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 1851 - 1915 (~ 63 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | George W. Norton was born Oct 1851, Indiana, USA (son of Zemorah Norton and Margaret Jane Riley); died 19 Feb 1915, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried Feb 1915, Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Black
- Reference Number: 1394
- Residence: 1880, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1900, Nevins, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1910, Nevins, Vigo, Indiana, USA
George married Rebecca Anderson 25 Jul 1878, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Joshua Anderson and Emiline Roberts) was born 1861, Indiana, USA; died 8 Aug 1887, Indiana, USA; was buried , Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Augustus "Gus" Norton was born 1881, Indiana, USA; died 1941, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Bertha Mae Norton was born 17 Jan 1885, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 15 Sep 1968, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Margaret Norton was born 2 May 1883, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 23 Sep 1910, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Hubert Norton was born 22 Jul 1888, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 19 Jun 1966, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1966, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
George married Mahulda J. Walden 23 Jan 1890, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Mahulda (daughter of Littleton Walden and Judea Anderson) was born 11 Mar 1869, Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 29 Jun 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Austin Tazzwell Norton was born 16 Oct 1890, Nevins, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 12 Jun 1955, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 15 Jun 1955, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Ottis Webber Norton was born 3 May 1894, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 4 Oct 1932, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 9 Oct 1932, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Pearl Norton was born 1 Sep 1898, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 7 Jan 1946, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Frank Norton was born May 1892, Indiana, USA.
- Madie Norton died 1 May 1896, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried May 1896, Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
George married Ester "Hester" Roberts 13 Aug 1874, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Ester (daughter of Jordan Roberts and Diana Smith) was born Abt 1854, Indiana, USA; died 20 Jan 1875, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Zemorah Norton was born 1820, North Carolina, USA (son of Chesley Norton and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Walden). Other Events:
- Race: White
- Reference Number: 1399
- Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 40
- Residence: 1870, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Zemorah married Margaret Jane Riley Mar 1846, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Margaret (daughter of Adam Riley and Emeline Bass) was born Oct 1833, Indiana, USA; died 16 Jul 1911, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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| 3. | Margaret Jane Riley was born Oct 1833, Indiana, USA (daughter of Adam Riley and Emeline Bass); died 16 Jul 1911, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Colored
- Reference Number: 1405
- Residence: 1870, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1900, Nevins, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
Notes:
Died:
Age: 74
Children:
- Emaline Norton was born 1848, Indiana, USA.
- 1. George W. Norton was born Oct 1851, Indiana, USA; died 19 Feb 1915, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried Feb 1915, Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Mary Norton was born 1851, Indiana, USA.
- Sarah Norton was born 1853, Indiana, USA.
- Caroline Norton was born 1861, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Cordelia Norton was born 4 Jun 1864, Indiana, USA; died 23 Feb 1917, Rockville, Parke, Indiana, USA; was buried , Rockville, Parke, Indiana, USA.
- Almeda Norton was born 1865, Indiana, USA; died 6 Nov 1882, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried Nov 1882, Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Evalina Norton was born Jan 1867, Indiana, USA.
- Charles Adam Norton was born 1 May 1862, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 3 Jan 1933, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 6 Jan 1933, Russell Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- William Duncan Norton was born Dec 1854, Indiana, USA.
- Wilson Norton was born 3 Dec 1844, Indiana, USA; died 3 Feb 1908, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Chesley Norton was born Abt 1805, North Carolina, USA (son of Sarah Norton). Other Events:
- Race: Black
- Reference Number: 4965
- Residence: 1830, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1840, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1870, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 40; Census Post Office: Terre Haute
Chesley married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Walden 17 Feb 1822, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Eaton Walden and Nanny Evans) was born Abt 1803, North Carolina, USA; died , USA. [Group Sheet]
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| 6. | Adam Riley was born Abt 1805, North Carolina, USA (son of Jonathan Adam Riley and Lucy Ball); died Abt 1875, Indiana, USA; was buried unknown. Other Events:
- Race: Mulatto
- Reference Number: 1406
- Residence: 1830, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1840, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1850, Parke, Indiana, USA; Age: 45
- Mortgage: 12 Feb 1858, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Mortgage of personal property for $85 from Adam Riley to Jethro Bass
- Residence: 1860, Honey Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 51
- Residence: 1870, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Post Office: Indianapolis; Age: 65
Adam married Emeline Bass 30 Oct 1828, Mercer, Kentucky, USA. Emeline (daughter of Jethro Bass and Polly Mitchell) was born Abt 1811, North Carolina, USA; died , Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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| 7. | Emeline Bass was born Abt 1811, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Jethro Bass and Polly Mitchell); died , Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Avaline Bass
- Race: Mulatto
- Reference Number: 975
- Residence: 1850, Parke, Indiana, USA; Age: 39
- Residence: 1860, Honey Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 49
Children:
- 3. Margaret Jane Riley was born Oct 1833, Indiana, USA; died 16 Jul 1911, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- George Washington Riley was born Abt 1836, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 17 Jul 1899, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 19 Jul 1899, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Charles Riley was born 1837, Indiana, USA; died 18 Aug 1865; was buried 18 Aug 1865, Pineville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
- Sarah Ann Riley was born 16 Jun 1844, Indiana, USA; died 13 Dec 1907, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; was buried , Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
- Mary "Polly" Riley was born 1841, Indiana, USA.
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Generation: 4
| 9. | Sarah Norton was born 1770, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Elizabeth Norton). Other Events:
- Reference Number: 10715
- Residence: 1790, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1800, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
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| 10. | Eaton Walden was born 1767, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA (son of John Chavis Walden, Jr and Rebecca Ruth Chavers); died 1850, Owen, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Black
- Reference Number: 1857
- Residence: 1790, Warren, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1800, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1830, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1840, Washington, Owen, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1850, Washington, Owen, Indiana, USA; Age: 83
Eaton married Nanny Evans 20 Dec 1788, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. Nanny (daughter of Charles Evans and Susanna Beaumont) was born 1772, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA; died 1842, Washington, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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| 11. | Nanny Evans was born 1772, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA (daughter of Charles Evans and Susanna Beaumont); died 1842, Washington, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 1858
- Residence: 1800, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1830, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Children:
- Winney Walden was born Abt 1805, North Carolina, USA; died 11 Jan 1896, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried Jan 1896, Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Richard Walden was born 1790, Virginia, USA; died 7 Apr 1842, Owen, Indiana, USA; was buried , Spencer, Owen, Indiana, USA.
- Morgan Walden was born 1798, North Carolina, USA.
- Nancy Walden was born 1801, North Carolina, USA; died 1850.
- Wiley Walden was born 1810, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jun 1892, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried 17 Jun 1892, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
- John Walden was born 1816, North Carolina, USA.
- 5. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Walden was born Abt 1803, North Carolina, USA; died , USA.
- Jesse Walden was born 1795, Virginia, USA.
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| 13. | Lucy Ball was born 12 Apr 1778; died Abt 1837. Other Events:
Children:
- 6. Adam Riley was born Abt 1805, North Carolina, USA; died Abt 1875, Indiana, USA; was buried unknown.
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| 14. |  Jethro Bass was born Apr 1787, Granville, North Carolina, USA (son of Jesse Day and Prudence Bass); died 1865, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Mulatto
- Reference Number: 767
- Bondsman: 30 Oct 1828, Mercer, Kentucky, USA; Posted marriage bond for his daughter, Emeline Bass
- Residence: 1830, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1840, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1850, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 70
- Residence: 1860, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 80
Notes:
Free People of Color Register of (NC-born) Negroes & Mulattoes: Vigo County, Indiana.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
Jethro Bass registered 2 July 1853. Age 70. Mulatto. Born Granville County NC. Resided Lost Creek township.
Jethro Bass and Polly Mitchell married in Granville County NC on 3 Apr 1809. In 1830, Jethro Bass headed a household of 13 free people of color in Vigo County, Indiana. In the 1850 census of Harrison township, Vigo County, Indiana: Jathro Bass, 70, wife Polly, 60, Emily, 17, and Alfred Bass, 6.
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Lost Creek AME Church was founded in 1839 by Jethro Bass and others.
Died:
Estate Records
Jethro married Polly Mitchell 3 Apr 1809, Granville, North Carolina, USA. Polly (daughter of Thomas Mitchell and Rebecca Stewart) was born 1788, Sussex, Virginia, USA; died 1865, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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| 15. | Polly Mitchell was born 1788, Sussex, Virginia, USA (daughter of Thomas Mitchell and Rebecca Stewart); died 1865, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Mulatto
- Reference Number: 974
- Residence: 1850, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 60
Children:
- Nelson Bass was born 1814, North Carolina, USA; died 4 May 1877, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 6 May 1877, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Rebecca Bass was born 1820, North Carolina, USA; died Between 1870 and 1880, Indiana, USA.
- Michael Bass was born 10 Mar 1818, North Carolina, USA; died 15 Jan 1875, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Roberts Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- Duphena Emily Bass was born 1834, Indiana, USA; died 1870, Coles, Illinois, USA.
- 7. Emeline Bass was born Abt 1811, North Carolina, USA; died , Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- George Washington Bass was born Abt 1809, North Carolina, USA; died , USA.
- Eliza Bass was born Abt 1833, Indiana, USA.
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