William Morton (died 1942)

William Morton (died 1942) of the Atlantic Engine Co

son of Robert Morton (of Wishaw)

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1942 Obituary

WE regret to record the death, at Wishaw, of Mr. William Morton, managing director of the Atlantic Engine Company, Ltd.

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1942 'DEATH OF MR WILLIAM MORTON. January first - New Year’s Day - brought a profound shock to Wishaw when it became known that Mr William Morton, managing director of the Atlantic Engine Company, had died suddenly that day. Mr Morton was a member of one the oldest industrialist families in the town and was highly esteemed in business circles with which he had a widespread connection. By the employees at the works in Glasgow Road he was regarded as a model employer.
The late Mr Robert Morton, father of the deceased, was a man of strong character and inventive genius and, from small beginnings in his workshop Belhaven Terrace, developed one of the largest tinsmith businesses in the county. Specialising in bakers and confectioners plant his products became known far and wide for their enduring quality and efficiency. Following upon a disastrous fire at the old place in the Terrace the present extensive works and offices in Glasgow Road were built, and there it was that the three brothers, of whom Mr Williamson[?] was the last survivor, carried on and extended the work so well founded by their father.
Still continuing to manufacture the goods upon which the firm’s reputation had been built, a purely engineering department was opened, from which, over a period of years, there was an outflow of first class diesel engines. In all these development schemes, Mr William Morton played a prominent part and, latterly, he was in sole control.
Business was deceased’s supreme interest, and his only relaxation was a round of golf. He was a life-long member and an elder of Cambusnethan Old Parish Church. His widow, by whom he is survived and grown-up family, is a daughter of the late Mr Joseph Ingram, F.E.I.S., headmaster of Wishaw Public School, and for them the utmost sympathy is felt.
The funeral, which was public and largely attended, took place on Saturday afternoon, to Cambusnethan Cemetery.

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