Benjamin Morton (abt. 1810 - abt. 1880)

Born about 1810 in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Husband of Ann (Culmer) Morton — married 4 Nov 1829 in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas

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Benjamin Morton is part of a Bahamian family.

Biography

Benjamin was born about 1810 in Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas. He married Ann Culmer in 1829.^[1]

Benjamin Morton and wife, Ann Culmer, who was the daughter of Richard Culmer and wife Ann, were the parents of Elizabeth Morton.^[2] (Based on Methodist birth records from South Eleuthera, according to Ann Carmel.)

This record of Richard Culmer's will further supports this notion: "Page 220 – Richard CULMER of Glenelg, Eleu., wife ANN, 150 acres at Swamp? Hill, 50 acres of land to son Thomas’s three children Richard, David and Mary. In case those 3 die, the property goes to daughter Ann’s children. Gives 20 acres to Lucy Ann NOTTAGE but in case Lucy dies, property goes to daughter Ann’s children. Gives 20 acres to Maria Louisa NOTTAGE and also the remaining lot in Glenelg. If she dies and leaves no issue the 20 acres are divided between daughter Ann’s children. Gives Elizabeth MORTON 10 acres. Son-in-law Benjamin MORTON is sole exec. Signed 15 Jan 1852. Wit. John MINGO, William Dawson KNOWLES. Sworn 30 Apr 1855 by William Dawson KNOWLES." LDS records for Bahamas: 223189 – Vol 4 Index Wills 1823 – 1861. Transcribed for Bahamas Genealogy Group.[1]

Benjamin passed away about 1880.

Sources

1. ↑ University of Florida, Bahamas Collection, Box 6 Marriages. (1799-1860)
2. ↑ Dolly Mae Historical CD, Rock Sound ged

See also:

• LDS records for Bahamas: 223189 – Vol 4 Index Wills 1823 – 1861. Transcribed for Bahamas Genealogy Group.