Mortons in the Revolutionary War
In 2025, James Liljestrand applied for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution or SAR, based on his descent from Capt. Bryant Morton (1705-1793) of Gorham, Maine. His application was accepted and he was formally inducted into the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter on Saturday, December 6, at the <venue> in <town>, Massachusetts.
SAR Application
Revolutionary War: Morton Patriot Ancestors
Sgt. Ebenezer Morton (1739-1813)
Sergeant Ebenezer Morton from Gorham, Maine, served in the Revolutionary War. He was the 4th great-grandfather of Jim’s grandmother, Hazel Morton. The document below provides documentation of Sgt. Morton’s extensive service.
Ancestry.com, Massachusetts, U.S., Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War, Vol. 1, image 1055 of 1301, Ebenezer Morton, Gorham : accessed 22 May 2025.
Capt. Bryant Morton (1705-1793)
Captain Bryant Morton from Gorham, Maine, the father of Sgt. Ebenezer above, also served in the Revolutionary War. He was the 5th great-grandfather of Jim’s grandmother Hazel Morton. The two documents below provide interesting insights into Capt. Morton’s life and service.
A biography of Bryant Morton, in the town history of Gorham, Maine
McLellan, Hugh D.. History of Gorham, ME, Portland, 1903, pp. 680-82 : downloaded from Ancestry.com, History of Gorham, Me., images 735-37 of 931.
A cousin's 1930 SAR application with Bryant Morton as the patriot.
Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, National #48191, State #918, images 478-78 of 495.