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Gilbert Norton 1908–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1908

Birth Location: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina

Death Date: 21 Dec 1966

Death Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Charlie Norton

Mother: Mrs. Norton

Spouse(s): Nettie Wright

Children(s): Bobby Norton, James Norton, Elmore Norton, Pearl Norton, Melvin Norton

The story of Gilbert Norton began in 1908 in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina. In 1920, Gilbert Norton resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Gilbert Norton resided in Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA. Gilbert Norton married Frances Jenkins Norton, Nettie Virginia Wright, and had children including Bobby Ray Norton, Carolyn Casey Norton, Elmore Paul Norton, James Otha Norton, Melvin Gilbert Norton, Patricia A Norton, Patsy Blackwell Norton, Pearl E Norton. Gilbert Norton passed away in 1966 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Norton began in 1908 in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina.
  • In 1920, Gilbert Norton resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Gilbert Norton resided in Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • Gilbert Norton married Frances Jenkins Norton, Nettie Virginia Wright, and had children including Bobby Ray Norton, Carolyn Casey Norton, Elmore Paul Norton, James Otha Norton, Melvin Gilbert Norton, Patricia A Norton, Patsy Blackwell Norton, Pearl E Norton.
  • Gilbert Norton passed away in 1966 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charlie Norton
1880–1954
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
CN
Mrs. Norton
1887–1942
Birth Location: North Carolina
MN

Spouses(s)

Nettie Wright
1911–1952
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NW

Children(s)

Bobby Norton
1944–1997
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, United States of America
BN
James Norton
1937–1960
Birth Location: Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, United States of America
JN
Elmore Norton
1933–1948
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, United States of America
EN
Pearl Norton
1943–1943
Birth Location: –
PN
Melvin Norton
1940–
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
MN

Gilbert Norton's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Norton
1908–1966
Birth Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
Parents
Charlie Norton
1880–1954
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Mrs. (Lena) Norton
1887–1942
North Carolina
Grandparents
THOMAS (D) Norton
1851–1918
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
ANNIE (ELIZABETH) JOHNSON
1850–1930
Scotland, North Carolina, United States
Lewis (H.) Scott
1855–1918
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Mayes
1861–1922
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Norton's Descendants

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Gilbert Norton (9 Aug 1908–21 Dec 1966) m. Nettie (Virginia) Wright (15 April 1911–9 September 1952)
  1. 1. Bobby (Ray) Norton 1944–1997 m. Geraldine (B) Norton 1939–
  2. 2. James (Otha) Norton 1937–1960
  3. 3. Elmore (Paul) Norton 1933–1948
  4. 4. Pearl (E) Norton 1943–1943
  5. 5. Melvin (Gilbert) Norton 1940– m. Nadene (Clementine) Barnes 1943–2010

Gilbert Norton's Timeline

7 Records

1908
9 Aug 1908
Birth of Gilbert Norton in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 12
Gilbert Norton resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Gilbert Norton resided here in Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA
Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Gilbert Norton resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 32
Gilbert Norton resided here in Red River, York, South Carolina, USA
Red River, York, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Gilbert Norton resided here in Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA
Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA
1966
21 Dec 1966
Age 58
Death of Gilbert Norton in Cherryville, Gaston, North Carolina
Cherryville, Gaston, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 144
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, York, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03846; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 46-34
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-03-2183; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1320; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 148
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ebenezer, York, South Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341950
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1320; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ebenezer, York, South Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2341950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, York, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03846; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 46-34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Red River, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 144
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Red River, York, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03846; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 46-34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Ebenezer, York, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cherryville, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1966
    Event Place: Cherryville, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 247-03-2183; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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