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MORTON F., an American financier. He was born in New Haven, Conn., in 1852, and when 16 went as clerk with an express company at Memphis, Tenn., later finding a position in railroad work. From 1884 he was connected with the Plant System of railroads, becoming vice-president. He cooperated in its merging with the Atlantic Coast Line of which he became a and astringent, and very useful in diadirector, as likewise of the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisiana Railway.
Apart from his railroad interests, he was prominent in banking affairs, and owned several yachts, in which sport he found relaxation. He died in 1918.