Morton was born on 9 Jul 1847 in Pratts Hollow, NY.

As per the 1850 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY.

As per the 1860 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY.

Enlisted in the Army for the Civil War in 1863 with the 15th NY Calvary and separated on 17 Jun 1865.

Married Ursula Sarah Sweet on 2 Oct 1869 in Syracuse, NY.

Morton and Ursula had 9 children, Lena, Byra, Edgar, Frank, Myrtle, Belle, Willis, Ada, and Iva.

As per the 1870 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY and worked as a farm laborer.

As per the 1880 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY and worked as a farmer.

As per the 1900 Census he lived in Sullivan, NY and worked as a farmer.

As per the 1910 Census he lived in Poughkeepsie, NY on 49 Carroll St and worked as a carpenter.

As per the 1920 Census he lived in Hartford, CT and worked as a salesman.

Morton died on 15 Apr 1902 in Kirkville, NY and is buried with Ursula in Fyler Settlement Cemetery in Kirkville, NY.