Facts of Nortons, 1700s, NH, VT

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: New Hampshire and Vermont
Surname/tag: Norton

See Joseph Norton of VT and Joseph Norton of NH

Places to look:

• FamilySearch for Rockingham County, NH
• AmericanAncestors Browse New Hampshire
• NEHGS Library Search for Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Interesting Facts Collected Along the Way at NEHGS:

New Hampshire

1. Joseph the son of Bonus Norton by Mary his wife was born on the 17 of November 1695. [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI), Vol 1, pg 69]
2. Samuel the Son of Bonus Norten by Mary his Wife born ye 12th of September 1699 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI), Vol 1, pg 70]
3. Elizabeth the daughter of Bonus Norten by Mary his Wife born 31 March 1703 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI), Vol 1, pg 28]
4. Lucy the daughter of Bonus Norten by Mary his wife was Born ye 10th of [Decemb crossed out] September 1705 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI), Vol 1, pg 34]
5. Anne the daughter of Bonus Norton by Mary his wife was born the 20 of March 1707 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) , Vol 1, pg 39.]
6. Daniel Modey and Mary Norton were married on the 19 of May 1708 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) , Vol 1, pg 59.]
7. Bonus Norton; Census:1709 Location: Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11742 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
8. Joseph Norton; Census:1709 Location: Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11746 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
9. Jonathan Tole & Ann Norton were married December ye 12th 1728 [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) , Vol 1, pg 132.]
10. William Norton; Census:1729 Location: Greenland,Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11750 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
11. Elizabeth Norton appeared on the census of 1741, Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, Volume: NH Census Substitutes, 1640-1776, page 11743 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
12. William Norton appeared on the census of 1741, Greenland, Rockingham, New Hampshire, Volume: NH Census Substitutes, 1640-1776, page 11751
13. Enoch Norton, son of David and Hannah Norton, b. 3 Dec 1755 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, New Hampshire Births, Deaths, and Marriage, 1654-1969, Vital Records (Incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church, and SSDI: Vol. Births N-O to 1901, page 5185.
14. Capt. William Norton, of the HMS Amazon, arrived at St. John's, Antigua Saturday last [10 March 1759], bringing in the French letter of marque sloop La Marie Catherine that was sailing from St. Eustatia to Guadaloupe. From St. John's, Antigua, news of 14 March 1759. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 27 April 1759, p. 1, col. 2.
15. Capt. [ ] Norton, of the HMS Amazon, left from Dominico and Guadaloupe, arrived at St. John's, Antigua, from St. John's, Antigua, news of 14 April. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 25 May 1759, p. 1, col. 2.
16. Capt. William Norton, Esq., of the HMS Assistance, left from Spithead end of April [1761], arrived at the Hoop [Hook] Monday last [6 July 1761], from New York news of 13 July. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 24 July 1761, p. 2, col. 3.
17. Joseph Norton late of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, deceased. All who have claims or are indebted to the estate are asked to settle with John and Johnathan Norton, administrators of the estate. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 23 October 1761, p. 2, col. 2. [Published three times between 23 October 1761 and 13 November 1761.] See Joseph Norton (1734-)
18. Sarah Norton married Moses Eastman on 28 May 1762
19. Ephraim Norton is included in the 16 June 1763 list of grantees of Woodford, New Hampshire, that owe three dollars tax on each right or share. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 17 June 1763, p. 1, col. 1.
20. John Norton is included in the 16 June 1763 list of grantees of Woodford, New Hampshire, that owe three dollars tax on each right or share. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 17 June 1763, p. 1, col. 1.
21. Daniel Norton late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased. All who have claims or are indebted to the estate are asked to settle with Joseph Norton, of Chester, administrator of the estate. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 15 March 1765, p. 3, col. 2. [Published 15 March 1765 and 22 March 1765.]
22. David Norton was included in the list of proprietors of New Britain, New Hampshire, owing an assessment of 1£ 8s 0d. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 5 December 1766, p. 3, col. 3. [Published three times between 5 December 1766 and 19 December 1766.]
23. [ ] Norton was committed to goal for robbing the cabin of a sloop of one hundred and fifty pounds on Monday [31 August 1767] night. From New York news of 3 September. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 18 September 1767, p. 2, col. 1.
24. Thomas Norton was born 17 Feb 1769 at Newmarket, NH (no parents listed), from New Hampshire Births, Deaths, and Marriages, 1654-1969, Vol Birth N-O to 1901 page 5263.
25. David Norton was included in the list of delinquents owing taxes of 1£ 19s 0d in taxes for rights in New Brittian. Failure to pay the taxes will result in the sale of their rights to pay what they owe. New Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 4 August 1769, p. 2, col. 3. [Published more than five times between 4 August 1769 and 15 September 1769.]
26. 1774 Marriage Novr 23. 1774 Mr. James Norton & Miss. Jemima Dow - by Licence - Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire [Hampton, NH: Vital Records to 1900 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI), Vol. 2, pg 217.] [Sanborn, George Freeman, Jr., and Sanborn, Melinde Lutz. Vital records of Hampton, New Hampshire: to the end of the year 1900. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1992. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2016) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1701/i/40199/217/1085567794]
27. 1776 Joseph Norton; Census:1776 Location: Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11748 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
28. 1776 John Norton; Census:1776 Location: Portsmouth,Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11744 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
29. 1776 Joseph Norton; Census:1776 Location: Seabrook,Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11747 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
30. 1776 Jonathan Norton; Census:1776 Location: Chester,Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11745 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
31. 1776 Nathan Norton; Census:1776 Location: Chester,Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States Volume: NH Census substitutes, 1640–1776 Page:11749 [New Hampshire: Miscellaneous Censuses and Substitutes, 1640-1890; Census, Tax, and Voter Lists database]
32. 1828 Joseph B Norton married Prudence A. Hall on 2 Sep 1828 [New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) ; Vol. Grooms N-O to 1901; Page 5601]
33. 1695 Birth of Joseph to Bonus and Mary Norton on 17 Nov. 1695, New Hampshire. [New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) ; Vol. Births N-O to 1901; Page 5226]
34. 1731 Birth of Joseph to Samuel Jones and Mary Lunt on 7 Jun 1731, New Hampshire. [New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) ; Vol. Births N-O to 1901; Page 5226] See Joseph Norton (1731-)
35. 1810 Mr. John Norton a resident of Kittery, married 28 October 1810 to Miss Sally lydston, a resident of Portsmouth, married by Elder John Williamson, recorded 25 February 1811. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI) . pg 314]
36. 1811 Miss Hannah Norton a resident of Portsmouth, married 15 June 1811 to Mr. William Cate, a resident of Portsmouth, married by the Rev. Joseph Walton, recorded 30 March 1812. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI). pg 326]
37. 1817 Miss Nancy W. Norton a resident of Portsmouth, married 4 August 1817 to Mr. Hanson H. Adams, a resident of Portsmouth, married by the Rev. Sebastian Streeter. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI). pg 362]
38. 1811 Sarah Norton, 2d, was born 17 October 1811, child of John Norton and Sarah his wife. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI). pg 50]
39. 1824 Frances Norton was born 17 August 1824, child of John Norton and Sarah his wife. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI). pg 50]
40. 1814 John G. Norton was born 7 June 1814, child of John Norton and Sarah his wife. [Portsmouth, NH: Vital Records, 1706-1841 Vital Records (incl. Bible, Cemetery, Church and SSDI). pg 50]

Vermont

Those included in profiles Norton-2859, Norton-11433, and Norton-11434 Plus:

1. Mary Ann (Norton) Casey, daughter of Norton, died 27 Jun 1869 Vermont ["Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1732-2005," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQV-1QRV : 3 March 2021), Norton in the entry for Mary Ann Casey, 27 Jun 1869; citing Death, Vermont, United States, various town clerks and records divisions, Vermont; FHL microfilm 005487875.]