E. J. C. Morton
British politician
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Edward John Chalmers Morton (1856 – 3 October 1902),[1] known as E. J. C. Morton, was a British barrister and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons as a member of parliament (MP) for Devonport from 1892 until his death.
- John Chalmers Morton (father)
E. J. C. Morton | |
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Morton | |
| Member of Parliament (MP) for Devonport | |
| In office 1892–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1856 |
| Died | 3 October 1902 (aged 45–46) Amberley, Gloucestershire, England |
| Party | Liberal |
| Parent |
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| Education | St John's College, Cambridge |
Biography
Morton was the son of John Chalmers Morton, and was educated at Harrow School and at St John's College, Cambridge,[2] where he won a scholarship in 1879[3] and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 1880.[4] He was called to the bar in 1885 at the Inner Temple, and practised on the North Eastern Circuit.[4]
He was elected for Devonport at the 1892 general election,[5] re-elected in 1895 and in 1900.[5]
His obituary in The Times lists him as an active member of the liberal party, and a great platform speaker.[6] He was listed in 1892[7] and in 1901 as secretary of the Home Rule Union.[4]
Morton underwent an operation in early autumn 1902, and left for his sister's residence at Amberley, Gloucestershire to recover. He died there on 3 October 1902.[6]
