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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 his oversight of the Articles of Confederation get ratified.

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.

==Death==

==Death==