YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Franklin Norton 1816–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 OCT 1816

Birth Location: Bethany,Genesee Co,New York

Death Date: 23 Aug 1887

Death Location: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA

Father: Ambrose Norton

Mother: Sylvia Kendall

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Locke, Edna Frary

Children(s): Charles Norton, Fred Norton, Walter Norton, William Norton, Willie NORTON

Benjamin Franklin Norton was born in 1816 in Bethany,Genesee Co,New York, the child of Ambrose Norton And Sylvia Kendall. Benjamin Franklin Norton married Edna Frary, Elizabeth Locke, and had children including Charles A Norton, Fred L Norton, Walter F Norton, William Norton, Willie Norton. Benjamin Franklin Norton passed away in 1887 in Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Norton
BN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Norton was born in 1816 in Bethany,Genesee Co,New York, the child of Ambrose Norton And Sylvia Kendall.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norton married Edna Frary, Elizabeth Locke, and had children including Charles A Norton, Fred L Norton, Walter F Norton, William Norton, Willie Norton.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norton passed away in 1887 in Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Norton
1788–1856
Birth Location: Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
AN
Sylvia Kendall
1789–1846
Birth Location: Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Locke
1824–1896
Birth Location: Batavia, Genesee, New York
EL
Edna Frary
1819–1847
Birth Location: Strafford,Vermont
EF

Children(s)

Charles Norton
1845–1905
Birth Location: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
CN
Fred Norton
1854–1886
Birth Location: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
FN
Walter Norton
1851–1920
Birth Location: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
WN
William Norton
1862–1867
Birth Location: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
WN
Willie NORTON
1863–1867
Birth Location: Bethany, Genesee, NY
WN

Benjamin Norton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norton
1816–1887
Birth Place: Bethany,Genesee Co,New York
Parents
Ambrose Norton
1788–1856
Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Sylvia Kendall
1789–1846
Strafford, Orange, Vermont, USA
Grandparents
Zerah Norton
1763–1840
Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Ruth Chamberlain
1766–1796
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Norton's Descendants

1.
BN
Benjamin (Franklin) Norton (1 OCT 1816–23 Aug 1887) m. Elizabeth Locke (16 Oct 1824–05 May 1896) m. Edna Frary (18 Feb 1819–28 Jul 1847)
  1. 1. Charles (A.) Norton 1845–1905
  2. 2. Fred (L.) Norton 1854–1886
  3. 3. Walter (F.) Norton 1851–1920
  4. 4. William Norton 1862–1867
  5. 5. Willie NORTON 1863–1867

Benjamin Norton's Timeline

2 Records

1816
1 OCT 1816
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Norton in Bethany,Genesee Co,New York
Bethany,Genesee Co,New York
1887
23 Aug 1887
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Franklin Norton in Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1816
    Event Place: Bethany,Genesee Co,New York

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1887
    Event Place: Bethany, Genesee, New York, USA
Find more search results for Benjamin Norton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE