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Nathaniel Norton 1844–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1844

Birth Location: Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA

Death Date: 9 December 1876

Death Location: Lost At Sea

Father: Joseph Norton

Mother: Emily RICHARDSON

Spouse(s): Amanda Ellsmore

Children(s): Joseph Norton, Uriah Norton

Nathaniel Norton was born in 1844 in Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA, the child of Joseph S Norton And Emily Richardson. In 1850, Nathaniel Norton resided in Jonesport, Washington, Maine, USA. In 1860, Nathaniel Norton resided in Jonesport, Indian River, Washington, Maine, USA. Nathaniel Norton married Amanda Ellsmore, and had children including Joseph L Norton, Uriah L Norton. Nathaniel Norton passed away in 1876 in Lost At Sea.

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Biography

  • Nathaniel Norton was born in 1844 in Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA, the child of Joseph S Norton And Emily Richardson.
  • In 1850, Nathaniel Norton resided in Jonesport, Washington, Maine, USA.
  • In 1860, Nathaniel Norton resided in Jonesport, Indian River, Washington, Maine, USA.
  • Nathaniel Norton married Amanda Ellsmore, and had children including Joseph L Norton, Uriah L Norton.
  • Nathaniel Norton passed away in 1876 in Lost At Sea.

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Spouses(s)

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Nathaniel Norton's Ancestors

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Nathaniel Norton
1844–1876
Birth Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA
Parents
Joseph S Norton
1808–1872
Jonesboro, Washington County, Maine, United States of America
Emily RICHARDSON
1813–1893
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Enoch Richardson
1772–1820
Mount Desert Island, Hancock Co, ME, Maine, USA
Abigail YORK
1786–1840
Maine, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Richardson
1739–1813
Margaret Gott
1743–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr
1703–1785
Rachel Littlefield
1701–1801

Nathaniel Norton's Descendants

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Nathaniel Norton (abt 1844–9 December 1876) m. Amanda Ellsmore (abt 1848–17 January 1877)
  1. 1. Joseph (L) Norton –1929 m. Margaret Norton 1876–1953
    1. 1. Joseph (Gardiner) Norton 1905–1989
  2. 2. Uriah (L) Norton 1865–1930

Nathaniel Norton's Timeline

5 Records

1844
abt 1844
Birth of Nathaniel Norton in Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA
Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Nathaniel Norton resided here in Jonesport, Washington, Maine, USA
Jonesport, Washington, Maine, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Nathaniel Norton resided here in Jonesport, Indian River, Washington, Maine, USA
Jonesport, Indian River, Washington, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Nathaniel Norton resided here in Jonesport, Harrington, Washington, Maine, USA
Jonesport, Harrington, Washington, Maine, USA
1876
9 December 1876
Age 32
Death of Nathaniel Norton in Lost At Sea
Lost At Sea

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1844
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, U.S., Death Records, 1909-2008
    [2] Maine, U.S., Compiled Military Records, 1812-1865
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jonesport, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jonesport, Indian River, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jonesport, Harrington, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jonesport
    Record Source: Maine, U.S., Compiled Military Records, 1812-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 December 1876
    Event Place: Lost At Sea
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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