former was born in Ohio County about 1815, and died in 1845; the latter was born in
1820, reared in Ohio County, and died in 1843. Both grandparents, Thomas Morton and
Sally Paxton, were natives of Virginia, and immigrated at an early day to Ohio County.
John P. Morton was brought up by his uncle, Richard L. Morton. His early advantages for
securing an education were limited, but by his own indefatigable efforts, he has placed
himself among the solid men of the county. He enlisted in Company B, Seventeenth
Kentucky Federal Infantry, and served his country faithfully three years. He was engaged
in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga and many
others. He was always with his regiment, and always ready for duty; an honorable,
trustworthy and gallant soldier. After leaving the army, May 20, 1866, he was married to
Ella Austin, youngest daughter of Thomas O. Austin. She was born in Hartford Precinct,
January 31, 1850. They have seven children: Thomas J., Jasper, Luelva, Lida, Berta,
Laura, and Fannie. Mr. Morton owns 135 acres of good land, on which is located a coal
mine. He is justice of the peace, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a stanch
Republican, and an intelligent and influential citizen.
Source: J. H. BATTLE, W. H. PERRIN, and G. C. KNIFFIN 1895
Note: John Paxton Morton was born 17 Sep 1841 in Ohio County and died 16 Oct 1901 in Ohio County; burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Hartford.
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