Generation No. 1
1. Stephan W.2 Norton (Norton1) was born December 09, 1812 in New York?, and died February 01, 1890 in Fonda, Iowa. He married (1) Sarah Jane Paddock December 07, 1836 in Wisconsin, daughter of Aaron Paddock and Sarah Benjamin. She was born 1816 in New York, and died 1848 in Antioch, Lake Co. IL. He married (2) Elizabeth Thacher 1850 in Wisconsin. She was born Abt. 1831 in Ohio, and died 1863 in Wisconsin.
Notes for Stephan W. Norton:
Came to Milwaukee in 1836 and married Sarah Jane Paddock. Then lived in Antioch, Illinois. Sarah Jane may be buried in Antioch, Illinois. Moved back to Wisconsin and remarried to Elizabeth Thatcher in 1850. After Elizabeth's death in 1863, moved to Fonda Iowa with daughters and son Herkimer in 1869. The Paddocks (great-great-great grandma Sarah's ancestors) came from Ireland.
Elected: 1871, First clerk of Grant Twshp,Pocahontas Cty,Ia
Religion: Baptist Church
May 11, 1869, Third family to arrive in Grant Township
In 1880 census, name is listed as Samuel W. - not Stephen W. Norton
More About Stephan W. Norton:
1836 Residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1860 Occupation: Farmer
1860 Residence: Marston, Sauk Co Wisconsin
1870 Census Fact: Living next to son Herkimer
1870 Occupation: Farmer
1870 Residence: Lizard Twp, Pocahontas Co Iowa
1880 Occupation: Occupation - Farmer
1880 Residence: Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Burial: Cedar Cemetery, Fonda, IA
Residence: Lysander, New York
Notes for Sarah Jane Paddock:
Notes for SARAH JANE PADDOCK:
When Sarah Jane died in 1848, the family was living in Antioch, Il. At that time their oldest son, Herkimer was only about eleven years old and George the youngest was about eighteen months. It is believed that A. B. Paddock, Jane's brother either adopted or "took in" our direct ancestor William H. H. Norton.
Children of Stephan Norton and Sarah Paddock are:
2 i. Charles3 Norton.
+ 3 ii. Herkemer Lewis Norton, born January 07, 1837 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; died January 20, 1911 in Fonda, Iowa.
+ 4 iii. Edward Lester Norton, born 1841 in Wisconsin.
+ 5 iv. William Henry Harrison Norton, born August 17, 1842 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; died February 21, 1929 in Tripoli, Lincoln Co., Wisconsin.
+ 6 v. George P. Norton, born April 1846 in Illinois; died Bet. 1900 - 1920 in Probably Juneau Co, Wisconsin.
Children of Stephan Norton and Elizabeth Thacher are:
7 i. Francis3 Norton, born Abt. 1851 in Wisconsin.
More About Francis Norton:
Residence: 1869, Fonda, Iowa
Residence (2): Aft. 1869, S. Dakota
8 ii. Emma Norton, born Abt. 1855 in Wisconsin. She married Lorenzo Brown.
More About Emma Norton:
Residence: 1869, Fonda, Iowa
Residence (2): Aft. 1869, S. Dakota
Generation No. 2
3. Herkemer Lewis3 Norton (Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born January 07, 1837 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and died January 20, 1911 in Fonda, Iowa. He married Orilla Kingsley 1861 in Sauk Co., Wisconsin. She was born June 10, 1843 in New York, and died May 21, 1918 in Fonda, Iowa.
Notes for Herkemer Lewis Norton:
Grew to manhood in Sauk County, Wi
May 11, 1869, 3rd family to arrive in Grant Township, Iowa
More About Herkemer Lewis Norton:
1885 Residence: Pocahontas Co. Iowa1
Burial: Cedar Cemetery, Fonda, IA
Occupation: 1880, Farmer
Residence: 1880, Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Residence (2): 1900, Fonda, Cedar Twp., Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Notes for Orilla Kingsley:
1885 IOWA STATE CENSUS
Given: Orilia
Surname: Norton
Township Number: 91
Range: 33
Section: 32
Location: SE SE
Age: 41
Sex: F
Marital Status: M
Birth State: NY
Line Number: 2
Dwelling Number: 28
Family Number: 28
Page Number: 175
State: IA
County: Pocahontas
Township Name: Grant
1900 Census shows 6 children born, 5 children living
More About Orilla Kingsley:
Burial: Cedar Cemetery, Fonda, IA
Children of Herkemer Norton and Orilla Kingsley are:
+ 9 i. Ida F.4 Norton, born June 1863 in Wisconsin; died Aft. 1910 in Probably Iowa.
+ 10 ii. Stephen Elias Norton, born July 1867 in Wisconsin.
11 iii. Reuben Norton, born 1870 in Wisconsin.
More About Reuben Norton:
1900 Occupation: Servant
1900 Residence: Kane Twp, Pottawatomie Co, Iowa
+ 12 iv. Effie May Norton, born November 1870 in Iowa; died Aft. 1920 in Iowa.
+ 13 v. Nathaniel Lewis Norton, born March 11, 1874 in Grant Twp., Pocahantas Co. Iowa; died November 28, 1920 in Laurens, Iowa.
14 vi. Dottie O. Norton, born October 1884 in Pocahontas Co. IA.
4. Edward Lester3 Norton (Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born 1841 in Wisconsin. He married Julia Ann Blish Bef. 1880. She was born Abt. 1854 in Missouri, and died Bef. 1880.
Notes for Edward Lester Norton:
Living with brother Herkimer in 1880 in Grant Twp., Pocahontas Co. IA
More About Edward Lester Norton:
1880 Residence: Grant Twp, Pocanhontas Co Iowa
Children of Edward Norton and Julia Blish are:
15 i. Charles4 Norton, born Abt. 1864.
16 ii. Reuben Norton, born Abt. 1868.
17 iii. Theodore Norton, born Abt. 1866.
5. William Henry Harrison3 Norton (Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born August 17, 1842 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and died February 21, 1929 in Tripoli, Lincoln Co., Wisconsin. He married Amelia Adel Wood December 11, 1863 in Baraboo, Sauk Co. Wisconisn, daughter of William Wood and Mahala Johnson. She was born January 28, 1847 in Smithfield, Madison Co. NY, and died April 18, 1923 in Tripoli, Wisconsin.
Notes for William Henry Harrison Norton:
William Norton and Amelia Wood Norton (my great-great grandparents) lived in Lake and McHenry County, Illinois. Great-great grandpa William was born in August 17, 1842 in Illinois and died in 1929 in Tripoli, Wisconsin. He married Great-great grandma Amelia in 1863. He and his family moved to Tripoli, Wisconsin from Illinois in 1898. Great-great grandfather, William was wounded slightly in the chin in Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War.
Great-great grandmother, Amelia helped establish Brantwood, Wisconsin's school. She and her sister, Cordelia were both teachers. William and Amelia had a homestead grant from President McKinley in 1898 (Brantwood, Wisconsin).The Woods (great-great grandma Amelia's family) have been traced back to the 1700's in New York.
Great-great Grandpa and Grandma, William and Amelia had 7 sons and 2 daughters. All the boys had different lifestyles. Great-grandpa Pat and great uncle Wood were both woodsmen, hunters and farmers. Great uncle John went to Jamacia and died of the flu epidemic in 1918. Great uncle Bernard went back to Engleside, Illinois, where he lived his entire life. Great-uncle Oscar dissapeared from where he lived in Libertyville, Wisconsin. One story is he was with the Mafia and another is there was another woman.
From Marion Shark
William and Amelia began raising their family in Antioch, Il (Lake County) and Grey's Lake (McHenry County), IL. All of the children were born there. President McKinley was giving away homesteads in northern Wisconsin to veterans, so William who was a Civil War veteran received a land grant in 1898 and the family moved north to a farm in Brantwood (Price County, WI. Amelia helped to start the school in Brantwood. In 1919 they moved to a farm in Tripoli (Lincoln County) WI.
Tom Norton, William's grandson loved to recall his visits to the farm. Tom was a real Dennis the Menace at first---there is a story about him chasing the hens and roosters around the pen to watch them jump in the air. Also another about a daring bareback ride on a pig's back with a knife in his hand. Fortunately for the pig his attacker was discovered soon enough and forced to dismount. He must have been taught some proper farm etiquette and behavior because he had further memories to relate about later events. He loved grooming the horses and putting a "spit and shine" on the driving equipment and buggy. Grandma Amelia wanted everything shiny for her trip to church.
He said that his grandparents were frugal people, especially his grandmother. He recalled how she scolded her husband once for not collecting enough money on his egg route. She had raised the price of eggs by one Penney per dozen and either he forgot or wasn't informed of it. When he returned home with the money she said, "Will you old fool, you'll have to re-run the route and collect another Penney for every dozen of eggs". And that's how it was done---a very "tongue-in-cheek" Will had to explain to the customers that he had come back for the extra pennies.
William was very proud of his military service in the Civil War. Tom would sit in awe while his grandfather told stories about it. Will used to hold out his right hand and say, "This is the hand that shook the hand of Lincoln". He has been in an inspection of troops when the president came through and shook hands with every man there.
They both died in Tripoli, WI and are buried behind a log church there.
More About WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON NORTON:
Military service: Civil War
Property: December 1898, Land Grant--Pres McKinley (Brantwood,Wi)
Residence: December 1898, Moved from Antioch, Il (Greys Lake area)
More About William Henry Harrison Norton:
1880 Occupation: Farmer
1880 Residence: McHenry Twp, Mchenry Co IL
1900 Occupation: Farmer
1900 Residence: Knox township, Price Co Wisconsin
1910 Occupation: Farmer
1910 Residence: Knox township, Price Co Wisconsin
Notes for Amelia Adel Wood:
Notes for AMELIA ADELLE WOOD:
Amelia and William moved to northern Wisconsin eventually near Hillsdale where her sister Marian lived. Amelia and her sisters were all "heavy-set" women. They were all good-natured and handy with a needle and thread. Around the turn of the century, the six Wood sisters got together for the last time at Amanda's home in Buck Creek, WI.
More About AMELIA ADELLE WOOD:
Burial: Behind log church in Tripoli, Wi
Education: 1898, Helped to start the 1st school in Brantwood
Children of William Norton and Amelia Wood are:
+ 18 i. Alberta Janette4 Norton, born July 14, 1867 in Lake County, Illinois; died December 08, 1941 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
+ 19 ii. Bernard Norton, born April 29, 1869 in Lake County, Illinois; died May 05, 1956 in Illinois.
+ 20 iii. Oscar Edward Norton, born February 16, 1871 in McHenry, Illinois.
+ 21 iv. Cora Theresa Norton, born November 15, 1872 in McHenry, Illinois; died September 04, 1921 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
22 v. Willie Norton, born December 1874 in McHenry, Illinois; died January 03, 1875.
+ 23 vi. Louis Stephan Norton, born October 11, 1879 in McHenry, Illinois; died February 29, 1960 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
24 vii. William Wood Norton, born April 13, 1882 in McHenry, McHenry Co, IL. He married Carrie Elizabeth Little.
+ 25 viii. John Allen Norton, born July 1885 in Illinois; died 1918 in Jamacia.
+ 26 ix. Fred Harrison Norton, born April 1888 in Illinois.
6. George P.3 Norton (Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born April 1846 in Illinois, and died Bet. 1900 - 1920 in Probably Juneau Co, Wisconsin. He married Phoebe Blish September 22, 1869 in Juneau Co Wisconsin. She was born June 1853 in Wisconsin, and died Aft. 1930 in Probably Juneau Co, Wisconsin.
More About George P. Norton:
1880 Occupation: Farmer
1880 Residence: Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin
1900 Occupation: Farmer
1900 Residence: Summit, Juneau Co, Wisconsin
More About Phoebe Blish:
1900 Census Fact: 15 children born, 13 children living
1920 Census Fact: Listed as widow
1920 Residence: Wonewac Twp, Juneau Co Wisconsin
1930 Residence: Wonewac Twp, Juneau Co Wisconsin
Children of George Norton and Phoebe Blish are:
27 i. Alida4 Norton, born Abt. 1871 in Wisconsin.
28 ii. George A. Norton, born August 1872 in Wisconsin.
More About George A. Norton:
1900 Occupation: House Painter
1900 Residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
29 iii. Emma Norton, born Abt. 1873 in Wisconsin.
30 iv. Walter F. Norton, born August 1874 in Wisconsin. He married Carma L. December 20, 1897 in Juneau Co Wisconsin; born December 1876 in Wisconsin.
More About Walter F. Norton:
1900 Occupation: Farmer
1900 Residence: Summit, Juneau Co, Wisconsin
31 v. Horace Norton, born Abt. 1876 in Wisconsin.
32 vi. Floy Norton, born Abt. 1877 in Wisconsin. She married Unknown March 07, 1897 in Juneau Co Wisconsin.
33 vii. Cora Norton, born Abt. 1879.
34 viii. Adelaide M. Norton, born July 1884.
35 ix. Charles S. Norton, born Aft. 1880.
+ 36 x. Harry W. Norton, born November 1885 in Wisconsin.
37 xi. Hazel H. Norton, born June 1892.
38 xii. Irene Norton, born Aft. 1880.
39 xiii. Lillian L. Norton, born June 1894.
More About Lillian L. Norton:
1920 Census Fact: Living with mother
1920 Occupation: Dressmaker in own home
1920 Residence: Wonewac Twp, Juneau Co Wisconsin
+ 40 xiv. Marie Norton, born February 1896 in Wisconsin.
41 xv. Norman Norton, born Aft. 1880.
42 xvi. Alice E. Norton, born March 1883.
Generation No. 3
9. Ida F.4 Norton (Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born June 1863 in Wisconsin, and died Aft. 1910 in Probably Iowa. She married Ira G. Vaugn Abt. 1882 in Iowa, son of Harvey Vaugn and Julianna. He was born March 1850 in New York, and died Aft. 1910 in Probably Iowa.
More About Ida F. Norton:
1900 Census Fact: One child born, one child living
More About Ira G. Vaugn:
1900 Occupation: Farmer
1900 Residence: Grant Twp, Pocanhontas Co Iowa
1910 Occupation: Own Income (retired)
1910 Residence: 3-Wd Sioux, Woodbury, IA
Occupation: 1885, Farmer
Residence: 1885, Lizard Twp., Pocanhontas Co. Iowa
Child of Ida Norton and Ira Vaugn is:
+ 43 i. Goldie May5 Vaugn, born August 1886 in Iowa.
10. Stephen Elias4 Norton (Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born July 1867 in Wisconsin. He married (1) Viola Eaton 1890. She died Bef. 1900 in Iowa. He married (2) Alice Reddington 1900.
1900 census shows Stephen E. as a widower.
More About Stephen Elias Norton:
Occupation: 1900, Livery Man
Residence: 1900, Laurens, Swan Lake Twp., Pocahontas Co. IA
Children of Stephen Norton and Viola Eaton are:
44 i. Ray5 Norton, born February 1892 in Iowa.
More About Ray Norton:
Residence (2): 1900, Living with grandparents
45 ii. Frances Viola Norton, born October 1895 in Iowa.
More About Frances Viola Norton:
Residence (2): 1900, Living with grandparents
12. Effie May4 Norton (Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born November 1870 in Iowa, and died Aft. 1920 in Iowa. She married George Riley Abt. 1890 in Iowa. He was born February 1861 in Iowa, and died Bef. 1920 in Iowa.
1900 Census shows 4 children born, 3 children living
More About Effie May Norton:
1920 Census Fact: Living with daughter Hazel
1920 Residence: Garner Twp, Hancock Co, Iowa
More About George Riley:
Occupation: 1900, Traveling Salesman
Residence: 1900, Cedar Twp., Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Children of Effie Norton and George Riley are:
+ 46 i. Hazel5 Riley, born December 1892 in Iowa.
47 ii. Bacil Riley, born May 1894 in Iowa.
+ 48 iii. George Denzel Riley, born July 18, 1899 in Iowa; died Aft. 1930.
49 iv. Child Riley, born Bef. 1900; died Bef. 1900 in Iowa.
13. Nathaniel Lewis4 Norton (Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born March 11, 1874 in Grant Twp., Pocahantas Co. Iowa, and died November 28, 1920 in Laurens, Iowa. He married Sybil Farnsworth December 27, 1896 in Swan Lake Twp, Pocahontas Co. Iowa. She was born July 03, 1876 in Grant twp, Buena Vista Co., IA, and died March 05, 1981 in Spencer, Iowa.
Notes for Nathaniel Lewis Norton:
Occupation - Druggist
More About Nathaniel Lewis Norton:
Residence: 1880, Swan Lake Twp., Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Residence (2): 1920, Swan Lake Twp., Pocahontas Co. Iowa
Children of Nathaniel Norton and Sybil Farnsworth are:
+ 50 i. Dale Everette5 Norton, born March 01, 1898 in Fonda, Iowa; died November 19, 1956.
51 ii. Geneva E. Norton, born Abt. 1901 in Pocahontas Co. Iowa.
52 iii. Dorothy Norton, born Abt. 1903 in Pocahontas Co. Iowa.
53 iv. Carolyn Norton, born Abt. 1907 in Pocahontas Co. Iowa.
18. Alberta Janette4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born July 14, 1867 in Lake County, Illinois, and died December 08, 1941 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She married Peter Jenkins Wells.
Notes for Alberta Janette Norton:
Notes for ALBERTA JANETTE BERT NORTON:
It is believed that Alberta and Peter moved to Illinois in 1904 but after their son William was born, moved to the Rhinelander, WI area.
Child of Alberta Norton and Peter Wells is:
+ 54 i. William A. Putnam5 Wells, born October 26, 1888 in Libertyville, Illinois; died April 26, 1972 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
19. Bernard4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born April 29, 1869 in Lake County, Illinois, and died May 05, 1956 in Illinois. He married Katherine Larkin Abt. 1889 in Wilmot, Wisconsin. She was born October 1867 in Illinois.
Notes for Bernard Norton:
Notes for BERNARD NORTON From Marion Shark
He returned to his birthplace Illinois in about 1904 and settled there.
More About Bernard Norton:
1900 Occupation: Farmer
1900 Residence: Knox township, Price Co Wisconsin
1910 Occupation: Day laborer at ice house
1910 Residence: Grant Twp, Lake Co IL
Children of Bernard Norton and Katherine Larkin are:
55 i. Bernard Harrison5 Norton, born July 14, 1890 in Lake County, Illinois; died April 19, 1891 in McHenry, Illinois.
56 ii. James Henry Norton, born February 14, 1892 in Tripoli, Wisconsin; died January 03, 1913 in Ingleside, Lake Co. IL.
More About James Henry Norton:
Burial: St. Bede's Cemetery, Ingleside, Illinois
57 iii. George Royal Norton, born August 30, 1896 in Brantwood, Wisconsin; died October 06, 1918 in Great Lakes Naval Base, Lake County, Illinois.
More About George Royal Norton:
Burial: Fox Lake Cemetery, Fox Lake, Illinois
+ 58 iv. Mary Amelia Norton, born June 20, 1899 in Tripoli, Wisconsin; died Bet. October - November 1982 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois.
+ 59 v. Elizabeth Cornelia Norton, born June 29, 1902 in Brantwood, Wisconsin.
60 vi. Grace Alberta Norton, born November 19, 1904 in Tripoli, Wisconsin. She married (1) Charles Bernard Sink August 18, 1929. She married (2) Edward J. Worseck June 16, 1955. She married (3) Henry Nicholas Kloss April 09, 1975.
+ 61 vii. William Christopher Norton, born August 23, 1907 in Ingleside, Lake Co. IL; died August 30, 1991 in Illinois.
62 viii. Irene Norton, born Abt. 1906.
20. Oscar Edward4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born February 16, 1871 in McHenry, Illinois. He married (1) Dollie Weaver. He married (2) Bessie Weaver February 13, 1901 in Lake County, Illinois.
Children of Oscar Norton and Dollie Weaver are:
63 i. Alfred5 Norton.
64 ii. Harrison Norton.
65 iii. Adela Norton.
66 iv. Marshael Norton.
67 v. Edward Norton.
21. Cora Theresa4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born November 15, 1872 in McHenry, Illinois, and died September 04, 1921 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She married (1) Willard Gilman. She married (2) Michael Meskill Abt. 1890 in Wisconsin. He was born February 1862 in Canada.
More About Michael Meskill:
1900 Occupation: Laborer at sawmill
1900 Residence: Merrill Twp, Lincoln Co Iowa
Children of Cora Norton and Michael Meskill are:
+ 68 i. John Patrick5 Meskill, born February 12, 1893 in Wisconsin; died January 02, 1964 in Ely, St. Louis Co., Minnesota.
+ 69 ii. Leslie James Meskill, born December 15, 1895 in Merrill, Wisconsin; died May 12, 1966 in Santa Clara Co, California.
+ 70 iii. Bert W. Meskill, born August 26, 1894 in Merrill, Wisconsin; died April 16, 1963 in Los Angeles Co, California.
23. Louis Stephan4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born October 11, 1879 in McHenry, Illinois, and died February 29, 1960 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He married Mary Louisa May Little March 17, 1900 in Brantwood, Wisconsin, daughter of Hiram Little. She was born June 24, 1883 in Silbey, Iowa, and died March 14, 1926 in Knox, North of Brantwood, Price Co, Wisconsin.
More About Louis Stephan Norton:
1910 Occupation: Laborer - odd jobs
1910 Residence: Knox township, Price Co Wisconsin
1930 Residence: Pine lake twp, Oneida Co Wisconsin
Occupation: 1920, Farmer
Residence: 1920, Sugar Camp Twp, Oneida Co. Wisconsin
Notes for Mary Louisa May Little:
Obituary of Mary Louise Little Norton:
"Merrill Daily Herald," Merrill, Wisconsin:
"MRS. LEWIS NORTON......Mary Louise Little, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Little, was born at Sibley, Iowa on June 24, 1883, and passed away at her home north of Brantwood in the Town of Knox, last Saturday at midnight. She was married to Lewis (Pat) Norton March 17, 1900 just 26 years to the day of her burial. Their home has been in and around Tripoli most of this time. About two years ago they moved to the Town of Knox the home at which the husband was born. To the union were born 14 children, 12 of which were here today. Lewis Harrison, Frank Carlyle, Arthur Ernest, Glen Kenneth, Thomas Marion, Bernice Adele, Kermit, William Stephen, Norman, David Wood, George Elliott, John Allen, Beatrice Louisa, and May. Several of the older children are married, and these children with the husband survive. Besides the immediate family she leaves 5 sisters and one brother: Mrs. Wood Norton, Tripoli; Mrs. Sweet, Athelstane, WI; Mrs. Sweet, Marinette Cty, WI; Mrs. Buntz, Tony, WI; Mrs. Jawson, Winterset, IA; and Charles Little, Pern, IA.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Church at Tripoli, the Rev R G Heddon officiating, and was attended by a large gathering of friends who filled the church to its capacity, for she was most highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her sacrifices made in behalf of her family have been recognized and appreciated by her friends, and it seems almost a calamity that a mother so badly needed in her home should be removed by death. The burial took place in the Town of Somo Cemetery just west of Tripoli."
More About Mary Louisa May Little:
Burial: Soma Cemetery near Tripoli, Oneida Co, WI
Children of Louis Norton and Mary Little are:
+ 71 i. Louis Harrison5 Norton, born March 23, 1901; died March 1976.
+ 72 ii. Frank Carlyle Norton, born April 14, 1902 in Wisconsin; died September 1968 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
+ 73 iii. Arthur Ernest Norton, born December 05, 1904 in Tripoli, Wisconsin; died March 14, 1975 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois.
74 iv. Glen Kenneth Norton, born Abt. 1907.
75 v. Thomas Marion Norton, born Abt. 1910.
76 vi. Bernice Adele Norton, born Abt. 1912.
77 vii. William Stephen Norton, born Abt. 1916.
78 viii. Norman Norton, born Abt. 1919.
79 ix. David Wood Norton, born January 1920.
80 x. George Elliot Norton, born Abt. 1921.
81 xi. John Allen Norton, born Abt. 1923 in Wisconsin.
82 xii. Beatrice Louisa Norton, born Abt. 1925 in Wisconsin.
83 xiii. May Norton.
84 xiv. Kermit Norton.
25. John Allen4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born July 1885 in Illinois, and died 1918 in Jamacia. He married Hilda Deliser. She died December 1986.
Children of John Norton and Hilda Deliser are:
85 i. Inez5 Norton, born May 18, 1915.
86 ii. Freda Norton.
Notes for Freda Norton:
He was married to my grandmother, Hilda Deliser who died in December 1986 of old age. She gave him two daughters, Freda and Inez. Freda his eldest died very young. His younger daughter Inez born May 18, 1915 and died in March of 2001 of pneumonia. She had seven children five boys and two girls. -- Email from Yvonne Gonzalez, May 30, 2006
26. Fred Harrison4 Norton (William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born April 1888 in Illinois. He married Rose Bef. 1914 in Wisconsin. She was born Abt. 1894 in Wisconsin.
More About Fred Harrison Norton:
1920 Occupation: Mill yard laborer
1920 Residence: Lynne Twp, Oneida Co Wisconsin
Children of Fred Norton and Rose are:
87 i. Montgomery5 Norton, born Abt. 1914.
88 ii. Lyle Norton, born Abt. 1917.
36. Harry W.4 Norton (George P.3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born November 1885 in Wisconsin. He married Mary A. Ralph Bef. 1913. She was born Abt. 1885 in Wisconsin.
More About Harry W. Norton:
1920 Occupation: Farmer
1920 Residence: Brantford Twp, Hamlin Co South Dakota
Children of Harry Norton and Mary Ralph are:
89 i. Ralph H.5 Norton, born Abt. 1913 in South Dakota.
90 ii. John M. Norton, born Abt. 1917 in South Dakota.
40. Marie4 Norton (George P.3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born February 1896 in Wisconsin. She married Hart. He died Bef. 1920.
More About Marie Norton:
1920 Census Fact: Living with mother - listed as widow
1920 Occupation: Ticket sales at theater
1920 Residence: Wonewac Twp, Juneau Co Wisconsin
Child of Marie Norton and Hart is:
91 i. Donald H.5 Hart, born Abt. 1918 in Virginia.
Generation No. 4
43. Goldie May5 Vaugn (Ida F.4 Norton, Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born August 1886 in Iowa. She married R J Freeland Bef. 1902. He was born Abt. 1886 in Illinois.
Child of Goldie Vaugn and R Freeland is:
92 i. Donald M.6 Freeland, born Abt. 1902 in Iowa.
46. Hazel5 Riley (Effie May4 Norton, Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born December 1892 in Iowa. She married Charles Tompkins Bef. 1915 in Iowa. He was born Abt. 1891 in Iowa.
Children of Hazel Riley and Charles Tompkins are:
93 i. Denzel6 Tompkins, born Abt. 1915 in Iowa.
94 ii. Rachel Tompkins, born Abt. 1917 in Iowa.
48. George Denzel5 Riley (Effie May4 Norton, Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born July 18, 1899 in Iowa, and died Aft. 1930. He married Ruth Mary Bef. 1916 in Iowa. She was born Abt. 1898 in Iowa, and died Aft. 1930.
More About George Denzel Riley:
1920 Occupation: Traveling Salesman
1920 Residence: Fort Dodge, Webster Co Iowa
1930 Occupation: Commerial Traveler, Flow and Feed
1930 Residence: Fort Dodge, Webster Co Iowa
Children of George Riley and Ruth Mary are:
95 i. Elizabeth6 Riley, born Abt. 1916 in Iowa.
96 ii. William E. Riley, born Abt. 1928.
97 iii. Barbara Riley, born Abt. 1928.
50. Dale Everette5 Norton (Nathaniel Lewis4, Herkemer Lewis3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born March 01, 1898 in Fonda, Iowa, and died November 19, 1956. He married Marjorie Pearl McClurg October 26, 1930 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She was born September 24, 1905 in Jefferson, Iowa.
Children of Dale Norton and Marjorie McClurg are:
98 i. Sandra J.6 Norton.
99 ii. Dale E. Norton.
100 iii. Sybil A. Norton.
54. William A. Putnam5 Wells (Alberta Janette4 Norton, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born October 26, 1888 in Libertyville, Illinois, and died April 26, 1972 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He married Hazel Jenkins Bef. 1921.
Child of William Wells and Hazel Jenkins is:
101 i. Ida May6 Wells, born February 06, 1921 in Wisconsin. She married Arthur J. Bergeon September 21, 1942; born January 08, 1921; died March 04, 1997 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co Wisconsin2.
58. Mary Amelia5 Norton (Bernard4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born June 20, 1899 in Tripoli, Wisconsin, and died Bet. October - November 1982 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois. She married (1) Robert Charles Mogg February 09, 1920. He was born April 11, 1891 in Warren, Illinois. She married (2) Major Major F. Tatum 1932. He was born February 12, 1908 in Illinois, and died October 1977 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois.
More About Robert Charles Mogg:
1930 Occupation: Laborer - private estate
1930 Residence: Warren Twp, Lake Co Illinois
More About Major Major F. Tatum:
1930 Census Fact: Living with Mary and Robert Mogg
1930 Occupation: Laborer - private estate
1930 Residence: Warren Twp, Lake Co Illinois
Children of Mary Norton and Robert Mogg are:
102 i. Willard6 Mogg, born August 02, 1921 in Grayslake, Illinois; died March 07, 1945 in Phillipines during WWII in Air Force.
Notes for Willard Mogg:
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Willard C Mogg
Inducted From: Illinois
Rank: First Lieutenant
Combat Organization: 386th Bomber 312th Bomber Group
Death Date: 7 Mar 1945
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, The Philippines
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal
Additional Army Awards
103 ii. Katherine Mary Mogg, born May 11, 1923 in Gages Lake, Lake County, Illinois; died March 28, 2004 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois. She married Raymond John Behm; born April 18, 1918; died February 27, 1996 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois.
Notes for Katherine Mary Mogg:
Kathleen M. Behm
Kathleen M. Behm, 80, of Grayslake passed away March 28, 2004 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1923 in Gages Lake the daughter of the late Robert Mogg and Mary Norton. Mrs. Behm earned her B.A. at Lake Forest College and taught in the Grayslake school system for over 30 years. She was also a member of St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake.
She leaves her children, Willard Behm of Rocky Ford, CO, Linda Behm and Steven Meyer of Denver, CO, Mary Kay (John) McNeill of Antioch; her grandchildren, Katherine McNeill, Rebecca McNeill, Jeremy Behm-Meyer, Christopher Behm-Meyer, Marcus Behm, Kate Behm, Nicholas Behm, Elizabeth Behm; great-granddaughter, Grace Hiltz; her siblings, Jim (Lois) Tatum, Virginia Vasey; Ralph Behm, Rose Schulz, Viola Plotz, and Roy Jarrett.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Behm on February 27, 1996; her sister, Joan Jarrett and brother, Willard Behm.
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Mundelein, (Fremont Centre). Friends of the family may visit at the STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Illinois 60030 on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Gilbert Catholic Church Building Fund. Funeral information: (847) 223-8122.
Children of Mary Norton and Major Tatum are:
104 i. James Norton6 Tatum, born November 03, 1932 in Libertyville, Illinois. He married Lois Steger July 25, 1953.
105 ii. Joan Francis Tatum, born September 26, 1934 in Grayslake, Illinois; died April 06, 1999 in Grayslake, Lake Co Illinois2. She married Ray Jarrett.
59. Elizabeth Cornelia5 Norton (Bernard4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born June 29, 1902 in Brantwood, Wisconsin. She married Michael Klemens July 13, 1921.
Children of Elizabeth Norton and Michael Klemens are:
106 i. Michael Bernard6 Klemens, born June 20, 1922.
107 ii. Margaret Evelyn Klemens, born June 09, 1925. She married William M. Blowers.
61. William Christopher5 Norton (Bernard4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born August 23, 1907 in Ingleside, Lake Co. IL, and died August 30, 1991 in Illinois2. He married Martha Harris November 29, 1928. She was born Abt. 1909 in Illinois.
More About William Christopher Norton:
1930 Occupation: Caretaker - state roads
1930 Residence: Fox Lake Twp, Lake Co, Illinois
Children of William Norton and Martha Harris are:
108 i. Norman Jack6 Norton, born October 02, 1929 in Illinois; died November 12, 2005 in Possibly Florida2. He married Ellen Kirchner.
More About Norman Jack Norton:
Last residence: Dunedin, Pinellas Co, Florida
109 ii. Terry Lee Norton, born November 28, 1939. He married Joyce Elayne Wold.
68. John Patrick5 Meskill (Cora Theresa4 Norton, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born February 12, 1893 in Wisconsin, and died January 02, 1964 in Ely, St. Louis Co., Minnesota3. He married Mayme M. Zapfee Bef. 1918 in Wisconsin. She was born August 29, 1893 in Wisconsin, and died June 11, 1963 in St. Louis Co., Minnesota3.
More About John Patrick Meskill:
1920 Census Fact: Farmer - working out
1920 Residence: Emery Twp, Price Co Wisconsin
1930 Occupation: Farmer - General Farm
1930 Residence: Emery Twp, Price Co Wisconsin
Children of John Meskill and Mayme Zapfee are:
110 i. Rena6 Meskill, born Abt. 1918.
111 ii. James Meskill, born Abt. 1920.
112 iii. Michael V. Meskill, born April 27, 1921 in Wisconsin; died November 23, 1994 in Ely, St. Louis Co., Minnesota4.
113 iv. Dawn Meskill, born Abt. 1923.
114 v. Faith Meskill, born Abt. 1925.
115 vi. Neil Meskill, born Abt. 1926.
116 vii. Leila Meskill, born Abt. 1929.
117 viii. Lenore Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
118 ix. Jack Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
119 x. Anne Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
69. Leslie James5 Meskill (Cora Theresa4 Norton, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born December 15, 1895 in Merrill, Wisconsin5, and died May 12, 1966 in Santa Clara Co, California6. He married Mayme Peterson Abt. 1920 in Wisconsin. She was born Abt. 1903 in Wisconsin.
Notes for Leslie James Meskill:
WWI Draft Registration
Leslie James Miskell
Address Glen Allen North Dakota
Born December 15 1895, Merril Wisconsin
Occupation - Farmer
Single - supports no one
Tall, medium built, Blue eyes, Light hair
North Dakota Military Men, 1917-1918
Roster of the Men and Women who served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918 Volume 3 Larkee to Rice
Name: Leslie J. Meskill
Army #: 2,057,553
Registrant: yes, place not given
Birth Place: Merrill, Wis.
Birth Date: - Dec 1895
Parent's Origin: of (nationality of parents not given)
Occupation: not given
Comment: inducted at Rhinelander, Wis., on Feb. 6, 1918; served in Company E, 342nd Infantry, to April 3, 1918; Company E, 108th Ammunition Train, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, March 6, 1919; Corporal, March 8, 1919; overseas from May 27, 1918, to May 22, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Lucey (Lorraine). Discharged on June 1, 1919, as a Corporal.
More About Leslie James Meskill:
1920 Occupation: Mill yard laborer
1920 Residence: Lynne Twp, Oneida Co Wisconsin
1930 Residence: Wolf River Twp, Langlade Co, Wisconsin
Children of Leslie Meskill and Mayme Peterson are:
120 i. Ulla L.6 Meskill, born Abt. 1921.
121 ii. Evelyn R. Meskill, born Abt. 1922.
122 iii. Bernard R. Meskill, born Abt. 1924.
123 iv. Leon J. Meskill, born Abt. 1929.
124 v. LaVern Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
125 vi. Leslie Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
70. Bert W.5 Meskill (Cora Theresa4 Norton, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born August 26, 1894 in Merrill, Wisconsin, and died April 16, 1963 in Los Angeles Co, California6. He married Lena Zapfee.
Notes for Bert W. Meskill:
North Dakota Military Men, 1917-1918
Roster of the Men and Women who served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918 Volume 3 Larkee to Rice
Name: Bert William Meskill
Army #: 3,681,154
Registrant: yes, Morton county
Birth Place: Merrill, Wis.
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1894
Parent's Origin: of American parents
Occupation: farmer
Comment: inducted at Mandan on June 27, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery C, 339th Field Artillery, to discharge; overseas from Aug. 24, 1918, to Feb. 1, 1919. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., on Feb. 24, 1919, as a Private.
More About Bert W. Meskill:
1917 Residence: Glen Allen, North Dakota
1930 Occupation: None listed
1930 Residence: Emery Twp, Price Co Wisconsin
Children of Bert Meskill and Lena Zapfee are:
126 i. Bert6 Meskill, born Abt. 1922.
127 ii. Grace Meskill, born Abt. 1924.
128 iii. Harold Meskill, born Abt. 1925.
129 iv. Alice Meskill, born Abt. 1928.
130 v. Kenneth Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
131 vi. Dale Meskill, born Aft. 1930.
71. Louis Harrison5 Norton (Louis Stephan4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born March 23, 1901, and died March 1976. He married Ida Schultz January 13, 1923.
More About Louis Harrison Norton:
Burial: Rose Lawn, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Children of Louis Norton and Ida Schultz are:
132 i. Lewis6 Norton.
133 ii. Harold Arthur Norton, born March 24, 1926 in Wisconsin; died August 1974 in Wisconsin. He married Darlene Kalaus.
134 iii. Kenneth Norton.
135 iv. Jean Audrey Norton, born May 02, 1933. She married Robert Slaughter.
136 v. Mary Ann Norton.
137 vi. Jack William Norton. He married Sally Anaro.
138 vii. Sandra Lee Norton. She married Ray Goff.
139 viii. Emmet Leroy Norton. He married Cleo Garcia.
140 ix. Mabel LaVerna Norton, born November 10, 1927. She married Andrew Korntved August 12, 1947.
141 x. Victor Herman Norton.
142 xi. Naomi Nadine Norton, born September 1935. She married Raymond Van Dan.
143 xii. Gerald Norton. He married Cynthia Raab.
144 xiii. Beverly Ann Norton.
72. Frank Carlyle5 Norton (Louis Stephan4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born April 14, 1902 in Wisconsin, and died September 1968 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He married Hattie Tanner June 16, 1923. She was born August 19, 1907 in Wisconsin, and died December 1980 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co Wisconsin.
More About Frank Carlyle Norton:
1930 Occupation: Lumber Mill
1930 Residence: Rhinelander, Oneida Co Wisconsin
Children of Frank Norton and Hattie Tanner are:
145 i. Glen Leroy6 Norton, born June 18, 1927 in Wisconsin; died July 1980 in Iowa. He married Pearl Wilcox.
More About Glen Leroy Norton:
Last residence: Burlington, Des Moines Co Iowa
146 ii. Robert T. Norton, born February 12, 1929. He married Norma Edwards.
147 iii. Marjorie Norton, born May 31, 1931. She married Jack Foust July 03, 1948; died September 02, 1987.
148 iv. Helen Norton, born July 27, 1932. She married Rev. Richard A. Millen July 18, 1952 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co Wisconsin; born Abt. 1930 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co Wisconsin; died July 25, 2004 in VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesotta.
Notes for Rev. Richard A. Millen:
Reverend Richard A. Millen
The Reverend Richard A. Millen, 74, of Duluth died Sunday, July 25, 2004, in the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Richard was born in Rhinelander to Anthony and Eva (Larson) Millen.
He served in the Wisconsin National Guard and the Army in Germany during World War II from 1948 to 1952. On July 18, 1952, he married Helen A. Norton in Rhinelander and they recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. Richard graduated from L. I. F. E. Bible college in Los Angeles, California with a ministerial degree and later received his ordination in Charlotte, N.C. During his 40 years of ministry, Richard traveled and served as an evangelist and pastored in various Foursquare Gospel Churches, performed Gospel magic and counseling at youth camps and conducted chapel services in local Duluth Senior high-rises and nursing homes. The Revs. Richard and Helen Millen retired in 1996 after pastoring in the Duluth Foursquare Gospel Church for the past 20 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Rick (Sherri), Randal, Ryan (Amy) and his daughter, Cynthia (Bill, Sr.) Simmons all of Duluth; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Marlene Rodriguez of Key West, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his nephew, Master Sergeant Eloy A. Rodriguez, Jr., who died in Desert Storm Operations.
Funeral services and visitations were held previously and arranged by the Bell Brothers Funeral Home in Duluth.
149 v. Barbara Norton, born September 24, 1933. She married Gerald Robinson.
73. Arthur Ernest5 Norton (Louis Stephan4, William Henry Harrison3, Stephan W.2, Norton1) was born December 05, 1904 in Tripoli, Wisconsin, and died March 14, 1975 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. He married (1) Iola Russell, daughter of Charles Russell and Edna. She was born Abt. 1908 in Wisconsin. He married (2) Bessie Alice Lyons June 02, 1933 in Starks, Wisconsin, daughter of James Lyons and Alice Taylor. She was born July 24, 1899 in North Crandon, Wisconsin, and died December 02, 1982 in Mennonite Nursing Home, Chenoa, Illinois.
More About Arthur Ernest Norton:
Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemtery, Ottawa, Illinois
Occupation: Pulp cutter and woodsman most of life
More About Bessie Alice Lyons:
Burial: 1982, Evergreen Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illlinois
Occupation: School teacher and bank teller before marriage
Children of Arthur Norton and Iola Russell are:
150 i. Melvin6 Norton, born April 03, 1924 in Wisconsin; died June 1987 in Illinois.
More About Melvin Norton:
Last residence: Lockport, Will Co Illinois
Residence: 1930, Living with grandparents in Price Co. Wisconsin
151 ii. Charles Norton.
152 iii. Lois Norton, born Abt. 1926.
More About Lois Norton:
Residence (2): 1930, Living with grand-uncle Nix M. Rouse in Adams Co. Wisconsin
Children of Arthur Norton and Bessie Lyons are:
153 i. Richard6 Norton, born December 07, 1933 in Marshfield, Wisconsin; died June 16, 1989 in Ottawa Community Hospital, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. He married (1) Edith Roseanna Stoens July 07, 1956 in Presbyterian Church, LaRose, Marshall County, Illinois; born January 18, 1936 in Putnam County, Illinois. He married (2) Margery Gladys Grooms June 26, 1965 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois; born October 01, 1936 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois.
More About Richard Norton:
Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemtery, Ottawa, Illinois
Cause of Death: massive aneurysm
Military Record: 1956, Retired Staff Sergeant, Air Force
Occupation: Machinest, Burns Machine Company, Ottawa, Ilinois
Residence: Wisconsin; Toluca, IL; Ottawa Illinois
Residence (2): 1989, Grandridge Illinois
154 ii. Ronald Norton, born September 04, 1938 in ST. Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Wisconsin; died May 26, 1998 in Burwin Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co. IL. He married Mirna Lucille Pete June 01, 1955 in Ely, Minnesota; born July 18, 1937 in Minnesota.
Endnotes
1. 1885 Iowa Census.
2. SS Death Index - Ancestry.com.
3. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 - Ancestry.com.
4. SS Death Index - Ancestry.com.
5. Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907 - Ancestry.com.
6. California Death Index - Ancestry.com.