Wesley David Morton1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 14917, (1867 - 1931)
FatherDaniel J. Morton4,5,6 (abt 1836 - )
MotherMatilda J. Fairchilds4,7,6 (abt 1842 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Sep 1867, Dushore, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania8,9,10
Marriage: 24 Mar 1889, Kingston, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Clara Lamoreaux (Jul 1865 - 1955)11,12
Death: 15 Oct 1931, Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania13,14
Burial: 19 Oct 1931, Trucksville, Pennsylvania6

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Narrative:

     Wesley David Morton was born on 6 Sep 1867 in Dushore, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania.8,9,10
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dushore, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds.15 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents.5
     Wesley married Clara Lamoreaux, daughter of Fletcher Lamoreaux and Mary [surname unknown], on 24 Mar 1889 in Kingston, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with Rev. John G. Eckman officiating.11,12
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Flossie and Hazle were listed as living with them, His parents with three of their younger children were apparently living close by, as they appear next in the census listing.16
     Wesley, Clara and their daughters Flossie and Hazle appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Daniel J. Morton and Matilda J. Fairchilds.17
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at Main Rd., enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their daughter Flossie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, Charles Josiah Reigle.18
     Wesley and Clara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of their son Charles and his wife Flossie Mae Morton.19
     He was a laborer in a blacksmith shop in 1900, and a carpenter by 1920.20,21,22,23
     Wesley died on 15 Oct 1931 at his home in Fernbrook, Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.13,14 He was buried on 19 Oct 1931 in Trucksville, Pennsylvania.6

Children:
     Children with Clara Lamoreaux

Wesley and Clara had one additional child, name unknown, who died before 1900.28,29

Citations

  1. [S5253] Daniel J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as David W. Morton.
  2. [S5251] Daniel J. Morton household, 1880 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Wesley D. Morton.
  3. [S5241] Wesley D. Morgan obituary, Pittston Gazette.
  4. [S5253] Daniel J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S5251] Daniel J. Morton household, 1880 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  6. [S5252] Wesley D. Morton, Certificate of Death.
  7. [S5251] Daniel J. Morton household, 1880 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as the son of her husband.
  8. [S5250] Wesley Morton and Clara Lamurex, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date.
  9. [S5252] Wesley D. Morton, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, as Dushore, and state.
  10. [S5253] Daniel J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 2 and state.
  11. [S5250] Wesley Morton and Clara Lamurex, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, town, and officiant.
  12. [S5246] Wesley Morton household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 11 years.
  13. [S5252] Wesley D. Morton, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, and county.
  14. [S5241] Wesley D. Morgan obituary, Pittston Gazette, shows died "last night" at his home, in Fernbrook.
  15. [S5253] Daniel J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Sullivan Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5246] Wesley Morton household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5247] Daniel J. Morton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S1738] W. D. Morton household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  19. [S697] Chas. Reigle household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5246] Wesley Morton household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, blacksmith shop.
  21. [S5247] Daniel J. Morton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as house.
  22. [S5244] Charles J. Reigle and Flossie Mm Morton, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows occupation as carpenter.
  23. [S1738] W. D. Morton household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as general work.
  24. [S5244] Charles J. Reigle and Flossie Mm Morton, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  25. [S12628] Flossie Mae Reigle, Certificate of Death.
  26. [S5247] Daniel J. Morton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as granddaughter and him as son of head of household.
  27. [S12631] Hazle J. Morton, Certificate of Death.
  28. [S5246] Wesley Morton household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 3, with 2 living.
  29. [S5247] Daniel J. Morton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 3, with 2 living.