Jacob Morton
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Major-General Jacob Morton (1756–1837) studied law at College of New Jersey, the predecessor of Princeton University
. Morton never practiced law.
Morton was the marshal for the First inauguration of George Washington
. When it was found that no bible was available, Morton retrieved the Lodge Bible from St. John's Lodge (New York). Morton was the current Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge.
Morton served asNew York City Comptroller
from 1807 to 1808. Morton was clerk for the New York City Common Council
.
Morton was an active Freemason, and was the Grand Master
of Grand Lodge of New York
from 1801-1804. The Grand Lodge of New york has established an award named for Morton known as the Jacob Morton Award, given to Masons or Masonic Organizations that have demonstrated exceptional voluntary service to their community.
Morton as promoted to brigadier-general in 1804. The Brigade he commanded was known as "Morton's Brigade of Artillery," and for many years the pride of the New York militia and the favorite of the public.
As a Major General, Morton led the New York Militia during the War of 1812.
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
. Morton never practiced law.
Morton was the marshal for the First inauguration of George Washington
First inauguration of George Washington
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States took place on April 30, 1789.The inauguration marked the commencement of the first four-year term of George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice President...
. When it was found that no bible was available, Morton retrieved the Lodge Bible from St. John's Lodge (New York). Morton was the current Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge.
Morton served asNew York City Comptroller
New York City Comptroller
The Office of Comptroller of New York City is the chief fiscal officer and chief auditing officer of the city. The comptroller is elected, citywide, to a four-year term and can hold office for three consecutive terms. The current comptroller is Democrat John Liu, formerly a member of the New York...
from 1807 to 1808. Morton was clerk for the New York City Common Council
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
.
Morton was an active Freemason, and was the Grand Master
Grand Master (Masonic)
In Freemasonry a Grand Master is the leader of the lodges within his Masonic jurisdiction. He presides over a Grand Lodge, and has certain rights in the constituent lodges that form his jurisdiction....
of Grand Lodge of New York
Grand Lodge of New York
The Grand Lodge of New York is one of 29 independent organizations of Freemasons in the U.S. state of New York. It was at one time the largest grand lodge in the world in terms of membership....
from 1801-1804. The Grand Lodge of New york has established an award named for Morton known as the Jacob Morton Award, given to Masons or Masonic Organizations that have demonstrated exceptional voluntary service to their community.
Morton as promoted to brigadier-general in 1804. The Brigade he commanded was known as "Morton's Brigade of Artillery," and for many years the pride of the New York militia and the favorite of the public.
As a Major General, Morton led the New York Militia during the War of 1812.