Wilson Relations: Morton Family

compiled by Steve Wilson, last updated August 29, 2016.
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Descendants

Outline

James Morton♦, m. 26 Apr. 1718 at Prestonkirk to Margaret Kellie
- Adam Morton (bap. 19 Nov. 1721, Prestonkirk)
- Patrick Morton♦ (bap. 13 Dec. 1724, Prestonkirk), m. 20 May 1751 at North Berwick to Christian Lugton (bap. 27 Feb. 1726, North Berwick)
- James Morton♦ (bap. 3 Feb. 1728, Prestonkirk), m. 10 June 1763 at Prestonkirk to Isabel Tait
- Elizabeth Morton (bap. 13 Dec. 1730, Prestonkirk)

Our Descent

James Morton, m. 1718 to Margaret Kellie

Patrick Morton (1724--), m. 1751 to Christian Lugton (1726--)

Margaret Morton (1754-1830), m. by 1778 to William Manderson (1738-1824)

Mary Manderson (1781-1851), m. 1805 to James Whitecross (1782-1860)

Margaret Whitecross (1815-1890), p. Alexander Russell (1814-1885)

Jessie Russell (c1854-1944), m. 1875 to John Wilson (1844-1899)

John George Wilson (1880-1958), m. 1904 to Mary Ellen Ford (1885-1960)

Andrew Conley Wilson (1925-2006), m. 1952 to Louise Alvina Schueler (1931-2005)

Documentation ♦

Adam Morton (1768--): m. Ann Watt

3 Nov. 1796, "Adam Morton in this parish and Anne Watt in the parish of Dunbar gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage, and being regularly proclaimed and no objection offered were married" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
Oct. 1797, "[born] Septr 28 [baptised Octr 8 Elizabeth, [parents] Adam Morton Ann Watt, [witnesses] Robert Morton James Morton" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
20 Oct. 1859, marriage at East Linton of Andrew Foggo, ag laborer at Stenton, widower, age 47, son of Andrew Foggo, miller, and Elizabeth McGrigor; and Isabella Morton, domestic servant at East Linton, age 50, daughter of Adam Morton, ag laborer, and deceased Ann Watt [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Marriage Registrations]
31 May 1868, death of Elizabeth Glass, age 67, spouse of Robert Glass, daughter of deceased Adam Morton and deceased Ann Watt, informant husband Robert Glass [Scotland, Stenton, Death Registrations]

Agnes Morton (1762--): m. John White

13 July 1783, "John White Labr and Agnes Morton his wife had a son born 4th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation and named Alexander" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
15 Apr. 1787, "John White Labr and Agnes Morton his wife had a daughter born 10th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation named Christian" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
3 May 1789, "James Cowan Labr and Joan Morton his wife had a son born 2d baptized the above date in presence of John White and Robert Morton named George" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
28 Feb. 1790, "John White Labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a daughter born 26th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation named Agnes" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 Oct. 1793, "John White & Agnes Morton his wife had a daughter born 8th & baptd the above date in presence of the Congn Helen" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
14 May 1797, "John White labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a son born 10th & baptd the above date in presence of the Congregation named Peter" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]

Agnes Morton (1772-1836): m. Andrew Watt

9 Apr. 1796, "April 9th 1796 Andrew Wat ploughman in Kingston and Agness Morton in the parish of N Berwick gave up their names to be proclaimed the two Sundays following next. Wm Graham S.C." [Scotland, Dirleton, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
21 Aug. 1796, "Andw Watt labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a son born 18th & baptd the above date in presence of the Congn Andrew" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
31 Mar. 1799, "Andw Watt labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a daughter born 27th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation and named Isabel" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
28 June 1801, "Andrew Watt Labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a son born 26th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation named James" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
15 July 1804, "Andrew Watt Labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a daughter born 11th Inst baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation named Euphemia" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
5 July 1807, "Andrew Watt labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a son born 28th June & baptized the above date in presence of the Congregn named Peter" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
23 Dec. 1810, "Andrew Watt Labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a Daughter born 17th Current & baptized the above date in presence of Francis Hyslop & Alexr Lugton & named Christian" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
5 Mar. 1815, "Andrew Watt Labr & Agnes Morton his wife had a son born the 22d of Febry last & baptized the above date in presence of James Logan & William Weir & named William" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
3 Nov. 1836, "Agnes Morton, [age] 62 [died]" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Burials]
5 May 1868, death of Thomas Watt, age 57, spouse of Jane Davidson, son of deceased Andrew Watt and deceased Agnes Morton, informant grandson James Watt [Scotland, Haddington, Death Registrations]

Elizabeth Morton (1797-1868): m. Robert Glass (c1806--)

10 May 1829, "Robt Glass of this Parish and Elizabeth Morton of the Parish of North Berwick, compeared this day before the Kirk Session and were rebuked by the Moderator for their irregular marriage of which they produced a certificate dated Coldstream April 18th 1829, and were exhorted to live as married persons" [Scotland, Whittinghame, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
9 May 1830, "At Church, 9th May 1830, Ann, born 27th March, daughter to Robert Glass, shepherd in Elmscleugh and Elizabeth Morton his wife" [Scotland, Innerwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
4 June 1834, "4 June 1834, Adam, lawful son of Robert Glass and Elizabeth Morton, was born on the Fourth, and baptized on the Twenty third day of June, One thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Four before the witnesses Thomas Reid and James Lamb, by the Revd John Lumsden. 1 Febry 1832, Robert, son of Robert Glass and Elizabeth Morton his wife, was born on the First day of February One thousand eight Hundred and Thirty two and baptized on the Tenth day of March following by the Revd John Lumsden before these witnesses Thomas Trench and John Lamb" [Scotland, Whittinghame, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
19 Dec. 1836, "James, son of Robert Glass and Elizabeth Morton was born on the Nineteenth day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty six, and baptized on the Eighth day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty seven by the Revd John Lumsden before these witnesses John Glass & James Morton" [Scotland, Whittinghame, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1841, res. East Mains, Robert Glass 34 ag laborer Y, Elisabeth 40 Y, Ann 11 Y, Robert 9 Y, Adam 7 Y, James 4 Y, John 2 Y, John Lindors 12 Y, James Morton 26 ag laborer Y [Scotland, 1841 Census, Whittinghame]
1851, res. Pitcox, Robert Glass 44 shepherd Whitekirk, Elizabeth 50 Whitekirk, Ann 21 ag laborer Innerwick, Robt 19 ag laborer Whittingham, Adam 16 Whittingham, James 14 Whittingham, Richard 9 Whittingham [Scotland, 1851 Census, Stenton]
1855, "6 August 1841. Richard, son of Robert Glass, shepherd Whittingam and Elizabeth Morton was born on the 6 of August 1841 and baptized on the 15 of August by the Rev John Lumsden before these Witnesses Thomas Reid and Robert Glass Senr" [Scotland, Whittinghame, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
24 May 1860, death at Deuchrie of Richard Glass, joiner, single, age 18, son of Robert Glass, farm steward, and Elisabeth Morton, buried at Spott, informant father Robert Glass [Scotland, Stenton, Death Registrations]
1861, res. Deuchray, Robert Glass 55 ag laborer Whitekirk, Elizabeth 60 Whitekirk [Scotland, 1861 Census, Stenton]
31 May 1868, death of Elizabeth Glass, age 67, spouse of Robert Glass, daughter of deceased Adam Morton and deceased Ann Watt, informant husband Robert Glass [Scotland, Stenton, Death Registrations]
1871, Robert Glass 64 farm steward Whitekirk, sis Agnes 62 Whitekirk [Scotland, 1871 Census, Stenton]
1881, res. Westbarns House, Robert Glass 74 coal agent Whitekirk, Robert M 49 coal agent Whittingham, Anne W 42 Innerwick, brdr Kate Robb 22 teacher West Calder, svt Lilias Wight 44 domestic svt Yester [Scotland, 1881 Census, Dunbar]
1891, res. Belhaven Lodge, Robert Glass 85 ret shepherd, Whitekirk, svt Isabella Jack 44 domestic svt Spott, ldgr William Laird 26 teacher Forfar [Scotland, 1891 Census, Dunbar]

Elizabeth Scott Wilson Morton (1859--)

1881, res. 9 Howard Pl, Elizabeth Scott Wilson Morton 21 dom svt Whitekirk, svt of Agnes Sang [Scotland, 1881 Census, Edinburgh]
1891, res. 14 E Arthur Pl, Andrew Combe 36 fireman Haddington, Mary Ann 38 Whitekirk, James 13 Edinburgh, Maggie 11 Edinburgh, Annie 9 Edinburgh, vis [sis] Eliz Morton 33 domestic svt Whitekirk [Scotland, 1891 Census, Edinburgh St Cuthberts]

Euphemia Morton (1836--): m. George Young (c1834--)

1841, res. Athelstaneford, James Morton 34 ag laborer Y, Jean 25 Y, Euphemia 5 Y, James 3 Y, Christain 1 Y [Scotland, 1841 Census, Athelstaneford]
1851, res. Athelstaneford, James Buchanan 36 tailor & grocer Athelstaneford, Catharine 35 Aberlady, Margaret 6 Athelstaneford, Marion 4 Athelstaneford, James 1 Athelstaneford, John 2m Athelstaneford, niece Euphemia Morton 15 house svt Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1851 Census, Athelstaneford]
1861, res. Kilduff House, Euphemia Morton 25 housemaid Athelstaneford, svt of Gideon W Bell [Scotland, 1861 Census, Athelstaneford]
10 June 1869, marriage at Athelstaneford of George Young, joiner at Kirknewton, widower, age 35, son of George Young, deceased farmer, and Mary Thomson; and Euphemia Morton, domestic servant at Chirnside, age 33, daughter of James Morton, deceased ploughman, and Jane Buchanan [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Marriage Registrations]
1871, res. Main St, George Young 36 joiner Kirknewton, Euphemia 35 Athelstaneford, Jane 1 Kirknewton, mL Jane Buchanan 59 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1871 Census, Kirknewton]
1881, res. S side of Street, George Young 46 joiner Kirknewton, Euphemia 45 E Lothian, Jane Christian 10 Kirknewton, Mary G 7 Kirknewton [Scotland, 1881 Census, Kirknewton]
1891, res. 2 Main St, George Young 55 joiner Kirknewton, Eupima 54 Athelstaneford, Jane C 20 teacher Kirknewton, Mary G 17 postal clerk Kirknewton [Scotland, 1891 Census, Kirknewton]
1901, res. Cottage, George Young 62 joiner Kirknewton, Jane E 29 teacher Kirknewton, Mary G 26 Kirknewton, vis J G Kay 27 railway clerk Carnwath, brdr Hugh Gilson 25 railway clerk Carmichael [Scotland, 1901 Census, Kirknewton]

Isabella Morton (c1809--): m. Andrew Foggo (1811--)

1851, res. Halls, Isabella Morton 40 gen svt Dunbar, svt of Robert Brown [Scotland, 1851 Census, Spott]
20 Oct. 1859, marriage at East Linton of Andrew Foggo, ag laborer at Stenton, widower, age 47, son of Andrew Foggo, miller, and Elizabeth McGrigor; and Isabella Morton, domestic servant at East Linton, age 50, daughter of Adam Morton, ag laborer, and deceased Ann Watt [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Marriage Registrations]
1861, res. North side of Rd, Andrew Foggo 48 ploughman Dunbar, Isabella 53 Dunbar, James 13 Dunbar, Isabella 11 Dunbar, Thomas 6 Spott [Scotland, 1861 Census, Stenton]
1871, res. Spott Place, Andrew Foggo 58 ag laborer Dunbar, Isabella 61 Dunbar, James 23 ag laborer Dunbar [Scotland, 1871 Census, Spott]
1881, Andrew Foggo 68 gardener's laborer Dunbar, Isabella 72 Dunbar [Scotland, 1881 Census, Stenton]
1891, res. Stenton Village, Andrew Foggo 79 ret ag laborer Dunbar, Isabella 83 Dunbar, Elizabeth 44 domestic svt Dunbar [Scotland, 1891 Census, Stenton]

James Morton: m. Margaret Kellie

26 Apr. 1718, "James Morton in Tinningham Par and Margt Kellie in this gave up their names Consigned 3 pd and were married" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
19 Nov. 1721, "P: James Morton Marg Kelly in Wauchton, B: Adam, W: James Cunningham, Patr Ffoord" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 Dec. 1724, "P: James Morton Margt Kelly in BrownRig, Bap: Patrick, Wit: Patrick Ffoord & Patr Hay" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
3 Feb. 1728, "Par: James Morton Margaret Kelty in Bridg..., B: James, W: Patrick Ffoord & Patr Story" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 Dec. 1730, "P: James Morton Margaret Kelty in Brown-rig, B: Elizabeth, W: James and John Kelty" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
12 May 1754, "Peter Morton & Christine Lugton had a child baptized Margaret witnesses James Morton & Rob Lugton" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
9 July 1756, "Patrick Morton & Johannah Lugton had a child baptized called Johannah witnesses James Morton & Robert Lugton" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]

James Morton (1728--): m. Isabel Tait

28 May 1763, "James Morton in this parish & Isabel Tait in the parish of Preston gave up their names to be proclaimed in order to marriage & were married the 10th June" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
18 Mar. 1764, "James Morton & Isabel Tait had a lawful son born the 15th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named James" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 July 1766, "James Morton & Isabel Tait had a lawful son born the 8th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named John" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
10 July 1768, "James Morton & Isabel Tait had a lawful son born the 6th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Adam" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
2 Sep. 1770, "James Morton, a labouring man, & Isobel Tait had a lawful daughter born the 30th August & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Elspeth" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
27 Dec. 1772, "James Morton, a labouring man, & Isobel Tait had a lawful daughter born the 24th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Agnes" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
8 Jan. 1775, "James Morton, a labouring man, & Isabel Tait had a lawful son born the 30th Decr & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Peter" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 Apr. 1777, "James Morton, a labourer, & Isabel Tait had a lawful son born the 5th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named William" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
4 Dec. 1779, "Decr 4th Isabel daughter of James Morton & Isabel Tait born this day Wit to B[aptis]m Adam and Peter Morton" [Scotland, Dirleton, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]

James Morton (1764-1831): m. Christian Morton (1765-1830)

12 Nov. 1791, "James Morton Labr and Christian Morton both in this parish gave in their names for proclamation in order to Marriage. Married 2 Decr." [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
19 Nov. 1794, "James Morton Labr & Christian Morton his wife had a son born 8th Baptized the above date in presence of the associate Congregation here named James" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
14 Dec. 1794, "M Cloth for Jas Morton's child" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Burials]
11 Sep. 1796, "James Morton Junr labr & Christian Morton his wife had a son born 27th Augt & baptd the above date in presence of the Associate Congregation here named Peter" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
Oct. 1797, "[born] Septr 28 [baptised Octr 8 Elizabeth, [parents] Adam Morton Ann Watt, [witnesses] Robert Morton James Morton" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
10 Feb. 1799, "James Morton labr & Christian Morton his wife had a daughter born 24th Janry baptized the above date in presence of the Asso: Congr here named Isabel" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
7 Apr. 1802, "Robert son to James Morton and Cersten Morton in Preston and Baptized the 16 do Witnesses William Dickinson and Robert Hambleton" [Scotland, Prestonkirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1811, "James Morton and Christian Morton his spouse had a Son born 21st Decr 1804 baptised 27th do named James Wts Willm Anderson & Robert Sinclair. James Morton and Christian Morton his spouse had a Daughter born 3d July 1810 baptised 17th do named Christian Wts Willm Anderson & Robert Sinclair" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
30 Dec. 1830, "Christina, wife of James Morton died the 27th inst aged 66 years, & was this day interred in the Church yard here" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Burials]
16 Jan. 1831, "James Morton died the 13th inst aged 76 years, and was this day interred in the Church yard here" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Burials]

James Morton (1804--): m. Jean Buchanan (1812--)

25 Jan. 1835, "Morton, James and Jean Buchanan both in this Parish were proclaimed 25th Jan and married 31st Do 1835" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
21 Feb. 1836, "Morton, James and Jean Buchanan his Spouse had a Daughter born 2d Feb and baptised 21st Do 1836 named Euphemia. Witnesses George Cowan and John Buchanan" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
17 Dec. 1837, "Morton, James and Jean Buchanan his Spouse had a Son born 27th Nov and baptised 17th Dec 1837 named James. Witnesses George Cowan and James Merrilies" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
22 Mar. 1840, "Morton, James and Jean Buchanan his spouse had a Daughter born 27th Feb and baptized 22d Mar 1840 named Christian. Witnesses Archibald Hendrie and William Dickson" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1841, res. Athelstaneford, James Morton 34 ag laborer Y, Jean 25 Y, Euphemia 5 Y, James 3 Y, Christain 1 Y [Scotland, 1841 Census, Athelstaneford]
1842, "Morton, James and Jean Buchanan his spouse had a Son born 13th Dec 1842 and baptized 13th Feb 1843 named Peter. Witnesses Peter Deans and Alexander Learmont" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
22 June 1848, "Morton, James and Jane Buchanan his spouse had a son born 19th May & baptized 22nd June 1848 named Robert. Witnesses John Buchanan & James Buchanan" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1850, "Morton, James and Jane Buchanan his spouse had a son born 22nd Septr and baptized 12th Novr 1845 named John. Witnesses John Buchanan and James Buchanan" [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1851, res. Gilmerton, James Morton 46 farm svt Athelstaneford, Jean 39 Athelstaneford, Christean 11 Athelstaneford, Peter 8 Athelstaneford, John 5 Athelstaneford, Robert 2 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1851 Census, Athelstaneford]
1861, res. Gilmerton, Jane Morton wd 49 dairy maid Athelstaneford, servant at Sir David Kinloch [Scotland, 1861 Census, Athelstaneford]
10 June 1869, marriage at Athelstaneford of George Young, joiner at Kirknewton, widower, age 35, son of George Young, deceased farmer, and Mary Thomson; and Euphemia Morton, domestic servant at Chirnside, age 33, daughter of James Morton, deceased ploughman, and Jane Buchanan [Scotland, Athelstaneford, Marriage Registrations]
1871, res. Main St, George Young 36 joiner Kirknewton, Euphemia 35 Athelstaneford, Jane 1 Kirknewton, mL Jane Buchanan 59 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1871 Census, Kirknewton]
4 Oct. 1872, marriage at Nungate of Robert Morton, plumber at East Linton, age 24, son of James Morton, deceased farm servant, and Jane Buchanan; and Mary Sibbald, of Nungate, age 26, daughter of Alexander Sibbald, deceased farm steward, and Barbara Young [Scotland, Haddington, Marriage Registrations]
1881, res. 33 Victoria St, Peter Morton 39 manager Athelstaneford, Isabella 35 Edinburgh, Robert 4 Galanshire, Peter F 2 Aberdeen, Isabella J 10m Aberdeen, mother Jane 69 ret laundress Athelstaneford, svt Mary J Bannerman 19 domestic svt Strichen [Scotland, 1881 Census, Aberdeenshire, Old Machar]

Joan Morton (1756--): m. James Cowan (1750--)

31 Oct. 1779, "James Cowan servant to Mr William Swinton and Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born 23d Octr baptized 31st ditto and named Christian, witnesses Hugh Dalrymple Esqr & Mr William Swinton both in N. Berwick" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
24 Feb. 1782, "James Cowan servt to Mr Swinton & Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born and baptized the above date witnesses William Manderson and Robert Morton and named Marrion" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
13 Feb. 1785, "James Cowan Labr & Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born 9th baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation & named Joan" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
28 May 1786, "James Cowan Labr and Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born 23d baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation & named Joan" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
3 May 1789, "James Cowan Labr and Joan Morton his wife had a son born 2d baptized the above date in presence of John White and Robert Morton named George" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
23 Mar. 1794, "James Cowan labr & Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born 21st & baptd the above date in presence of Robt & James Mortons named Janet Anderson" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
18 Feb. 1869, death at Court Street of George Cowan, mason, age 80, widower of Jane Blaikie, son of James Cowan, gardener, and Johan Morton, informant son William Cowan [Scotland, Haddington, Death Registrations]

John Morton (1766--): m. Catherine Burnet

17 Mar. 1789, "John Morton and Katharine Burnet were irregularly married at Edinr" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
13 Feb. 1791, "John Morton labr & Katharine Burnet his wife had a son born 10th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congn named James" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
20 May 1792, "John Morton labr & Kath: Burnet his wife had a daughter born 16th & baptd the above date in presence of the Congn named Marrion" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
12 Oct. 1794, "John Morton labr & Kathr Burnet his wife had a daughter born 10th & baptd the above date in presence of the Congn Isabel" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
7 Jan. 1798, "John Morton Labr & Katharin Burnet his wife had a son born 29th December baptized the above date in presence of the Congregation named Thomas" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
10 Aug. 1800, "John Morton labr & Kath: Burnet his wife had a daughter born 27th July & baptd the above date in presence of the Congn Anne" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]

John Morton (1845--): m. Eleanor --- (c1854--)

1851, res. Gilmerton, James Morton 46 farm svt Athelstaneford, Jean 39 Athelstaneford, Christean 11 Athelstaneford, Peter 8 Athelstaneford, John 5 Athelstaneford, Robert 2 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1851 Census, Athelstaneford]
1861, res. Gilmerton, Euphemia Law wd 71 seamstress Athelstaneford, gs Peter Morton 18 joiner Athelstaneford, gs John 15 ag laborer Athelstaneford, gs Robert 12 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1861 Census, Athelstaneford]
1881, res. Clovenfords House, John Morton 35 nursery gardener Athelstaneford, Eleanor 27 England, James 11m Caddonfoot, niece Amelda Redman 15 England [Scotland, 1881 Census, Stow]
1891, res. 31 Argyle Rd, Garston, John Morton 45 nursery gardener Scotland, Eleanor 40 Liverpool, James 10 Scotland, Annie 9 Garston, John 7 Scotland, Eleanor J 4 Scotland, nephew Eddward Willis 6 Liverpool [England, 1891 Census, Lancashire, Garston]
1901, res. 11 Ashfield Rd, Hale, John Morton 55 market gardener Scotland, Eleanor 45 Liverpool, James 20 nurseryman's clerk Scotland, Annie 19 teacher Garston, John 17 nurseryman's clerk Scotland, Eleanor Jane 14 teacher Scotland [England, 1901 Census, Cheshire, Hale]
1911, res. 11 Ashfield Rd, Hale, John Morton 65 nursery gardener Athelstaneford, Eleanor 55 Liverpool, Annie 29 teacher Garston, Eleanor Jane 24 teacher Edinburgh [England, 1911 Census, Cheshire, Hale]

Patrick Morton (1724--): m. Christian Lugton (1726--)

20 May 1751, "Patrick Morton & Christin Lugton both in this parish gave up their names &c who were regularly proclaimed & married" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
12 May 1754, "Peter Morton & Christine Lugton had a child baptized Margaret witnesses James Morton & Rob Lugton" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
9 July 1756, "Patrick Morton & Johannah Lugton had a child baptized called Johannah witnesses James Morton & Robert Lugton" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
28 Oct. 1759, "Peter or Patrick Morton & Christian Lugton had a lawful son born the 21st & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Robert" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
10 Apr. 1762, "Patrick Morton & Christian Lugton had a lawful daughter born the 1st & baptized the above date in presence of these witnesses George Henry & Alexr Watt, named Agnes" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
19 May 1765, "Patrick Morton & Christian Lugton had a lawful daughter born the 12th & baptized the above date in presence of the Congr named Christian" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]

Peter Morton (1799--): p. Elizabeth Spiers (1789--)

Mar. 1829, "[born] Nov 8th 1828 Peter Morton n[atural] son of Peter Morton and Elisabeth Spears [baptised] March 10, 1829" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1841, res. Tyninghame, Elizabeth Spears 45 ag laborer Y, Peter Norton 13 ag laborer Y [Scotland, 1841 Census, Whitekirk]
1851, res. Tyninghame, Elizabeth Spiers unm 64 ag laborer Oldhamstocks, son Peter Morton 22 ag laborer Whitekirk [Scotland, 1851 Census, Whitekirk]

Peter Morton (1828--): m. Margaret Butler (1823-1860)

Mar. 1829, "[born] Nov 8th 1828 Peter Morton n[atural] son of Peter Morton and Elisabeth Spears [baptised] March 10, 1829" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
1841, res. Tyninghame, Elizabeth Spears 45 ag laborer Y, Peter Norton 13 ag laborer Y [Scotland, 1841 Census, Whitekirk]
1851, res. Tyninghame, Elizabeth Spiers unm 64 ag laborer Oldhamstocks, son Peter Morton 22 ag laborer Whitekirk [Scotland, 1851 Census, Whitekirk]
20 Nov. 1852, "Tynninghame, Parish of Whitekirk, 20 Nov 1852 This day Peter Morton and Margaret Butler both residing in this Parish gave in their names for proclamation of Banns before James Spears & Henry Ewart, Witnesses. The above parties having been regularly proclaimed & no objections offered were married by the Revd James Dods, Dunbar. James Grahame Sess Clk" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
Sep. 1853, "Maryanne, Daughter of Peter Morton Labourer Loch-houses and Margaret Butler his Spouse, was born 20th Augt 1853 and baptized 18th Sep. by the Revd James Lang, Alexr Raeburn William Watson Witnesses" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
12 Sep. 1860, death at Old Lochhouses of Margaret Morton, wife of ag laborer, age 36, daughter of George Butler, deceased farm servant, and Ann Raeburn, buried at Whitekirk, informant husband Peter Morton [Scotland, Whitekirk, Death Registrations]

Peter Morton (1842--): m. Isabella Paterson Aitken (c1846--)

1851, res. Gilmerton, James Morton 46 farm svt Athelstaneford, Jean 39 Athelstaneford, Christean 11 Athelstaneford, Peter 8 Athelstaneford, John 5 Athelstaneford, Robert 2 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1851 Census, Athelstaneford]
1861, res. Gilmerton, Euphemia Law 71 ret seamstress Athelstaneford, gs Peter Morton 18 joiner Athelstaneford, gs John 15 ag laborer Athelstaneford, gs Robert 12 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1861 Census, Athelstaneford]
1871, res. 13 Upper Grove Pl, Peter Morton 28 joiner Athelstaneford, lodger at James Whytock [Scotland, 1871 Census, Edinburgh St Cuthberts]
1881, res. 33 Victoria St, Peter Morton 39 manager Athelstaneford, Isabella 35 Edinburgh, Robert 4 Galashiels, Peter F 2 Aberdeen, Isabella J 10m Aberdeen, mother Jane 69 ret laundress Athelstaneford, svt Mary J Bannerman 19 domestic svt Strichen [Scotland, 1881 Census, Aberdeenshire, Old Machar]
1891, res. 58 Whitehall Rd, Peter Morton 43 cabinet works manager Athelstaneford, Isabella P 45 Edinburgh, Robert 14 Galashiels, Frederick P 12 Aberdeen, Isabella I 10 Aberdeen, niece Agnes Aitken 26 Glasgow [Scotland, 1891 Census, Aberdeenshire, Old Machar]
1901, res. 51 Fountainhall Rd, Peter Morton 58 joiner & cabinet maker Athelstaneford, Isabella P 55 Edinburgh, Frederick P 22 joiner's asst Aberdeen, Isobel I 20 student Aberdeen, svt Margaret Moir 18 domestic svt St Forgus [Scotland, 1901 Census, Aberdeen Rubislaw]
17 July 1914, SS Aquitania, from Liverpool 11 July, Robert Buchanan Morton 37 music professor, Alice 28, Myra 3, last res. Aberdeen, father Mr Morton 51 Fountainhall Rd, Aberdeen [New York, New York, Passenger Lists]

Peter Morton (1856--): m. Catherine Russell (c1847--)

1871, res. Grocer Shop, Peter McGee 27 miner Whitburn, Catherine 27 Carnwath, Agness 4 Whitburn, Peter 3 Carnwath, brdr Janet Wright 24 Carnwath, brdr Adam Robertson 25 St Venwood [Scotland, 1871 Census, Kirknewton]
1881, res. 3 Tait St, Peter Morton 24 carter Whitekirk, brdr at Andrew Combe [Scotland, 1881 Census, South Leith]
1881, Catherine McGhie 33 dressmaker Carnwath, Peter 13 Carnwath, George 9 Kirknewton, John 5 Carnwath [Scotland, 1881 Census, Kirknewton]
1891, res. Main St, Peter Marton 34 laborer Whitekirk, Catherine 44 Carnwath, [step]dau Agnes McGhie 24 Whitburn, [step]son Peter 23 shale miner Carnwath, [step]son George 19 shale miner Kirknewton, [step]son John 15 shale miner Carnwath, son Charles Morton 7 Kirknewton, Maggie 2 Kirknewton [Scotland, 1891 Census, Kirknewton]
1901, res. 1 Cowies Land, Peter Morton 44 oil work laborer Whitekirk, Catherine 54 New Monkland, [step]son John McGhee 25 shale miner Carnwath, son Charles Morton 17 oil works laborer Kirknewton, Maggie 12 Kirknewton [Scotland, 1901 Census, Kirknewton]

Robert Morton (1759--): 1p. Mary Robertson (1756--), 2m. Catherine Lugton (1763--)

24 Feb. 1782, "James Cowan servt to Mr Swinton & Joan Morton his wife had a daughter born and baptized the above date witnesses William Manderson and Robert Morton and named Marrion" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
9 Mar. 1783, "Robert Morton and Mary Robertson had a son born in fornication 28th Febr baptized 9th March witnesses Alexr Lugton and William Manderson named Robert" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
3 May 1789, "James Cowan Labr and Joan Morton his wife had a son born 2d baptized the above date in presence of John White and Robert Morton named George" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
10 June 1797, "Robert Morton Labr in this Parish and Kath Lugton in the parish of Dirleton gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
10 June 1797, "Robert Morton, Katherine Lugton of Dirleton, marriage proclaimed, wit John & Alexr Lugton [Scotland, Dirleton, Old Parish Registers, Marriages]
Oct. 1797, "[born] Septr 28 [baptised Octr 8 Elizabeth, [parents] Adam Morton Ann Watt, [witnesses] Robert Morton James Morton" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
June 1799, "[born] 25 [baptised] 28 Peter, [parents] Robert Morton Catharine Lugton, [witnesses] John Wilson John Dudgeon" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
July 1801, "[born] 10 [baptised] 18 George, [parents] Robert Morton Katharine Lugton, [witnesses] James Hannan John Whitson" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
May 1803, "[born] 12 [baptised] 22 Isobel, [parents] Robert Morton Catharine Lugton, [witnesses] Wilm Lamb John Wilson" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
Aug. 1806, "[born] 20 [baptised] 31 John, [parents] Robert Morton Kathr Lugton, [witnesses] George Henderson Wilm Murray" [Scotland, Whitekirk, Old Parish Registers, Baptisms]
21 Feb. 1809, "To Mortcloth to Robt Morton 3/4" [Scotland, North Berwick, Old Parish Registers, Burials]

Robert Morton (1848--): m. Mary Sibbald (1846--)

1851, res. Gilmerton, James Morton 46 farm svt Athelstaneford, Jean 39 Athelstaneford, Christean 11 Athelstaneford, Peter 8 Athelstaneford, John 5 Athelstaneford, Robert 2 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1851 Census, Athelstaneford]
1861, res. Gilmerton, Euphemia Law wd 71 seamstress Athelstaneford, gs Peter Morton 18 joiner Athelstaneford, gs John 15 ag laborer Athelstaneford, gs Robert 12 Athelstaneford [Scotland, 1861 Census, Athelstaneford]
1871, res. Brewery Back, Nungate, Robert Morton 22 plumber Athelstaneford, ldgr at Barbara Sibbald [Scotland, 1871 Census, Haddington]
4 Oct. 1872, marriage at Nungate of Robert Morton, plumber at East Linton, age 24, son of James Morton, deceased farm servant, and Jane Buchanan; and Mary Sibbald, of Nungate, age 26, daughter of Alexander Sibbald, deceased farm steward, and Barbara Young [Scotland, Haddington, Marriage Registrations]
1881, res. Hope Park, Robert Morton 32 plumber Athelstaneford, Mary 34 Haddington, James 5 Haddington [Scotland, 1881 Census, Haddington]
1891, res. Morningside Rd 82, Robert Morton 42 plumber Haddington, Mary 44 Haddington, James 15 plumber [Scotland, 1891 Census, Edinburgh St Cuthberts]
1901, res. 82 Morningside Rd, Robert Morton 52 plumber Athelstaneford, Mary 52 Haddington, James A 25 electrician Haddington [Scotland, 1901 Census, Edinburgh Morningside]

Robert Buchanan Morton (1876-1946): 1m. Alice Myra Scroggie (1885-1924), 2m. Zylpha Loretta Sharpe (1893-1993)

1881, res. 33 Victoria St, Peter Morton 39 manager Athelstaneford, Isabella 35 Edinburgh, Robert 4 Galashiels, Peter F 2 Aberdeen, Isabella J 10m Aberdeen, mother Jane 69 ret laundress Athelstaneford, svt Mary J Bannerman 19 domestic svt Strichen [Scotland, 1881 Census, Aberdeenshire, Old Machar]
1891, res. 58 Whitehall Rd, Peter Morton 43 cabinet works manager Athelstaneford, Isabella P 45 Edinburgh, Robert 14 Galashiels, Frederick P 12 Aberdeen, Isabella I 10 Aberdeen, niece Agnes Aitken 26 Glasgow [Scotland, 1891 Census, Aberdeenshire, Old Machar]
1901, res. 41 Bonnymuir Pl, Aberdeen, Alice M Scroggie 15 domestic svt USA, servant of Lancelot Newton [Scotland, 1901 Census, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen Rosemount]
11 July 1914, SS Aquitania, destination New York, Robt Buchanan Morton 37 music professor, Alice 38, Myra 3 [England, Liverpool, Outward Passenger Lists]
17 July 1914, SS Aquitania, from Liverpool 11 July, Robert Buchanan Morton 37 music professor, Alice 28, Myra 3, last res. Aberdeen, father Mr Morton 51 Fountainhall Rd, Aberdeen [New York, New York, Passenger Lists]
12 Sep. 1918, draft registration of Robert Buchanan Morton, musical director of House of Hope Church, born 10 Aug. 1876, res. 727 Grand Ave, St Paul MN, citizen of Great Britain, spouse Alice Myra Morton [USA, World War I Draft Registrations]
2 Jan. 1920, res. 727 Grand Ave, St. Paul, Robert B Morton 42 music professor Scotland immig 1914, Alcie M 33 MO, Myra 8y6m Scotland, Ian 5y3m MN, boarder Louise Bessmer 25 stenographer MO [USA, 1920 Census, Minnesota, Ramsey County]
1928, "Morton ... Myra student r932 Goodrich av ... R Buchanan (Zylpha) mus tchr 504 Dyer bldg h932 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
1929, "Morton ... Myra B clk Northern Jobbing Co r1907 Goodrich av ... R Buchanan (Zylpha) mus tchr 25 W 5th D 510 h1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
1930, "Morton ... Myra student r1907 Goodrich av ... R Buchanan (Zylpha) mus tchr 25 W 5th R510 h1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
10 Apr. 1930, res. 1907 Goodrich Ave, St. Paul, Robert B Morton 55 music teacher Scotland, Zylpha L 35 MN, Myra M B 17 Scotland, Ian A B 15 MN [USA, 1930 Census, Minnesota, Ramsey County]
1932, "Morton ... Myra student r1907 Goodrich av ... R Buchanan (Zylpha) mus tchr 25 W 5th R 510 h1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
1933, "Morton ... Myra M B student r1907 Goodrich av ... R Buchanan (Zylpha L) piano tchr 25 W 5th R510 h1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
1934, "Morton ... Ian student r1907 Goodrich av ... Myra student h182 Kent apt 2 ... R Buchanan (Zylpha L) piano tchr 25 W 5th R510 h1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]
10 Apr. 1940, res. 1907 Goodrich Ave, St. Paul, Robert Buchanan Morton 63 church organist & instructor Scotland, Zylpha 46 MN, same place in 1935 [USA, 1940 Census, Minnesota, Ramsey County]
1948, "Morton ... Zylpha S (wid R Buchanan) r1907 Goodrich av" [Minnesota, St. Paul, Polk's St. Paul (Minnesota) City Directory]