give unto my son WILLIAM MORTON, four shillings cash.
ITEM: I give unto my son, JOHN MORTON, four shillings cash.
ITEM: I give unto my dear loving wife, DEBORAH MORTON, all my estate real
and personnot before given, and I do make and ordain my said loving wife,
DEBORAH MORTON Exor. of this my las Will and Testament.in witness whereof I have hereuntoset my hand and seal this 27th day of July 1721.

JOHN x MORTON ( seal)
Signed,sealed and delivered by the testator in presence of us, J. DAVIS,
MATHEW DAVIS.
At a Court billed for Richmond Co. the 2nd day of May 1722.
This will was proved and admitted to record, Signed: Marmadure Beckwith,
C.C. : Book 4, page 210

Marriage	1682	Henrico County, Virginia - Joanne Hughes
Death	Bef 1720	Henrico County, Virginia
Birth		Warwickshire, England

Spouse	Joanne Hughes ( - )
Child	John Morton Jr. (1684 - )
Child	Thomas Morton (1690 - 1731)
Child	Joseph Morton ( - 1753)