Brief Life History of Edward
When Edward Moreton was christened on 21 November 1700, in Over, Cheshire, England, his father, Edward Moreton, was 28 and his mother, Martha Lowe, was 25. He died on 27 January 1720, at the age of 19.
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Sources (3)
- Edward Moreton, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Edward Moreton, "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000"
- Edward Moreton, "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900"
Parents and Siblings
1672–1727 Male
1675–1727 Female
Siblings (8)
1700–1720 Male
1702–1715 Female
1704–1704 Male
1706–1707 Female
1708–1748 Male
+3 More Children
World Events (1)
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Name Meaning
English (West Midlands): variant of Morton 1.
Spanish (Moretón): nickname from moretón ‘brown, tanned’ (of skin).
French: nickname from a double diminutive of More 2 ‘Moor’. Compare Moret .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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