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John Treadwell Norton
Birth: 4-28-1795
Death: 6-13-1869
Biography
John T. Norton was a prominent merchant in the firm of Corning and Norton from 1825-1829. He was a financial investor in, and served as President of, the New York Central Railroad. He was elected president of the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1839 and 1840. He also served in the Connecticut legislature.
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Biography:
John T. Norton was a prominent merchant in the firm of Corning and Norton from 1825-1829. He was a financial investor in, and served as President of, the New York Central Railroad. He was elected president of the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1839 and 1840. He also served in the Connecticut legislature.
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Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
Encyclopedia of Emancipation and Abolition in the Transatlantic World
Publisher Location:
London and New York
Publisher Name:
Taylor & Francis Group
Year:
2007
Start Page:
401
End Page:
401
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Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
Farmington, Connecticut the village of beautiful homes. Photographic reproductions, illustrating every home in the town. Prominent people past and present, all of the school children, local antiques. etc.
Publisher Location:
Connecticut
Publisher Name:
Brandegee and Smith
Year:
1906
Start Page:
79
End Page:
79
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
Farmington, Connecticut the village of beautiful homes. Photographic reproductions, illustrating every home in the town. Prominent people past and present, all of the school children, local antiques. etc.
Publisher Location:
Connecticut
Publisher Name:
Brandegee and Smith
Year:
1906
Start Page:
79
End Page:
79