♂ John Morton Sr.

1655 - 1722

John Morton Sr.
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1682


Age: 27y
1682 René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, exploring rivers in America, reaches the mouth of the Mississippi River.

1722


May 2
Age: 67y
1722 Edenton is incorporated as the county seat of Chowan County, North Carolina. The governor and assembly of North Carolina move to Edenton, making it the de facto capital of North Carolina until 1746, when the government is moved to New Bern.

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