James M. Morton (1850)

Born 1850 in Greene Township, Clinton County, Ohio

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Husband of Maria (McDonald) Morton — married 1871 in Clinton, Ohio, United States

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Note: "The History of Clinton County, Ohio" states the following: "James M. Morton, attorney, Sabina, was born in Greene Township, Clinton County, Ohio, in 1850 and is a son of Richard Morton, of whom mention is made in this work. The boyhood days of James M. were passed on the farm, and in the common schools received the rudiments of his education. This he largely developed by his own efforts in study after night. Thus fitting himself to teach, a profession he successfully followed in the schools of Clinton County for four years. At the age of eleven years, he was thrown upon his own resources, and had his own living and way, to make in the world; by persistent efforts and indefatigable industry, he not only lived, but occupied his mind with a study of useful and practical knowledge, which is of great utility to him in his profession of the law. In 1873, he began reading law and had for his preceptor R.E. Doan, of Wilmington. April 18, 1878, he was admitted to the bar, after an examination before the District Court. Since then he has successfully practiced in the Courts of Clinton and adjoining counties, and is building up a fine legal reputation. He acted two years as Justice of the Peace, and on account of his growing practice which demanded his whole attention and time, was forced to resign the office. He married in 1871 to Miss Maria McDonald, of Clinton County, who has born him four children: Calvin W., Claudio B., Everett P. and Ishmael E."