Hon. Joseph Morton, Jr.

Landgrave Joseph Morton [Landgrave Joseph 1 ], was a Lord Proprietor's deputy and member of the Grand Council of South Carolina as early as November, 1685 9 , and became Landgrave upon the death of his father; ... married Sarah Wilkinson 10 ; died prior to September 12, 1721. 17 His widow m., August 3, 1723, Hon. Arthur Middleton (1681-1737) 18 , and died September 24, 1765. 19

Issue :

5. 1. Joseph Morton. (Mentioned in his father's will.)
6. 11. John Morton. (Mentioned in his mother's will.)

A daughter Elizabeth Morton is also seen.

Will

17. Will of Joseph Morton ,"of the Province of Carolina Landgrave", made October 12, 1713, and proved before Governor Nicholson, September 12, 1721, gave niece, Florence Beamor, daughter of his sister, L100.
currency ; gave wife, Sarah Morton, one half of his entire estate, real and personal, not, otherwise bequeathed; gave son, Joseph Morton, the other half thereof and directed that he be given "the best education in the country" ; appointed wife sole executrix. Mrs. Sarah Morton qualified as executrix, April 2, 1722. (Probate Court records, Charleston County, Book 1671-1727, pp. 153-154.)

Origins

Children of Joseph Morton (d. 1688) and his wife Elinor:

i. i. Joseph Morton (d. 1721) Married Sarah Wilkinson.
2. ii. John Morton. (d. abt 1699)
3. iii. Deborah Blake. 8 (m. Joseph Blake)
4. iv. Florence Morton. (m. John Beamor)

Notes

292 SO. CA. HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MAGAZINE. < link >

John Morton of London, merchant. Will 27 August 1694; proved 28 April 1699. Wife Ann L20. Daughter Ann L100. Friend Robert Cuthbert of London, goldsmith, ?10. Sister Deborah Blake a negro man called Dick and a negro girl called Dinah. Aunt Rebecca Bowell one negro man called Lewis and one negro girl called Flora, also my plantation in Carolina for life, then to brother Joseff Morton. The rest of negroes and cattle to brother Joseph Morton. Friend Robert Cuthbert of London, Jr. goldsmith, trustee and guardian of daughter Ann and executor of will. Pett, 61

References

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