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==Politics==

==Politics==

Morton was elected in 1756 to the Provincial Assembly, serving for a decade, sometimes as Speaker. He filled numerous civil offices in Pennsylvania such as justice of the peace and sheriff. In 1774, Morton was elected to the [[Continental Congress]].  While there, he supported independence and signed the [[Declaration of Independence]].  The Congress also helped Pennsylvania to move toward the adoption of a new Constitution.  After a state convention was convened and the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 was finalized, Morton became a vocal opponent of it.

Morton was elected in 1756 to the Provincial Assembly, serving for a decade, sometimes as Speaker. He filled numerous civil offices in Pennsylvania such as Justice of the Peace, High Sheriff, Presiding Judge in County Court and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.<ref>[https://www.google.com/books/edition/American_Swedish_Historical_Foundation_T/6FmlSGN9hJsC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA4 American Swedish Historical Foundation]</ref> In 1774, Morton was elected to the [[Continental Congress]].  While there, he supported independence and signed the [[Declaration of Independence]].  The Congress also helped Pennsylvania to move toward the adoption of a new Constitution.  After a state convention was convened and the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 was finalized, Morton became a vocal opponent of it.

He helped draft the Articles of Confederation with the Continental Congress but died before their final ratification.

He helped draft the Articles of Confederation with the Continental Congress but died before their final ratification.