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Russell Fane Norton 1886–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1886

Birth Location: Michigan, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1946

Death Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: William Norton

Mother: Lillian Messenger

Spouse(s): Dorothy Wheatstone

Children(s): Mary Norton

In 1886, Russell Fane Norton entered the world in Michigan, USA, born to William A Norton And Lillian E Messenger. In 1900, Russell Fane Norton resided in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA. In 1917, Russell Fane Norton resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Russell Fane Norton married Dorothy E Wheatstone, and had children including Mary E Norton. Russell Fane Norton passed away in 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Russell Fane Norton entered the world in Michigan, USA, born to William A Norton And Lillian E Messenger.
  • In 1900, Russell Fane Norton resided in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1917, Russell Fane Norton resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Russell Fane Norton married Dorothy E Wheatstone, and had children including Mary E Norton.
  • Russell Fane Norton passed away in 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Norton
1853–1922
Birth Location: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
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Lillian Messenger
1859–1927
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
LM

Spouses(s)

Dorothy Wheatstone
1886–1976
Birth Location: Michigan
DW

Children(s)

Mary Norton
1922–
Birth Location: Los Angeles, California
MN

Russell Norton's Ancestors

Self
Russell Norton
1886–1946
Birth Place: Michigan, USA
Parents
William A Norton
1853–1922
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Lillian (E) Messenger
1859–1927
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
William (R) Norton
1822–1902
New York, USA
Phebe (A) Able
1834–1913
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Abel
1807–1878
Sarah Wheaton
1814–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Wheaton
1782–1848
Phebe McCoy
1783–1846

Russell Norton's Descendants

1.
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Russell (Fane) Norton (9 Apr 1886–27 May 1946) m. Dorothy (E) Wheatstone (2 Dec 1886–19 Nov 1976)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Norton 1922– m. Irving (Dillaye) Webb 1921–2008

Russell Norton's Timeline

7 Records

1886
9 Apr 1886
Birth of Russell Fane Norton in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Russell Fane Norton resided here in Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Russell Fane Norton resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Russell Fane Norton resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Russell Fane Norton resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 54
Russell Fane Norton resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1946
27 May 1946
Age 60
Death of Russell Fane Norton in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1886
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00420; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60-997
    [3] California Death Index, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 27 May 1946; Social Security: 564165933
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1940, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 128
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Los Angeles Times; Publication Date: 28 May 1946; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; ,0.34775296,0.84936124,0.4509247&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00420; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60-997

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00420; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60-997

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Johns, Mich
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1940, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 128

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1946
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 27 May 1946; Social Security: 564165933
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Los Angeles Times; Publication Date: 28 May 1946; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; ,0.34775296,0.84936124,0.4509247&xid=3355
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