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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.
Letter References
Letter from Albert Haller Tracy to William Henry Seward, May 4, 1831
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, June 20, 1841
Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, November 27, 1834
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, April 15, 1834
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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.
Citation Type:
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
Citation for Birth 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
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