Providence Massachusetts

Ancestry of the Mortons of East Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts

James Madison Morton

The Mortons of East Freetown, Massachusetts, descend from Major Nathaniel Morton, linked to the prominent George Morton, a key figure in early Plymouth history. George, who arrived in 1623, published the first history of the Plymouth Colony. Nathaniel served as secretary of Plymouth Colony and held various local offices. His descendants continued to be influential in local governance and public affairs. The family remained active in education, law, and commerce, with notable members like James Madison Morton, a respected attorney and judge.

Biographical Sketch of Adams, Marshall

Marshall Adams, born on December 4, 1842, in Barnstable County, was educated in Provincetown and at several academies. He began his career in business with Fairbanks, Adams & Co. and later worked in various roles, including as a grocer in Providence. Active in local government, Adams served as selectman, county treasurer, and was involved in public initiatives, including a building committee for a new town hall. He married Mary A. Moore in 1863 and has one son, John Adams.