Hello Folks -- I'm trying to trace one Aaron NORTON. His descendants show up in the Western Reserve section of Ohio (Geauga County) about 1820. I'm fairly certain that his ancestors came from New England. They apparently lived in Hartwick, Otsego, NY for a while. There were other folks from Otsego County, NY who showed up in the same part of OH. Perhaps they migrated together. Much of the info I have came from the LDS web site, where there exists a maddening mixture of first class genealogy, and unsupported conjecture. So I don't trust what I have. Aaron NORTON apparently married Lydia RUTTY in Pittstown, Rensselaer, NY about 1798. Their eldest child, Lydia, was born in Pittstown in 1800. Child #2, Sawyer H Norton, was born in Hartwick, Otsego, NY in 1803. Child #3, William Aaron Norton, was born in Pittstown in 1806. Child #4, Horace, was born in Hartwick in 1808. I'm not willing to believe that they commuted between Pittstown and Hartwick. I am willing to believe that someone slipped some erroneous data into the IGI. Lydia NORTON married William Wait AYERS in Chester, Geauga, OH in 1824. From here to the present, the genealogical data are pretty solid. No further problems. The problems exist going back. I can't find anything about Lydia Rutty. There were lots of RUTTYs in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT, but I can't find a Lydia who fits. I found a transcription of Barbour's VRs of Killingowrth, Connecticut, but nobody named Lydia who was born about 1775-1780. Not even a Lydia ?? who married a Rutty, and became a widow. She was supposedly born in Pittstown, NY, or maybe Pittsfield, Berkshire, MA. I'm inclined to believe that the latter is a mistake. There were a bunch of Aaron NORTONs in CT. One, who was about the right age, was the son of Aaron and Martha (Foote) Norton. He was born in Goshen, Litchfield, CT, and ended up in Ohio. However, it appears that he made a stopover in East Bloomfield, Ontario, NY, rather than Hartwick. The elder Aaron was a Rev War vet, buried in Rice Cemetery, in East Bloomfield, NY. Another Aaron NORTON was born in 1751 in Durham, Middlesex, CT. He became the second husband of Eunice Kelsey. [She had been married to Samuel RUTTY -- in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT -- is there a concidence here?? Locale and surname?? Perhaps.] This Aaron died in Hartwick, NY in 1813. He also had a son named Aaron, but not until 1797. As they say, close -- but no cigar. Another Aaron NORTON was born in 1782 in Bristol, Hartford, CT to Aaron and Rhoda (Hinman) Norton. The father was the son of Isaac and Mary (Rockwell) Norton, born in Haddam, Middlesex, CT in 1749. I haven't found any mention of a wife or children for Junior. A fourth Aaron NORTON was born in 1750 in Guilford, or maybe in Middletown. I have nothing further from him. I am hoping that some kind soul has done some research on these various Aaron NORTONs, and might be willing to share the results with me. Thanks in advance for your help. Bruce Bardes Cincinnati

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1311.1 Message Board Post: William George Ruddell dob 2/15/1791 married Sallie Norton Feb. 1840 in Pendleton County, Kentucky their children were James Norton Ruddell, dob 8/15/1841 in VanBuren County, Iowa and Hiram Thane Ruddell, dob 1/10/1856; His first marriage to Armenas Freeland on 9/3/1814; Children: Linnateny, dob 5/2/1815, William Anderson,dob 1/18/1817, Mary Freeland, dob 10/19/1818, Sylvester, dob 1/15/1820, George Harrison, dob 12/26/1821 my Great Grandfather, John Freeland, dob 9/6/1823, Amelia dob 12/27/1824, Franccis Marion dob 8/8/18/27, Armenia dob 6/26/1829, Ambrose dob 8/13/1831. Frances Ruddell Bearden

Diane, you wrote in your original message----- From: GenWeb [mailto:y8g3n2ws@coastalnet.com] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 9:38 PM To: NORTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NORTON] Norton DNA projec http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Norton Family Tree DNA Project I would like to find some males who descend directly from John Norton and wife Margaret Relfe from early 1700s, eastern NC. thanks, diane ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Diane, saw your message and would like to see what you have. Our Norton has been tested for DNA already but we know nothing before @ 1830 in Richmond County (Thomas Norton and Sarah Blue). They moved to Robeson County after that. So far the group we have tested with are not a match for us and we are wondering where the heck our Nortons came from. Could you be them? Look forward to hearing from you Ruth and William Norton

http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Norton Family Tree DNA Project I would like to find some males who descend directly from John Norton and wife Margaret Relfe from early 1700s, eastern NC. thanks, diane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1210.1218.1220 Message Board Post: Hi, I recently bought an antique photo album. Most photos were taken in Keota IA. There is one that says Mary Norton on the back in pencil. Another of the same person says only Marianne on the back. Other surnames are in the album too and many with just first names or unidentified. Contact me if you'd like more information. Thanks Donna Pfitzner

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1907.1 Message Board Post: We have several Williams in our line. We don't have the specifice William you mention here, but if you recognize any of these Williams then we have an overlap and match in our family lines. William 1740-1821 married to Jemima Pickeral William 1818-1889 married to Susan Zachary William A 1882-1933 married to Ida Johnsey William C 1854-1918 married to Martha Dockins William E. 1894-1963 They are all from North Georgia/NC/SC area

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5538/Qi3.2ACIB/1875.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi there, Sorry to say I haven't any info re your request. Rosemary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1875.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Sally, Sorry to say that they are not our NORTON's Cheers for now Alice

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: baker/norton uk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1811.2 Message Board Post: I am seeking info on a robert norton esq who befriend the King of England during the 1770-1780's - he use to entertain the prince at his home in old shoreham. It is believed he had a sister mary/marion who married a william baker a mounted coastguard officer in the old shoreham/portsmount or portsmouth/beachyhead areas. married around 1778/1789

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: norton/baker uk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1761.2 Message Board Post: I am looking for a robert norton esq from old shoreham. He ha a sister Marion/Mary who married a william BAKER who was a mount coastguard officer - old shoreham/portsmouth or brighton/beachy head areas. married around 1778/1789 - they may have had a an sister who may have married a CORDER

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Norton/Baker UK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1875.1 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on Robert Norton Esq from Old Shoreham. It is believed he had a sister Marion/Mary who married a William Baker who was a Mounted Coastguard Officer - we believe he could have patroled around Old/Shoreham/Portsmouth or Brighton/Beachy Head. Married around 1778/1789 we think

Hi, I am looking for information on the family of Mary Jane Norton b. 1832 who married Noah Swickard 16 Jan 1951 in Wayne Co, Ohio. I have no idea who her parents are or where she was born. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Coke

The Norton Family Reunion will hold their annual meeting in Farmington, Maine, Saturday, August 16, 2003. Richard Norton, the reunion secretary, sent invitations and directions for driving to those showing interest in the past. But all are welcome and urged to attend. Richard shoulders this responsibility alone, and is very helpful to first time attendees, his e-mail address is flash@maine.rr.com , his home address is 24 Cobbert Rd., Portland, Maine 04102. The museum was established in memory of Lillian Norton, called Madame Nordica, by her sisters Imogene del Castillo, Annah Ione Walker, and Annie Baldwin . It is a lovely museum situated on beautiful grounds. The invitation reads: "The descendants of Nicholas Norton of Edgartown will have their annual meeting in Farmington, Maine on Saturday, August 16th starting at 10:30 A.ME., at the Nordica Museum. Bring a picnic lunch and any genealogical information you would like to share with others. There are picnic tables on the museum grounds. If the weather is inclement, we will meet at the Fairbanks Church. For the first time visitors, the Museum is on the right side of Holley Road, approximately one mile form the intersection of Routes 4 and 27, going north from Farmington. The reunion is always the third Saturday of August." I will not be attending this year, but wish you all a marvelous time. Joan Norton Mullen, Wichita, Kansas

Hi, list I'm looking for information on William Norton, b. May 9, 1796 in NC, he married in 1818 in NC to Elizabeth Snead, b. Dec 19 1800. Who was there parents and where are they from., and who are they related to. William and Elizabeth moved to Randolph Co., Indiana in the 1820's. There has been a few people looking for them for years, is there anyone out there that can help place this family in NC? Rodger D. Norton oakplace1@earthlink.net

Bob, Scott and everyone concerned with the early SC NORTONS: I realize your WILLIAM NORTON died too early to be the father of my ancestor, but possibly there is some connection, if any of these names sound familiar. You may be bored with my inquiries by now, I am stuck trying to find the parents of my ancestor, Dr. Samuel Edwin Norton (b 1816 somewhere in SC possibly Williamsburg or Georgetown Count d.1 Oct 1877 in Gainesville, FL. ...ALSO with conections in CENTRAL SC . He was a medical doctor who received his degree from what is now the University of Pennsylvania medical school. I do know the names of his older siblings, but he was about 2 years old when he was orphaned and raised by "relatives." Older siblings in this order, I believe: KATHERINE NORTON m. a MANN ANNE NORTON m. LEE RENTZ (and had a daughter named MARIA who married a LEE HONOUR) WILLIAM JACKSON NORTON (we don't know who he may have married...was rumored to have something to do with a ship and Baltimore, Maryland. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. As far as I know, the family was not Quaker, but Episcopalian. However, there could have been some Quaker connections in Philadelphia and nearby Delaware/Maryland. (the medical school had a record of SAMUEL EDWIN NORTON but gave no clues....) Thanks so much, Carole (granddaughter of ELDRIDGE GREENWOOD NORTON)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1745.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Scott..Thanks for the offer but so many people have helped me along the way with copies, etc., I use these opportunities to "pay back." Send me your snail mail address by regular email so we don't clog up the message board. Thanks for info on your wife's line. Bob Norton

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1745.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Bob, My wfie Bobbi descends from William Norton/Jemima Pickeral son Barka Norton/Mary Nicholson son Edward R. Norton/Elizabeth Wall daughter Martha Norton/Martin Page daughter Elizabeth Page/William Hopkins daughter Marion Hopkins/John Watts son Tom Watts. Is it possible for me to pay you for a copy of the 30 pages you have? The library facilities in Oldsmar, FL are fairly limited. Scott

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1745.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Scott - I descend from Giles Norton, b. 20 Feb 1794 in SC. As you may have found, some Norton's are more elusive than others! We believe that Giles Norton is the son of Henry Norton and grandson of William Norton, Pendleton District, SC. Based on what I found this week in Salt Lake FHL, I have serious doubts that the William Norton of Pendleton County, SC is related to Mercer Norton. The Mercer Norton book was published in 1983 (I believe) and I suspect is out of print, It is about 2 inches thick and you would probably find it in most genealogy libraries. I copied the first 30 pages or so last year and will have access to that when I return to Palm Spings, CA on 12 August. Would be more than happy to share material with a William Norton descendant. Which son or daughter of William/Jemima does your wife come from? Bob Norton

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1745.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Robert, Are you related to the Edward Norton line. If so, it would appear that we are related (at least my wife is, she is the 5th great grand daughter of William & Jemima). We just returned from Highlands, NC, the 133rd Norton Family Reunion on Whiteside Mountain. I would very much like to share research and compare notes. Also, I took photos of William & Jemima's grave in SC (near Walhalla) and Barak's (in Cashiers NC). I can scan and email them to you. You mention a "Mercer Norton Book". Is it still in print and available? If so, how can I obtain one? Is it your belief that William (married to Jemima) is not the brother of Mercer?? Scott Morris

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qi3.2ACIB/1745.1.2 Message Board Post: Barry, It would appear that we are related (at least my wife is, she is the 5th great grand daughter of William & Jemima). We just returned from Highlands, NC, the 133rd Norton Family Reunion on Whiteside Mountain. I would very much like to share research and compare notes. Also, I took photos of William & Jemima's grave in SC (near Walhalla) and Barak's (in Cashiers NC). I can scan and email them to you. Scott Morris