Jackson Morton, farmer, sec. 19; P. O. Milton; son of William Morton, who settled in this township in 1830, where he is still a living representative of the pioneers. The subject of this sketch was born in Hawkins co., Tenn., in 1827; was married in 1856 to Miss Ann Main, a native of England; the same year he settled upon his present estate, consisting of 120 acres, valued at $40 per acre. He is a lineal descendant of the pioneer family, and well known throughout the town and county. Rosan A., Mary, Emma, and Carrie are his living children: 2 deceased, William, jr., and Ida.

Source: History of Pike County by Charles M. CHapman 1880