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Peter Norton 1718–1792 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1718

Birth Location: Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 13 Feb 1792

Death Location: Edgartown, Massachusetts

Father: Ebenezer Norton

Mother: Deborah Norton

Spouse(s): Sarah Bassett

Children(s): Samuel Norton

The story of Peter Norton began in 1718 in Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Peter Norton married Sarah Bassett, and had children including Samuel Norton. Peter Norton passed away in 1792 in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Norton began in 1718 in Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Peter Norton married Sarah Bassett, and had children including Samuel Norton.
  • Peter Norton passed away in 1792 in Edgartown, Massachusetts.

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Children(s)

Peter Norton's Ancestors

Self
Peter Norton
1718–1792
Birth Place: Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Ebenezer Norton
1691–1769
Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Deborah (Mayhew) Norton
1681–1772
Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Mayhew
1652–1688
Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Hilliard
1654–1746
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mayhew
1620–1687
Jane Paine
1625–1674
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mayhew
1593–1682
Martha Parkhurst
1597–1635
Thomas Paine
1608–1635
Jane Gallion
1602–1666

Peter Norton's Descendants

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Peter Norton (9 Sep 1718–13 Feb 1792) m. Sarah Bassett (19 Mar 1720–8 Sep 1804)
  1. 1. Samuel Norton 1743–1801 m. Mary Davis 1744–1820
    1. 1. Tristram Norton 1772–1863 m. Sarah (Sally Bassett) Butler 1771–1866
      1. 1. Sarah (" Sally " Butler) Norton 1784–1880 m. Isaac Daggett 1794–1884
        1. 1. Samuel (S) Daggett 1818– m. Lydia Daggett 1829–
        2. 2. Tristram (Norton) Daggett 1820–1891 m. Lucy Churchill 1822– m. Caroline (E) Butler 1825–1900
        3. 3. Isaac Daggett 1823–1850
        4. 4. John (Tobey) Daggett 1826–1891 m. Eleanor Daggett 1848–
        5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Daggett 1829–1860 m. Susan Tinkham 1831–
        6. 6. Francis (Marion) Daggett 1833–1868
        7. 7. William (Harrison) Daggett 1836–1876 m. Persiss (L) Daggett 1835–
        8. 8. Julia (Jones) Daggett 1839– m. Benjamin (Warren) Norton 1836–
      2. 2. Lydia (A) Norton 1805–1885 m. Lendal Daggett 1804–1868
        1. 1. Alphia (Harriett) Daggett 1843–1933
        2. 2. Tristram (Gardner) Daggett 1847–1874 m. Sarah (Maria) Gilman 1851–1874
        3. 3. Seth Daggett 1848–1868
        4. 4. Silas Daggett 1848–1870 m. Millicent Pinkham 1835–1911
        5. 5. Lydia (Ann) Daggett 1835–
      3. 3. Samuel Norton 1795–1836
      4. 4. Hepsibah Norton 1797–1850
      5. 5. Tristram (Gardiner) Norton 1811–1908
      6. 6. Harrison (H) Norton 1814–1898
    2. 2. Isaac Norton 1771–1843

Peter Norton's Timeline

2 Records

1718
9 Sep 1718
Birth of Peter Norton in Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
1792
13 Feb 1792
Age 74
Death of Peter Norton in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Edgartown, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1718
    Event Place: Majors Cove, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Edgartown; Birth state: MA.
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Majors Cove; Birth state: MA.
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] Family Data Collection - Births
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 189.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RBF.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1792
    Event Place: Edgartown, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Edgartown; Birth state: MA.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Majors Cove; Birth state: MA.

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