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William James Norton 1827 – 1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 October 1827

Birth Location: Conway, Horry, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 May 1886

Death Location: Henry, Alabama, United States

Father: James Norton

Mother: MARGARET JOHNSTON

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Early life: William James Norton arrived in Conway, Horry, South Carolina, USA in 1827, born to James Russell Norton and MARGARET CAROLINE JOHNSTON. William James Norton concluded life in Henry, Alabama, United States in 1886.

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James Norton
1804 – 1886
Birth Location: Horry County, South Carolina, USA
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MARGARET JOHNSTON
1808 – 1864
Birth Location: Horry County, South Carolina, USA
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 19 October 1827
    Event Place: Conway, Horry, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 9 May 1886
    Event Place: Henry, Alabama, United States
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