This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.muskingum/474.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe that Thomas Morton was the father of the Morton children. He was originally from Maine and came to Muskingum County in 1818, according to the obituary of his son Gilkey Morton. To date, I have found who I believe are 10 children of Thomas Morton and his wife Sylvina Gilkey. Sylvina Gilkey was the dauther of John Gilkey and Sylvina Thomas. Robert Morton left Muskingum county and moved on to huron county and was the Sheriff in the 1830's. Eliza, Matilda, and Gracey were all daughters of Thomas and Sylvina and sister to Robert Morton. My gr gr gr grandmother was Rebecca Morton who married George W. Parks. How do you connect to this intricate little puzzle. I have several documents that I can share. Drop me a line at krystalou812@yahoo.com. Take care and I look forward to hearing from you. Blessings, Krystal