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==Politics==

==Politics==

Morton was elected in 1756, for a decade he would serve in the Provincial Assembly, sometimes as Speaker. He filled numerous civil offices in Pennsylvania such as [[Justice of the Peace]] and Sheriff. In 1774, John was elected to the [[Continental Congress]], Morton supported the vote for [[independence]] and signed the Declaration.  John wouldn't live to see the Articles of Confederation gain ratification, for which was under his leadership as chairman.

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, Moton was elected to the [[Continental Congress]], Morton supported independence and signed the [[Declaration of Independence]].  Moton helped draft the Articles of Confederation, but died before their final atification.

==Death==

==Death==