Christopher F. Norton

Christopher Frazine Norton (July 21, 1821 in Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York – May 6, 1880 in Perry Park, Douglas County, Colorado) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of James Norton and Polly (Webster) Norton. He attended the district schools and Fredonia Academy. Then he became a clerk in a store. On December 25, 1843, he married Sarah Chase (1821–1870), and they had several children. In 1845, he removed to Erie, Pennsylvania, and engaged in the lumber business. In 1856, he sold his business, and removed to Plattsburgh, New York. There he set up a business, getting lumber from the Saranac lakes area, and have it floated down the Saranac River.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (16th D.) in 1870 and 1871.

He was buried at the Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Matthew Hale
New York State Senate
16th District

1870–1871
Succeeded by
Samuel Ames
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