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Sons William, Richard, John, and Quin were all Baptist ministers in Clark County, KY. There is an old Morton cemetery on Grimes Rd., Winchester, KY.

12 Dec 1780 James Tinsley of Bedford County to John Morton, son of Richard, of Prince Edward County, for 1600 pounds, 332 acres of land in Prince Edward County on branches of Sandy River and Saylor's Creek adjoining Webb, Callicoat, Smith, Holloway, Thomas Turpin, and Michael Turpin; now known by Cheapham, Joseph Hawkins, Thos. Tanner, Nicholas Vaughn; land inherited from James father Thomas deceased. Signed James Tinsley, Elizabeth (her mark +) Tinsley. Wit: Joel Johnson, Paul Michaux Cunningham, Laban Hawkins, Richard Fergerson. Recorded Jun 1781. (6-396)

The above tract was sold in two years.
30 Dec 1782 John Morton of Prince Edward County to John Mitchell of Amelia County, for 206 pounds 5 shillings, 332 acres of land in Prince Edward County on branches of Sandy River and Saylors Creek adjoining Webb, Calticoat, Smith, Holloway, Thomas Tucker, and Michael Turpin; now known by James Cheatham, Joseph Hawkins, Thomas Tanner, Nicholas Vaughn. Signed John Morton. Wit: David Morton, Joel Mosley, William Mitchell. Recorded 18 Aug 1783. (7-137)

12 Oct 1782 Henry Roberts and his wife Judith of St Patricks Parish, Prince Edward county to John Morton of same, for 100 pounds, 100 acres of land in Prince Edward County adjoining Jacob Gauldings, Josiah Gauldings, Robert Lawson, Jesse Gauldings. Signed Henry Roberts, Judith (her mark X) Roberts. Wit: Jonathan Morton, David Morton, Jesse Gauldings. Final recording 20 Oct 1788 (last witness). (8-60)

In 1784, John Morton Jr was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 1 white tythe over 21, 0 slaves under 16, 2 slaves over 16 - Tom, Bibb, 2 horses, 6 cattle.
In 1785, John Morton Jr was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 1 white tythe over 21, 0 white males 16-21, 1 slaves over 16, 4 slaves under 16: Sancho, Beda, Phil, Julius, Sall; 2 horses, 6 cattle.

John Morton Jr was listed as head of household in 1785 census for Prince Edward County with 7 whites, 1 dwelling, and 1 other building.

In 1786, John Morton Jr was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 1 white tithe over 21, 0 white males 16-21, 0 slaves over 16, 3 slaves under 16, 2 horses, 7 cattle.
In 1787, John Morton Jr was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 0 white tithes over 21, 0 white males 16-21, 0 slaves over 16, 3 slaves under 16, 0 horses, 7 cattle.

1 Apr 1788 John Morton Jr of Prince Edward County to George Smith of same, for 175 pounds, 125 acres of land in Prince Edward County on lower side of Little Buffalo River. Signed John Morton Jr. Wit: Francis (his mark X) Drenchard, Mary Ann Hayes. Talitha, John's wife, relinquishes her dower. Recorded 21 Apr 1788. (8-53) [Where did this land come from?]

In 1788, John Morton was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 1 white tithe, 1 slave over 16, 0 slaves under 16, 1 horse.

22 Oct 1788 Edward Houchins of Goochland County to John Morton of Prince Edward County, for 200 pounds, 200 acres of land in Prince Edward County of both sides of Great Creek, land that Edward purchased from Robert Martin. Signed Edward Houchins. Wit: Walthall Holcombe, Samuel Carter, Frank Houchins, John (his mark X) Tuggle. Final recording 20 Apr 1789. (8-144)

In 1789, John Morton was on personal property tax list for Prince Edward County with 1 white tithe over 15, 2 slaves over 16, 0 slaves under 16, 2 horses.

The Briery River location would be near that of his uncle Thomas Morton.
15 Feb 1790 John Morton to John Spaulding, for 50 pounds, 100 acres of land in Prince Edward County on Dry Creek and the banks of Briery River adjoining Robert Martin. Signed Jno Morton Jr, Tallitha (her mark X) Morton. Wit: Baker LeGrand, Josiah Gaulding, Francis Hurt, Gideon Glenn. Recorded 20 Sep 1790. (8-241)

25 Mar 1790 John Morton of Prince Edward County to Martin Smith of same, for 73 pounds, 100 acres of land in Prince Edward County on south side of Briery River adjoining McGehee's corner, Martin's line, Booker's line, and Gaulding's line, land purchase from Francis Houchin with part already sold to Joseph Gaulding. Signed John Morton Jr, Talitha (her mark X) Morton. Wit: John Holcomb, A Johnston, Lee Bird. Talitha relinquishes her dower. Recorded 19 Jul 1790. (8-308)


In 1792, John was on the tax list for Clark County, KY.

Head of household over age 45 in 1810 census in Clark County, KY with 1 female 26-45, 1 male & 1 female 10-16, 1 male & 4 females under 10.

Head of household over age 45 in 1820 census living in Clark County, KY with 1 female over 45, 1 male 16-25 (John), 1 female 10-15.

Head of household age 70-79 in 1830 census living in Clark County, KY with 1 female 70-79, 1 male 20-29 (John), & 1 female 15-19.

Birth	16 Aug 1757	Prince Edward County, Virginia
Marriage	10 Sep 1778	Prince Edward County, Virginia - Talitha Tinsley
Death	29 May 1839	Clark County, Kentucky

Spouse	Talitha Tinsley (1757 - 1847)
Child	David Morton (1779 - 1824)
Child	Jonathan Morton (1779 - 1852)
Child	Quin Morton (1781 - 1837)
Child	Mary Morton (1783 - )
Child	Elizabeth "Betsy" Morton (1785 - )
Child	Talitha Morton (1787 - 1858)
Child	Lucy Morton (1789 - 1841)
Child	William Morton (1791 - 1858)
Child	Richard Morton (1793 - 1827)
Child	Susanna Quinn Morton (1796 - )
Child	John Morton (1800 - 1863)

Father	Richard Morton (1720 - 1815)
Mother	Judith Quin ( - )
Sibling	Jonathan Morton ( - 1818)
Sibling	Samuel Packwood Morton (1745 - 1834)
Sibling	Quin Morton (1749 - 1805)
Sibling	David Morton ( - 1824)
Sibling	Sarah Morton (1753 - 1819)
Sibling	Susanna Morton ( - )
Sibling	Lucy Morton (1765 - 1795)