Definitions for "John Morton"
John Morton (c.1420–1500) was the Archbishop of Canterbury.
John Morton (1724-1777) from Ridley Township, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania was the delegate who cast the deciding vote in favor of the United States Declaration of Independence. According to legend, he was late to the meeting, and everyone else had already voted. Despite not having attended the meeting, he was allowed his vote; and he cast it for independence.
John Morton is a British writer and director associated with the BBC Radio and television networks. He is perhaps best known for writing People Like Us, which starred Chris Langham. Originally produced for BBC Radio 4, it was later adapted for BBC Two.