Kenneth White Norton (1890 - 1980)

Born 16 Feb 1890 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 26 Nov 1980 at age 90 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States

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Biography

Kenneth was born in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania on 16 February 1890.^[1]

He married Kathleen Smiley.^[2]

Around 1920, he moved to Washington state, where he worked as an electrician. He was a retired supervisor of the Tacoma city light meter department and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.^[3]

In 1940, his household consisted of:^[4] Kenneth W Norton 50 Head Kathleen B Norton 44 Wife Kenneth W Norton Jr 24 Son James C Norton 17 Son Richard J Norton 14 Son David S Norton 8 Son

He died in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington on 26 November 1980 and was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington.^[5] He was survived by his wife Kathleen and sons Kenneth Jr. of Tacoma and James C. of Bonita, California.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ "Kenneth W. Norton," The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), 28 Nov 1980, p. 43, col. 1, www.Newspapers.com.
2. ↑ Kathleen's maiden name was reported in the social security claims index file for her son James C. Norton: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
   Ancestry Record 60901 #769248797 (accessed 14 January 2022)
   Name: Kathleen B Smiley; Gender: Female; Spouse: Kenneth W Norton; Child: James Chalmer Norton.
3. ↑ "Kenneth W. Norton," The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), 28 Nov 1980, p. 43, col. 1, www.Newspapers.com.
4. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04391; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 42-88
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #67422040 (accessed 14 January 2022)
   Kenneth W Norton (50), married, Electric Meterman, head of household in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. Born in Pennsylvania.
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105699977/kenneth-white-norton : accessed 14 January 2022), memorial page for Kenneth White Norton Sr. (16 Feb 1890–26 Nov 1980), Find a Grave Memorial ID 105699977, citing Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by Melissa (Lively) Sherry (contributor 46883526).
6. ↑ "Kenneth W. Norton," The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), 28 Nov 1980, p. 43, col. 1, www.Newspapers.com.