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1891 - 1973 (82 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George W. Norton was born 2 Apr 1891, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 28 Apr 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 2 May 1973, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Paternal DNA: E-M4451 --> North Africa
- Race: Negro
- Reference Number: 131
- Residence: 1910, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- _MILT: 24 Aug 1918; Age: 27
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1942, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Notes:
Died:
Age: 82
George married Flossie Phillips 26 Feb 1918, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Flossie (daughter of Lee Phillips and Hattie Hill) was born 16 Aug 1900, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 29 Sep 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 3 Oct 1973, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Cynthia H. Norton, PhD was born 19 Nov 1928, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died Living.
- 3. Lillian Mae Norton was born 17 Dec 1918, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died Sep 1969, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 13 Sep 1969, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 4. Walter Norton was born 22 Jul 1920, Knox, Indiana, USA; died 26 Jul 1959, Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 5. George Norton was born 14 May 1922, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 4 Aug 2002, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 6. James William Norton was born 25 Jul 1924, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 1984, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA; was buried 14 Jul 1984, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 7. Madonna Norton was born 1931, Indiana, USA.
- 8. Iona Delores Norton was born 7 May 1932, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 10 Jan 2012, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 14 Jan 2012, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 9. H. Norton
- 10. Orville Rex Norton was born 12 May 1926, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 21 Jan 2016, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 27 Jan 2016, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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George married Mary Magdalene Coffey 19 Jun 1915, Vermillion, Indiana, USA. Mary was born 14 Jun 1899, Ayrshire, Patoka, Pike, Indiana, USA; died 12 Jun 2007, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; was buried , Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Arthur Norton Severado was born 17 Apr 1915, Vermillion, Indiana, USA; died May 1977, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
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George married Cecil C. Bland 29 Jan 1913, Vermillion, Indiana, USA. Cecil (daughter of Edward O. Bland and Emma Sophia Sumey) was born 1 Dec 1895, Indiana, USA; died 1 Apr 1914, Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Thelma Naoma Norton was born 24 Nov 1913, Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA; died 9 May 1915, Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Cynthia H. Norton, PhD (1.George1) was born 19 Nov 1928, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died Living. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Political Party: Republican
- Reference Number: 175
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- _DEG: 1968, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Indiana State University-Bachelors in Political Science
- _DEG: 1972, Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA; University of Massachusetts, Doctorate in Education
- Residence: Between 1974 and 1976, Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
- Tenure: Between 1986 and 1989, Sierra Leone; U. S. Ambassador - Appointed by Ronald Reagan - POTUS
- Residence: Between 1986 and 1989, Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone; West Africa
- Tenure: Between 1989 and 1993, Burundi; U. S. Ambassador - Appointed by George Bush - POTUS
- Residence: Between 1989 and 1993, Burundi; East Africa
- Tenure: Between 2004 and 2008, Tunis, Tunisia; United States Executive Director of the African Development Bank
- Residence: Between 2004 and 2008, Tunis, Tunisia
Notes:
Cynthia Shepard Perry
Ambassadorial Posts
Sierra Leone, 1986 - 1989
Burundi, 1989 - 1993
Cynthia Perry was most recently the United States Executive Director of the African Development Bank. A native of Indiana, Dr. Perry was the US Ambassador to Sierra Leone from 1986-1989 and to Burundi from 1989-1993.
Her career began in 1957 with the Nichols Investment Corporation. Dr. Perry later joined the IBM Corporation as an educational representative in the Office Products Division. From 1968-1971, she was the Director of the National Teachers Corps at the University of Massachusetts, where she received her Doctorate in International Education in 1972. Joining the faculty of Texas Southern University in 1971, she was an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Teacher Corps/Peace Corps and then became a full Professor and Dean of International Affairs from 1978-1982.
Her first assignment to Africa was at the University of Nairobi in 1968 through Operation Crossroads Africa. From 1971-1973, Mrs. Perry and her husband, Dr. James O. Perry, trained a group of Peace Corps volunteers in Sierra Leone. In 1974, she led a special educational delegation to Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia. She lived in Kenya from 1974-1976, trained Peace Corps paramedical volunteers, lectured at the University of Nairobi and was a consultant to the US Information Service in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia. In 1976, she was appointed Staff Development Officer at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. From 1982 until her appointment, Mrs. Perry was Chief of the Education and Human Resources Division in the Africa Bureau of the US Agency for International Development.
Cynthia married James Olden Perry, Sr 1971, Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. James was born 14 Nov 1924, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA; died 7 Nov 2006, Tunis, Tunisia; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Cynthia married James Otto Shepard, Sr. 2 Nov 1946, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. James (son of George Franklin Shepard and Anna Marie Batton) was born 28 Nov 1915, Lost Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 20 Jul 2004, Houston, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jul 2004, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Lillian Mae Norton (1.George1) was born 17 Dec 1918, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died Sep 1969, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 13 Sep 1969, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Reference Number: 1434
- Social Security Number: 316-07-8318
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Notes:
Died:
Age at Death: 50
Lillian married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Sharon Lucille Norton was born 14 Jun 1942, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 3 Mar 1992, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 7 Mar 1992, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 18. M. Norton
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4. | Walter Norton (1.George1) was born 22 Jul 1920, Knox, Indiana, USA; died 26 Jul 1959, Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Paternal DNA: E-M4451 --> North Africa
- Race: Negro
- Occupation: Gas Station
- Reference Number: 545
- _MILT: 21 Oct 1945, Camp Atterbury; Age: 25
- Residence: 1952, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1954, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Notes:
Died:
Murdered by truck hi-jackers
Walter married Gertrude Judd. Gertrude (daughter of Stokes Pharris Judd and Ila C. Judd) was born 11 Mar 1917, Lee, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Apr 2011, Hillside, Union, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. P. Norton
- 20. Marie Delois Norton was born 2 Apr 1944, Richmond, Georgia, USA; died 23 Mar 2005, Fanwood, Union, New Jersey, USA; was buried , Hillside, Union, New Jersey, USA.
- 21. Walter James Norton was born 23 Nov 1954, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 24 Mar 2001, Hillside, Union, New Jersey, USA.
- 22. P. Norton
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5. | George Norton (1.George1) was born 14 May 1922, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 4 Aug 2002, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Paternal DNA: E-M4451 --> North Africa
- Race: Negro
- Reference Number: 658
- Residence: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; RelationToHead: Self; RelationToHead: Wife
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- _MILT: 12 Dec 1941; Age: 18
- Release Date 1: 12 Jan 1946; Age: 21
George married Alberta J. Miller 7 Feb 1948, Marion, Indiana, USA. Alberta (daughter of Alonzo Miller and Rheba Miller) was born 8 Aug 1925, Indiana, USA; died 20 Jun 2013, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. George Jeffrey Norton, Jr. was born 24 Sep 1951; died 23 Apr 2021, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
- 24. O. Norton
- 25. Cynthia A. Norton was born 15 Feb 1945, Indiana, USA; died 28 Nov 2011, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
- 26. E. Norton
- 27. P. Norton
- 28. C. Norton
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George married Helen R Bills 2 Dec 1941, Clark, Washington, USA. Helen was born 1922, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]
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6. | James William Norton (1.George1) was born 25 Jul 1924, Burnett, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 1984, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA; was buried 14 Jul 1984, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Paternal DNA: E-M4451 --> North Africa
- Race: Colored
- Reference Number: 1435
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
James married Ella Doretta Judd 12 Oct 1946, Onslow, North Carolina, USA. Ella (daughter of S B Judd and Ila Judd) was born Abt 1923. [Group Sheet]
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8. | Iona Delores Norton (1.George1) was born 7 May 1932, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 10 Jan 2012, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 14 Jan 2012, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Race: Negro
- Reference Number: 1432
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Iona married Theodore Richard Wilcox 13 Aug 1954, Indiana, USA. Theodore (son of McKinley R Wilcox and Iva Lou Owens) was born 28 Dec 1930, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 14 Oct 1994, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 19 Oct 1994, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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10. | Orville Rex Norton (1.George1) was born 12 May 1926, Otter Creek, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 21 Jan 2016, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 27 Jan 2016, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Maternal DNA: L1c2b1 -> West Africa
- Paternal DNA: E-M4451 --> North Africa
- Reference Number: 5853
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
- Residence: 1993, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; Age: 67
Orville married E.M. Tyler (daughter of Raymond Zeal Tyler and Rachel Emeline Allen) [Group Sheet]
Orville married Arsenia 'Sally' Gagate Garcines. Arsenia was born 1927, Cavite, Philippines; died 18 Apr 1967, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA; was buried 20 Apr 1967, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Arthur Norton Severado (1.George1) was born 17 Apr 1915, Vermillion, Indiana, USA; died May 1977, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Arthur Norton
- Occupation: Porter
- Reference Number: 5641
- Social Security Number: 329-07-8695
- Residence: 1958, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1960, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Died:
Age at Death: 62
Arthur married Mary Agnes White. Mary was born 3 Jan 1926, Illinois, USA; died 23 Feb 1992, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Michael A Severado was born 18 Apr 1949, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA; died 20 Feb 2013, Hinsdale, Cook, Illinois, USA.
- 48. Janet K. Severado was born 20 Apr 1946, Illinois, USA; died 17 Jul 1969, Illinois, USA; was buried , Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
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12. | Thelma Naoma Norton (1.George1) was born 24 Nov 1913, Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA; died 9 May 1915, Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Colored
- Reference Number: 8358
Notes:
Died:
Age: 1
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Generation: 3
13. | D.M. Shepard (2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) D.M. married L.K. Ross (son of James Arthur Ross and Barbara Anderson) [Group Sheet]
D.M. married C.C. Robinson [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Clifford Westley Robinson was born 11 Jul 1972, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died 31 Jan 2016, Austin, Texas, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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14. | M.K. Shepherd (2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) M.K. married T.W. Owens (daughter of Wallace Jackson Owens, Sr. and Victoria Elizabeth Jones) [Group Sheet]
M.K. married L.M. Berry. [Group Sheet]
M.K. married R.D. Hultz (daughter of J. Archer) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. L.Y. Shepard
- 56. Michelle Shepard was born 31 May 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 31 May 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 4 Jun 1973, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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M.K. married B.S. Miller [Group Sheet]
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15. | J.O. Shepard, Jr (2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) J.O. married K.L. Carnahan (daughter of Lester Wayne Carnahan and Susan Phyllis McCoy) [Group Sheet]
J.O. married S.G. Allen (daughter of Chester N. Allen, Sr and June Johnson) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 60. Celeste Trielle Shepard was born 30 Nov 1970, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 8 Aug 2007, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Grandview Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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17. | Sharon Lucille Norton (3.Lillian2, 1.George1) was born 14 Jun 1942, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 3 Mar 1992, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 7 Mar 1992, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
Sharon married Joseph Madison Cherry, Sr. Joseph (son of Charles E. Holt and Mabel Cherry) was born 1 Mar 1941, Dixon, Edwards, Illinois, USA; died 21 Nov 1996, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
Sharon married E. McArthur [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 64. Trina Iona Norton was born 20 Mar 1970, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 23 Aug 1971, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 27 Aug 1971, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 65. Derrick Bledsoe was born 12 Mar 1967, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 2 Feb 1999, Vidor, Orange, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Feb 1999, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 66. Flossie Ann Norton died 3 Mar 1972, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 3 Mar 1972, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
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20. | Marie Delois Norton (4.Walter2, 1.George1) was born 2 Apr 1944, Richmond, Georgia, USA; died 23 Mar 2005, Fanwood, Union, New Jersey, USA; was buried , Hillside, Union, New Jersey, USA. Other Events:
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21. | Walter James Norton (4.Walter2, 1.George1) was born 23 Nov 1954, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 24 Mar 2001, Hillside, Union, New Jersey, USA. Other Events:
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23. | George Jeffrey Norton, Jr. (5.George2, 1.George1) was born 24 Sep 1951; died 23 Apr 2021, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- PictureBox: 1248,2411,1489,2718
- Reference Number: 659
- Residence: 1966, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; 16 Age: 16
George married Theresa McClain 13 Nov 1971, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. Theresa was born 2 Apr 1953, East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, USA; died 17 Dec 2014, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]
George married P. Lane. [Group Sheet]
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42. | O.R. Norton, Jr. (10.Orville2, 1.George1) O.R. married P.L. Burris. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 78. Orville Rex Norton, III was born 30 Aug 1995, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 13 Sep 1999, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 18 Sep 1999, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.
- 79. D.E. Norton
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48. | Janet K. Severado (11.Arthur2, 1.George1) was born 20 Apr 1946, Illinois, USA; died 17 Jul 1969, Illinois, USA; was buried , Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
Notes:
Died:
Age at Death: 23
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Generation: 4
51. | Clifford Westley Robinson (13.D.M.3, 2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) was born 11 Jul 1972, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; died 31 Jan 2016, Austin, Texas, USA; was buried , Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Reference Number: 5819
- Residence: 1996, Southfield, Oakland, Michigan, USA; Age: 24
Clifford married T.N. Rogers. [Group Sheet]
Clifford married A. Vela. [Group Sheet]
Clifford married S.V. Roebuck. [Group Sheet]
Clifford married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
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56. | Michelle Shepard (14.M.K.3, 2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) was born 31 May 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 31 May 1973, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 4 Jun 1973, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
Notes:
Died:
Age: 0
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60. | Celeste Trielle Shepard (15.J.O.3, 2.Cynthia2, 1.George1) was born 30 Nov 1970, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 8 Aug 2007, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried , Grandview Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Black
- Reference Number: 146
Notes:
Died:
Age: 36
Celeste married M.L. Weakley [Group Sheet]
Celeste married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
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64. | Trina Iona Norton (17.Sharon3, 3.Lillian2, 1.George1) was born 20 Mar 1970, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 23 Aug 1971, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 27 Aug 1971, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
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65. | Derrick Bledsoe (17.Sharon3, 3.Lillian2, 1.George1) was born 12 Mar 1967, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 2 Feb 1999, Vidor, Orange, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Feb 1999, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
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66. | Flossie Ann Norton (17.Sharon3, 3.Lillian2, 1.George1) died 3 Mar 1972, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 3 Mar 1972, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
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77. | Alicia C. Wilcox (37.T.C.3, 8.Iona2, 1.George1) was born 1978, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 24 Jun 2019, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
Alicia married K.D. Johnson [Group Sheet]
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78. | Orville Rex Norton, III (42.O.R.3, 10.Orville2, 1.George1) was born 30 Aug 1995, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; died 13 Sep 1999, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA; was buried 18 Sep 1999, Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. Other Events:
- Race: Black
- Reference Number: 8065
Notes:
Died:
Age: 4
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