Who was Desire Norton?

Desire Norton (1731–1792) was born in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Desire Norton 1731–1792

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1731 · Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, English Colonial America

Died 13 Jun 1792 · Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Father Mathew Norton

Mother Mary Daggett

Siblings Beriah Norton Esq, Elizabeth Norton, Huldah Norton, Jane Jean W Norton, Jerusha Norton, Lois Norton, Matthew Norton Jr

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Mathew Norton

Mary Daggett

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Biography

In 1731, Desire Norton entered the world in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, born to mathew norton and mary daggett. Desire Norton passed away in 1792 in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Desire Norton in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, English Colonial America

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Death of Desire Norton in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

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: Desire Norton (1731–1792) was born in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Desire in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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