My Great Aunt Ruth Morton, late, of San Diego California, told me many years ago that she had traced lineage back to John Morton of Pennsylvania, who signed the Declaration of Independence.  I have no way to verify this, as her work has not survived, and she has no living heirs of which I'm aware.  At this moment in history it serves me well to think about our forebearers who paid a great personal price to give birth to the Great American Experiment.

John Morton

1724-1777
Representing Pennsylvania at the Continental Congress.
by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress


John Morton was born in Ridley, PA in 1724. In his youth he was noted for his quick intelligence and his habit of hard work. His stepfather, a well educated surveyor from England, gave him a sound education in practical matters and in surveying. In 1756 Morton was elected to the Provincial Assembly, and was elected president of the Assembly in 1775. He attended the


May the LORD grant us the opportunity to serve the cause freedom by introducing liberty where there is oppression.  Happy Independence Day, America.

Born:	1724
Birthplace:	Ridley, Pennsylvania
Education:	Informal (Judge)
Work:	Elected to Provincial Assembly, 1756-1775; Delegate to the Stamp Act Congress, 1765; President of the Provincial Assembly, 1775; Offices in Pennsylvania: Justice of the Peace, High Sheriff, Presiding Judge of the General Court and the Court of Common Pleas, Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; Elected to Continental Congress, 1774-77.
Died:	April, 1777

Stamp Act Congress in 1765. He filled numerous civil offices in Pennsylvania, including Justice of the Peace, High Sheriff, Presiding Judge of the General Court and the Court of Common Pleas. In 1774 he was appointed Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. That year he was elected to the Continental Congress where he was a member of several committees and chairman of the committee which reported the Articles of Confederation. He died soon after that report was presented to Congress, at the age of 53.Sources: PFG

Nicholas James Collins Ordained

My friend and former parishioner Nick Collins was ordained at approximately 7:15 PM at Hope Lutheran Church in Dearborn, MI.  I was privileged to bring the message and, I trust, to bring great encouragement.  The Apostolic Succession continues forward from one generation of shepherds to another...  If any have photos from the event, please post.  It was a blessed evening. 

Pastor Drex Believes House of Representatives Needs Citizen Servants

Please check out the following article.  I humbly ask for your prayerful support.
The "write-in" needs to be Drexel Morton.  Thanks!

It's up!  :)

http://hartland.patch.com/articles/hartland-pastor-announces-bid-for