John Morton (American politician)
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John Morton (1725 – April 1, 1777) was an American farmer, surveyor, and jurist from the Province of Pennsylvania and a Founding Father of the United States. As a delegate to the Continental Congress during the American Revolution, he was a signatory to the Continental Association and Declaration of Independence. Morton provided the swing vote that allowed Pennsylvania to vote in favor of the Declaration. Morton chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation, though he died before signing.
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Born | 1725 |
Died | 1 April 1777(1777-04-01) (aged 51–52) |
Burial place | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States |
Children | 5 daughters and 3 sons |
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