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Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton 1873–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 October 1873

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 2 June 1944

Death Location: Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Martin Norton

Mother: Vina Norton

Spouse(s): Zelphia Norton

Children(s): Henry Norton, Josephus Norton, Katie Norton

In 1873, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton entered the world in North Carolina, born to Martin Richard Norton And Vina Norton. In 1880, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided in Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States. In 1935, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided in Cocke, Tennessee. Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton married Zelphia Franklin Norton, and had children including Henry Norton, Josephus Norton, Katie Norton, Palice Norton. Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton passed away in 1944 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton entered the world in North Carolina, born to Martin Richard Norton And Vina Norton.
  • In 1880, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided in Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1935, Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided in Cocke, Tennessee.
  • Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton married Zelphia Franklin Norton, and had children including Henry Norton, Josephus Norton, Katie Norton, Palice Norton.
  • Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton passed away in 1944 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Norton's Ancestors

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Joseph Norton
1873–1944
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Martin Richard Norton
1839–1924
United States of America
Vina Norton
1847–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Norton's Descendants

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Joseph ("Joe" Cephas) Norton (15 October 1873–2 June 1944) m. Zelphia (Franklin) Norton (15 August 1886–17 February 1965)
  1. 1. Henry Norton 1909–
  2. 2. Josephus Norton 1913–
  3. 3. Katie Norton 1925–

Joseph Norton's Timeline

5 Records

1873
15 October 1873
Birth of Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 7
Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided here in Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
1935
1935
Age 62
Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided here in Cocke, Tennessee
Cocke, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1944
2 June 1944
Age 71
Death of Joseph "Joe" Cephas Norton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 October 1873
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3881; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 15-5
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Family History Film: 1254971; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0253
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Big Laurel, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Family History Film: 1254971; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0253

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3881; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 15-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3881; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 15-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 June 1944
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

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