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Martha “Mat” Norton 1855–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1855

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 18 Nov 1944

Death Location: Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA

Father: Elias Norton

Mother: Mary Norton

Spouse(s): John Gottwals

Children(s):

The story of Martha “Mat” Norton began in 1855 in North Carolina. In 1870, Martha “Mat” Norton resided in Blue Ridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Martha “Mat” Norton resided in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA. Martha “Mat” Norton married John Z Gottwals. Martha “Mat” Norton passed away in 1944 in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha “Mat” Norton began in 1855 in North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Martha “Mat” Norton resided in Blue Ridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha “Mat” Norton resided in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha “Mat” Norton married John Z Gottwals.
  • Martha “Mat” Norton passed away in 1944 in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Norton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Norton
1855–1944
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Elias Norton
1812–1854
SC
Mary (Polly Holden) Norton
1820–1897
South Carolina
Grandparents
Barak (Pickerel) Norton
1777–1869
South Carolina
Mary (Bethsheba (Polly)) NICHOLSON
1788–1883
Washington, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
John (H) Holden
1789–1852
Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Minerva (Alexander) Holden
1792–1852
Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Norton
1740–1821
Jemima Pickerel
1742–1829
William NICHOLSON
1765–1820
Martha Richardson
1763–1846
Richard Holden
1742–1830
Ann Pepper
1754–1849
Elisha Sr
1770–1832
Nancy Alexander
1780–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Jr
1715–1778
Elizabeth Brown
1718–1791
Henry Pickerel\Pickrell
1716–1814
Rebecca Lowe
1725–1778
Richard Holden
1711–1785
Sarah Barnes
1700–1742
Jacob Alexander
1741–1839
Mary Smith
1740–1797
Thomas O'GRAUAGAIN
1720–1790
Mary Edwards
1720–1800

Martha Norton's Timeline

4 Records

1855
abt 1855
Birth of Martha “Mat” Norton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 15
Martha “Mat” Norton resided here in Blue Ridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Blue Ridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Martha “Mat” Norton resided here in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1944
18 Nov 1944
Age 89
Death of Martha “Mat” Norton in Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1855
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Highlands, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0068
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blue Ridge, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Highlands, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Highlands, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976

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