Robert Morter - Morter Ancestry

ROBERT MORTER

The first response I received, from all the letters that I had sent out to Norfolk and beyond on my initial enquiry, was an immediate phone call from Robert Morter. How important Robert`s contact proved to be, and in particular, his mother, Margaret. Robert`s Father, Raymond Morter (Margaret`s 1st husband), was the all-important link; and through Mr Morgan our two lines were confirmed. On inspection of the 2 lines, it is clear we are related, going back to Philip Morter of Hethersett & Elizabeth May 2; both married in Hethersett 5th March 1725. So that makes Robert my 8th generation Cousin, I think!

See Robert`s Family Line

The Infamous Morter Family Tree

On meeting Robert that Thursday evening on the 18th June 2003, I was also lucky enough to meet Margaret and Geoffrey Morter, Ray’s Brother. Also there was Patrick, Margaret`s 2nd Husband and Julia, Geoffrey’s wife. Raymond and Geoffrey, also have a 3rd brother Kenneth; and their father was ‘William James Morter’, born in Weston Longville 11th Aug`1895, married to ‘Mabel Maud Coleman`. Geoffrey’s son, Simon has also become interested in their Family Line.

Both the 64-Page Dossier and The Infamous Morter Family Tree were shown to me; and in return, Rev.Cruscha & Daphne’s Findings was looked at, by them. We knew then, we were related; and on close inspection, our two lines go back to Philip & Elizabeth May 2. Then it was necessary to check our ‘Noses`, as they tend to be the distinguishing physical feature of us Morters. Geoffrey, Robert and myself all agreed we all had ‘The Morter Nose`, rather straight, rounded and good looking ‘noses`!

Thursday 18th June2003 was a memorable day, having left Luton early, I had managed to:

1.Visit the 3 main churches in Long Stratton, Morningthorpe & Hethersett.

2. Checked the Morter records in Norwich.

3. Met up with Robert and his Family connections in Wymondham.

4. Returned with a copy of the 64-Page Morter Dossier!

5. Took Photos and Videoed throughout the day.

The couple of pints I had, in the ‘Rose & Crown` in Baldock on the way back to celebrate the day, tasted wonderful!