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Lot Norton

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Lot Norton
Personal details
Born(1803-01-15)January 15, 1803
Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1880(1880-05-29) (aged 77)
SpouseMartha Whittlesey
Children6
EducationYale College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Lot Norton (January 15, 1803 – May 29, 1880) was an American politician from Connecticut. He served as a member of the Connecticut State Legislature.

Early life

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Lot Norton was born on January 15, 1803, in Lakeville, Salisbury, Connecticut, to Mary (née Hickok) and Lot Norton. He graduated from Yale College in 1822.[1]

Career

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Norton worked as a farmer on his father's estate.[1] In 1857, he served as a member of the Connecticut State Legislature.[1]

Personal life

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Norton married Martha Whittlesey, daughter of Eliphalet Whittlesey, of Salisbury. They had six children.[1]

Norton died on May 29, 1880, while attending the village church.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale College" (PDF). June 1880. p. 386. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2025-06-25 – via Archive.org.
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