John Morton
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Gosffo
N 39° 53.051 W 075° 19.110
18S E 472767 N 4414951
He was the first Signer of the Declaration of Independence to die!
Waymark Code: WM8J75
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Views: 6
Marker Text: Site of the birthplace of John Morton (1724-1777), signer of the Declaration of Independence. As delegate to the Continental Congress, his ballot, with that of Franklin and James Wilson, committed Pennsylvania to the cause of independence by one vote.
Marker Name: John Morton
County: Delaware
Date Dedicated: 01/27/1967
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 420 E. Ridley Ave., Ridley Park, Chester
Category: Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Website: [Web Link]
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