Norton/Naughton

1. Unknown¹ NAUGHTON (#192) was born in Ireland.

Assuming the Irish spelling, since at least one of the sons continued to use it after immigration to the US.

Unknown NAUGHTON had the following family:

2 i. John² NORTON (#193) was born in Ireland, April 1855. He married an unknown person 1872. Conflicting evidence states that John was born in Ireland, about 1860. John immigrated in 1878 or perhaps 1881.

At the time of the 1900 US Census, John resided in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 40 Irving Street, in the household of his brother Peter. John's occupation: shoestock.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, he resided in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 40 Irving Street, in the household of his brother Peter. John was a self-employed express driver.

+ 3 ii. Thomas J. NAUGHTON was born June 1865.

+ 4 iii. Peter J. NORTON was born 1870.

Second Generation

3. Thomas J.² NAUGHTON (Unknown¹) (#197) was born in Ireland June 1865. Conflicting evidence states that Thomas was born in Ireland about 1867. Thomas immigrated about 1883, or perhaps 1885.

At the time of the 1900 US Census, he resided in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 40 Irving Street. The 1900 Census entry states that Thomas owned his home, yet he is listed as a "boarder" in the household of his brother, Peter Norton. It might be possible that he owned the house, but it might also be that the enumerator entered incorrect information, perhaps for the following line.

He married Helen (UNKNOWN) about 1903. (Helen (UNKNOWN) is #198.) Helen was born in Massachusetts about 1867.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Thomas and Helen resided in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 1 Tremont Place, and owned their home under a mortgage. Thomas's occupation: self-employed molded counter manufacturer. The 1910 Census states that Helen had no children still living. The number born seems to be "un" (for unknown?). The same Census states that Helen's mother had been born in Ireland, her father in Finland.

Thomas J. NAUGHTON and Helen (UNKNOWN) had the following family:

5 i. Helen³ NAUGHTON (#199) was born in New York about 1905. Helen was adopted. At the time of the 1910 US Census, Helen was attending school. The same Census states that Helen's birth mother was born in Massachusetts, but that her father's place of birth was unknown.

4. Peter J.² NORTON (Unknown¹ NAUGHTON) (#15) was born in Co. Roscommon, Ireland, in 1870. Conflicting evidence states that Peter was born in Ireland, December 1872. Peter immigrated, 1885 or 1887, and became a US citizen by 1892. Peter died in 1915 of tuberculosis. He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

He married Anne M. MCVANN in 1892, after 15 April. (Anne M. MCVANN is #16.) Annie was born in Co. Sligo, Ireland, November 1871. Conflicting evidence states that Annie was born in Ireland, 1873. Annie immigrated in 1886, or perhaps 1889. Annie died in 1948. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

At the time of the 1900 US Census, Peter and Annie resided in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 40 Irving Street, and were renting their home. Peter's occupation: shoestock (foreman).

They were still renting the same home at the time of the 1910 US Census. Peter's occupation: counter work, counter factory. He was probably working for his brother Thomas.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, after Peter's death, Annie was still renting the same home.

Peter J. NORTON and Anne M. MCVANN had the following family:

6 i. Helen M.³ NORTON (#66) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, 9 June 1894. Conflicting evidence states that Nellie was born in Massachusetts, June 1895. Nellie died 10 January 1957 in Peabody, MA. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Nellie resided with her parents. Nellie's occupation: stitcher, shoe shop.

Nellie married Patrick WARD, October 1918. (Patrick WARD is #70.) Patrick was born in Peabody, MA, 20 April 1890. Patrick died 16 October 1976 in Chelsea, MA. He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

7 ii. Grace A. NORTON (#64) was born in Massachusetts, in 1895, after 15 April. Conflicting evidence states that Grace was born in Massachusetts, July 1896. Grace died about October 1977. She married Frank CONWAY after 1920. (Frank CONWAY is #71.)

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Grace resided with her parents and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, she resided with her mother. Grace's occupation: stitcher, shoe factory.

8 iii. Thomas P. NORTON (#96) was born in Massachusetts 1896 after 15 April. Conflicting evidence states that Thomas was born in Massachusetts, September 1897. Thomas died in 1958. He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

He married Edith (UNKNOWN) after 1920. (Edith (UNKNOWN) is #97.) Edith was born in 1897. Edith died in 1932. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Thomas resided with his parents and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, he resided with his mother. Thomas's occupation: (illegible), factory.

9 iv. James H. NORTON (#100) was born in Massachusetts 1898 or 1899. Conflicting evidence states that James was born in Massachusetts, 1897. It is also possible that James was born after the 1900 US Census, as he was not enumerated in his parents' household. He married Helen BELANGER after 1920. (Helen BELANGER is #101.)

At the time of the 1910 US Census, James resided with his parents and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, he resided with his mother. James's occupation: electrician, factory.

10 v. Florence G. NORTON (#65) was born in Massachusetts, April 1899, after the 15th of the month. Florence died January 1977. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. She married John M. DUWORS after 1920. (John M. DUWORS is #72.) John was born in 1908. John died in 1977. John's death date, from Norton/Beck headstone, may be questionable, as family members recall Florence living for some time with her sister Grace after John's death.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Florence resided with her parents, and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, she resided with her mother. Florence's occupation: (illegible) work, machine shop.

11 vi. Frances J. NORTON (#67) was born in Massachusetts in 1900, after 1 June. Frances died in 1958. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Frances married twice, the first marriage being after 1920. She married Victor E. BECK. (Victor E. BECK is #73.) Vic was born 1898. Vic died 1931. He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. She married Frank SWEENEY. (Frank SWEENEY is #75.)

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Frances resided with her parents, and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, she resided with her mother. Frances's occupation: stenographer, office.

12 vii. Peter J. NORTON (#69) was born in Massachusetts, 31 January 1902. Peter became a firefighter after 1920, and died in the line of duty, 3 August 1963.

He married Phyllis Louise OSIECKI, 5 December 1924. (Phyllis Louise OSIECKI is #79.) Phyllis was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, 23 August 1907. Phyllis was the daughter of Bronislaw OSIECKI and Louise BILICKY. Phyllis died 23 February 2002 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Phyllis's occupation: store manager Shawtelle Stationery Office Supp.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Peter resided with his parents and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, he resided with his mother. Peter's occupation: shoe cutter, shoe factory.

13 viii. Leo NORTON (#94) was born in 1903. Leo died in 1904. He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

14 ix. Irene NORTON (#95) was born in 1904. Irene died in 1911. She was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Irene resided with her parents and was attending school.

15 x. Emily Virginia NORTON (#8) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, 1 May 1906. Emily died 5 April 1984 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was buried 1984 in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. She married John Joseph WHELTON. (John Joseph WHELTON is #7.) Joe was born in Massachusetts 6 July 1907.

At the time of the 1910 US Census, Emily resided with her parents and was attending school.

At the time of the 1920 US Census, she resided with her mother and was attending school.

16 xi. Marion NORTON (#68) was born in Massachusetts October 1908. She married Ernest BADGER. (Ernest BADGER is #76.) Ernest is the son of (unknown) BADGER and Becky (UNKNOWN).

At the time of the 1920 US Census, Marion resided with her mother and was attending school.