Franklin Norton (1834–1863)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1834 in Strafford, Orange County, VT
- Died
- 1863 in Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Franklin Norton born? 1834 in Strafford, Orange County, VT.
When did Franklin Norton die? 1863 in Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois.
Life story
Franklin Norton (1834–1863) was born in 1834 in Strafford, Orange County, VT, and died in 1863 in Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois, at about age 29. A cemetery record documents Franklin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Franklin's life.
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1845 · age 11 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 12 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 14 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 27 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 29 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was Franklin Norton born?
Franklin Norton was born in 1834 in Strafford, Orange County, VT.
Where was Franklin Norton born?
Franklin Norton was born in Strafford, Orange County, VT.
When did Franklin Norton die?
Franklin Norton died in 1863 in Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois.
Where did Franklin Norton die?
Franklin Norton died in Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois.
How old was Franklin Norton at the time of death?
Franklin Norton was about 29 years old.
Where is Franklin Norton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Franklin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Franklin Norton was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Franklin was born.
Who was president when Franklin Norton died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Franklin died.
What major events happened during Franklin Norton's lifetime?
During Franklin's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 11); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 12); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 14); the American Civil War began (1861, age 27); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include Franklin Norton?
Federal censuses taken during Franklin's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1834
Strafford, Orange County, VT
Death
1863
Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
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