The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
skETCH OF HIS LIFE.

Mr.. Morton was born in this city June
1G. 1857. and at the time of his death was
in his fifty-fifth year. His father was
Mr., John b. Morton, for many years
cashier Of the Merchants Bank and a
we'll known financier. From him the son
inherited a taste and aptitude for fl.
nance. and at an carly age developed
marked ability.
Al the breaking out Of the war. Mr..
Morton although not out of his teens.
became a member of the home defense
guard. Later he joined the Confederate
Typographical corps. and proved a VAL.
liable assistant. At the close OF the
svsr he determined to embark in jour-
1!alis,n. for which he had decided talent.
ard became connected with The staff of
tho Richmond Enquirer during the edi-
1orsfip of Mr.. r.. NJ. Smith.
~ as later & became connected With
the Merchants Bank, where he rose TO the
position OF teller. When the Virginia
s Trust Company was organized in juno
5 1892. Mr.. Morton was elected secretary
md treasurer and he held that position
at his DEATH
Mr.. Morton leaves two brothers. Messrs.
{ o. S. Morton and D. Y. Morton both con-
one sister, Mrs. N. L. Dibreil. Another
Z sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Morton. died sew
eral years ago. She was survived by
several children TO whom Mr.. Morton
was ETea tlys attached.
In the death of Mr. Morton the church.
financial and commercial communities OF
z Richmond sustain a loss that is jrrepar-
able His life was devoted to the in
terest Of others. and his self-sacrifice for
those around linn endeaTed him to all his
acuuaintances and many who knew OF
Kim only through his goodness. MI
+ Morton was never married, but spent his
home life with his family. where he was
& a noble son. a thoughtful brother. ever
{ ready to do anything to make his home
circle happy.
ACTIVE IN. CHURCH WORK.
Mr. Morton entered with his whole
heart into church work. and the Me,hc-
dis Church in this city anu State as
lost one of its strongest sustaiae;'s l!e
We, a member OF Centenary cnuTch. this
city: chairman of the Official l:sar1 Ct
stewards of Centenary. and Is the the
of his death was superinss ideal of the
Sunday school. He was connected with
every. society in the congregation. and
vas also Sice-prcsident of the Richmond
Orphan Society. TO all Of these &c Was
ever faithful. and his hours OF labor IN
& their behalf occupied the time outside of
5 his business; lie was retiring in his en-
beavers. never aspiring to the Offices
Z which he SO ably filed. but his worth
las Christian man was known to all.
f and the church sought his aid in further
z ing its welfare. He accepted knowing
f that it was a duty for him.
ISL In his business Mr.. Morton was scrupu-
T Sausly correct in all transactions. and
his manner Of dealing with those about
him was ever pleasant and cordial.
The. officers Of the trust company this
morning could not restrain their grief
over his sudden death and the loss Of
such an estima6le associate. He was
s landed by them for his many quaiit1ca-
{ HONS Us a financier.
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Mr. Morton's remains were taken from
I Che scene Of his death to the undertaking
establishment OF L. r. Christian and
later removed to the home OF his sister,
Mrs. Dibrell. No 20 South Third Street.
The funeral Will Take place tomorrow
4 afternoon. at 4::3o o'clock. from Centen-
! ary Methodist Church. Rev. DR.. w. w.
Lear. the pastor. will officiate, assisted
s by Rex. DIR. W Y. Tudor. The selec-
ton OF the pall-bearsrs has not been
cnsnpleted ana they will DO announced
s later.
suNpAr-scHooI 70 ATTEND.
The teachers and scholars OF Centen-
) ary Church Sunday-school Will meet in
The Sunday-school room Friday after
3 moor at - o'clock. and attend the funeral
a OF Mr. Morton In a seody.
Inc Sunday-schoot hour Sunday morn
(. anc Mill be given up to memorial ser
sH1ce.
i. meeting OF Inc Board OF Directors
~ the Virginia Trust Company will &C
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