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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, 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.
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 ratification.
==Death==
==Death==