I realize from the MORTON book written by Gladys Morton Mitchell that "We know that our MORTON line came to USA with Rev. William Marytn" but I have been unable to find any connection further back than Marshall MORTON, Sr. While reading the book "Unhallowed Intrusion" written by Don L. Shadburn, I found this information. (BUFFINGTON, Thomas and FAWLING, John and William) were half-brothers to Samuel Martin, who was possibly married/or lived with Nelly MORTON. I had found in 1790 Newberry District, SC Census Marshall MORTON on pg 078, George Martin, pg 078, Patrick Martin,pg 078 and Samuel MARTIN, pg #080. and a Peter Buffington on page #77. But this is as far back as I could go. Then I decided to search the name BUFFINGTON because it was less used as a surname. Then I find in 1782 HAMPSHIRE CO, VA. the following: BUFFINGTON, THOMAS, pg 27 MARTIN, SAMUEL, pg 27 MARTIN, GEORGE, pg 25 MARTIN, DAVID, pg 27 THROGMORTON,LEWIS, pg 27( could this possibly be?) Also, I find in research that the THOMPSON/THOMSON families were in both these census( My William MORTON,SR. was married to Elizabeth THOMPSON. He was the son of Marshall MORTON, SR.) The Thompson families also moved to NE ALA with the MORTONS. THOMPSON,FRANCIS,pg 27 THOMPSON,ABRAHAM,pg 27 THOMPSON,SAMUEL,pg 27 There are many more Martin/Thompson/Thomson's on pages 25 and 26 but only one THROGMORTON. The correct spelling would probably be THROCKMORTON.