This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Historical Sketches Reminiscences Of A Pioneer
Jim Nichols profiles Jess Morton recounting boyhood tales and a claimed family link to John Morton who signed the 1776 Declaration. The piece covers Morton family history, life moves across Canada, a Saskatchewan roots path, and decades of sawmilling, retirement at Big Lake, and fond memories with his son Bob and grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
George
Morton
John Morton
National Archives
Washington
Jess
Sas
Big Lake
Bob
Jess Morton
Vincy