Blythe MORTER was born ca. 1818 in England, arrived US ca. 1851, and moved to Licking County 1852 or later, where I believe he may have married a second time. Two MORTER children appear in the 1870 census of Washington Township: Mary, age 8, and Eli, age 6, living with John Albaugh family. Mary MORTER married Scott ELBEN 5 October 1879 in Licking County. A Scott ELBEN who appears in 1900 census of Freeborn County, Minnesota, may be the same person. MORTER also spelled MORTAR or MORTOR, and sometimes the handwiring is mistaken for MORTON. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has any information on this family. Thanks!

My grandparents were from Madison co., London Ohio
according to a 1890 census. Their names were Leroy W.
& Rose or Rosa Bell (Barns) Morter. That all I know.
What do you know of the Morters?

Could they have been in another census instead of 1890, since this was almost totally destroyed? If you'll send the information as to all family members, ages, township, etc., I may be able to connect Leroy to parents, grandparents, etc.

They could be on the 1880 census, I am checking with
Madison Co, Ranger Twp.to see if they can help. They had
a daughter named Grace, two sons named Leroy Jr. and
Orville Leo. Orville (Doc) wasborn Feb 9, 1895 in London Ohio, died Nov 17, 1963. That is about all I know

I have a lot more information now. jackmorter@sbcglobal.net