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James Elder Norton 1882–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1882

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 28 Apr 1957

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Norton

Mother: Elizabeth Elder

Spouse(s): Edna Norton

Children(s):

James Elder Norton was born in 1882 in Tennessee, the child of John L Norton And Elizabeth Elder. In 1900, James Elder Norton resided in Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, James Elder Norton resided in Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. James Elder Norton married Edna Norton. James Elder Norton passed away in 1957 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • James Elder Norton was born in 1882 in Tennessee, the child of John L Norton And Elizabeth Elder.
  • In 1900, James Elder Norton resided in Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, James Elder Norton resided in Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Elder Norton married Edna Norton.
  • James Elder Norton passed away in 1957 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Norton
1844–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JN
Elizabeth Elder
1848–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Edna Norton
1886–1976
Birth Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
EN

Children(s)

James Norton's Ancestors

Self
James Norton
1882–1957
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John L Norton
1844–
Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Elder
1848–
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Norton's Timeline

8 Records

1882
1 Feb 1882
Birth of James Elder Norton in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 18
James Elder Norton resided here in Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
James Elder Norton resided here in Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
James Elder Norton resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
James Elder Norton resided here in Dallas Precinct 28, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Precinct 28, Dallas, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
James Elder Norton resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1947
1947
Age 65
James Elder Norton resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1957
28 Apr 1957
Age 75
Death of James Elder Norton in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 28, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1793; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 57
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2342049
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Dallas
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1241599
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1521; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0270; FHL microfilm: 1375534
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1241599

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1521; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0270; FHL microfilm: 1375534

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Dallas

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dallas Precinct 28, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dallas Precinct 28, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T625_1793; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2342049

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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