Hey, Gramma. I'm a "Nana" myself -- 4 little precious grandsons. I am one of three girls and I had three girls, so having little boys is so much fun. I always said if I had sons, they would be gay since I'm such a fanatic about my house, yada, yada. Ha. Just thought you might enjoy that. I am searching for the father of David, George, Thomas and Mary Ann MORTON. All were born in NC circa 1800-1807. David and Geo. named their first born sons, "James," and then Thomas lived in Union/Anderson Co, TN until about 1850 and moved to KY. He named his first-born son, "John." Have been trying forever to connect these family members to parents with no such luck. So, I'd be interested to know the names of John MORTON, Jr. and Mary Caroline's children. My David also named a son, John, and of course, there's the sister, Mary Ann MORTON who married a NORTON in Union County. She named her son Hiram, so that's a name we find hard to interpret in the naming patterns also. Thanks so very much for any help you can provide. If you find a connection, I can give you much information on the descendants. Again, many, many thanks. Nina

I notice that NC and TN are being mentioned quite a bit with connections. My grandfather, Thomas Henry Morton, was the son of Alexander Morton and Katie Lucas. he was born 1898 in central NC, died in Salisbury, NC and was buried in Lexington, NC. I do not know where his parents were born yet. My grandparents divorced in the 1930s. I am told Thomas did not remarry. My oldest sister does recall that he had relatives in TN and would go visit them. So, I know this is a total shot in the dark, but should you come across any clues, please let me know.

Hi Nana! John Morton, Jr. and his wife, Mary Catherine Odeneal's children were: Nancy Caroline (1806-1850) Joseph Tate (1808-1840) Charles Pinkney (1810-1884) John Odeneal (1816-1840) Gabriel Long (1819-1876) MY LINE Thomas Henry Petway (1821-1884) Hope this helps. Let me know if we connect! Gramma Lou