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Russell Norton 1834 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 November 1834

Birth Location: Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 20 October 1912

Death Location: Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Norton

Mother: MARGARET JOHNSTON

Spouse(s): Julia Herring

Children(s): John Norton, Emma Norton, Charles Norton, Fletcher Norton, Jackson Norton, Stephen Norton, Louisa Norton, Monroe Norton, Sally Norton, Lillie Norton, Walter Norton, Lou Norton, Mack Norton, Lou Norton

The story of Russell Norton began in 1834 in Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America. In 1870, Russell Norton resided in Beat 11, Pike, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Russell Norton resided in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, USA. Russell Norton married Julia Ann NORTON Herring, and had children including John Noah Norton, Emma Jane "Sissy" Norton, Charles W. Norton, Fletcher J. Norton, Jackson Jack 'Jackie' Herring Norton, Stephen Norton, Louisa Laura Alabama "Bam" Norton, Monroe Augus Norton, Sally Anna Norton, Lillie N Norton, Walter Norton, Lou Anna Minnie Norton, Mack H. Norton, Lou Lula Mae Jernigan Norton. Russell Norton passed away in 1912 in Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Russell Norton began in 1834 in Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Russell Norton resided in Beat 11, Pike, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Russell Norton resided in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, USA.
  • Russell Norton married Julia Ann NORTON Herring, and had children including John Noah Norton, Emma Jane "Sissy" Norton, Charles W. Norton, Fletcher J. Norton, Jackson Jack 'Jackie' Herring Norton, Stephen Norton, Louisa Laura Alabama "Bam" Norton, Monroe Augus Norton, Sally Anna Norton, Lillie N Norton, Walter Norton, Lou Anna Minnie Norton, Mack H. Norton, Lou Lula Mae Jernigan Norton.
  • Russell Norton passed away in 1912 in Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Russell Norton's Ancestors

Self
Russell Norton
1834 – 1912
Birth Place: Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
James Russell Norton
1804 – 1886
Horry County, South Carolina, USA
MARGARET (CAROLINE) JOHNSTON
1808 – 1864
Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Jefferson (or James?)) Johnston
1783 – 1853
Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ann Molsie JOHNSTON) Hodges
1792 – 1879
Horry, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Johnston
1755 –
Frances Haley
1765 – 1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugo Johnston
1751 – 1794
Susanna Barfield
1752 – 1787

Russell Norton's Descendants

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Russell Norton (2 November 1834 – 20 October 1912) m. Julia (Ann NORTON) Herring (4 Jul 1842 – 4 Jun 1925)
  1. 1. John (Noah) Norton (7 Nov 1857 – 3 Nov 1930)
  2. 2. Emma (Jane "Sissy") Norton (5 Sep 1859 – 9 Aug 1935)
  3. 3. Charles (W.) Norton (15 July 1861 – 31 August 1937)
  4. 4. Fletcher (J.) Norton (1863 – 30 Jul 1915)
  5. 5. Jackson (Jack 'Jackie' Herring) Norton (Sep 1865 – Jan 1936)
  6. 6. Stephen Norton (abt 1866 – )
  7. 7. Louisa (Laura Alabama "Bam") Norton (1868 – )
  8. 8. Monroe (Augus) Norton (Dec 1869 – )
  9. 9. Sally (Anna) Norton (Nov 1872 – 12 Feb 1952)
  10. 10. Lillie (N) Norton (26 Nov 1874 – 15 Feb 1952)
  11. 11. Walter Norton (Jan 1876 – 19 Jun 1962)
  12. 12. Lou (Anna Minnie) Norton (1879 – )
  13. 13. Mack (H.) Norton (18 Sep 1881 – 13 Oct 1954)
  14. 14. Lou (Lula Mae Jernigan) Norton (14 Jul 1885 – 25 May 1927)

Russell Norton's Timeline

5 Records

1834
2 November 1834
Birth of Russell Norton in Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 36
Russell Norton resided here in Beat 11, Pike, Alabama, USA
Beat 11, Pike, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Russell Norton resided here in Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, USA
Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, USA
1912
20 October 1912
Age 78
Death of Russell Norton in Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
1916
20 Jan 1916
Age 82
Russell Norton resided here in Barbour County Alabama, United States
Barbour County Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 November 1834
    Event Place: Clayton, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 288C; Enumeration District: 018
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 11, Pike, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 430A; Family History Library Film: 545536
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 11, Pike, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 11, Pike, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 430A; Family History Library Film: 545536

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisville, Barbour, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 288C; Enumeration District: 018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1916
    Event Place: Barbour County Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Norris, B. W. - Nunn, Jesse

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1912
    Event Place: Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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