Joseph Borton was born August 2, 1800 at Evesham, Burlington County, New Jersey.
He married Rebecca Borton, daughter of Bethuel Borton and Rebecca Cliffton.
They had three children all born in Burlington County, New Jersey:
1. Obadiah Borton
2. Sarah Jane Borton
3. Mary Ellen Borton
Joseph and Rebecca came from New Jersey in the fall of 1836, with Nathan and Bethuel Borton, brothers of Rebecca, and settled in German Twp in Ohio. They were 6 weeks and 2 days on the road, arriving October 22, 1836.
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