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Albert Westly Norton (always known as Bert), son of Albert Westly Norton Sr. and Mary Ann Josephine Lamoreaux Norton, was born in Panguitch, Garfield Co., Utah, on September 21, 1876. He was the second child and the first boy. The children of his parents were: Mary Ann (Mame), Albert Westly, Jen Menorvie, Andrew Locy, Marion (died about 15 years of age with pneumonia), David and John (twin) both died in infancy, Nellie (died real young, probably between 2 and 4).
Albert Westly Norton was blessed by James B. Williams on 9 December 1876 and was baptized by I. D. Alpine on the 3 September 1885. He was confirmed by James Dickenson on 3 September 1885.
Albert Westly Norton Sr. was a blacksmith all his life and was always known as Uncle Al Norton. At an early age his son, Albert (Bert), followed and showed a strong interest in his father's occupation. Before long his father, as well as others around him, discovered him to be a real genius; that he had talents above the average.
As he grew older and people learned of his ability they would travel for miles to have him do their work. His outstanding ability to fix and make things, that others thought impossible, followed him through his life.
Through his school days and his teen-age years he was a favorite and leader among the youth.
Bert's older sister, Mame, had a very close friend by the name of Sarah Ann Wilson (Sadie), who lived ten miles from Panguitch, south up the Sevier River, at Hillsdale. These tow girls had been close friends for some time before Bert ever saw Sarah. In fact, the two girls in their fun had even traded brothers. David Wilson, Sarah's brother, had dated Mame for some time before Bert ever met Sarah. The first time they met he was plowing the garden spot. This first meeting was in the spring and the next fall they started keeping company, which ended in their marriage on June 18, 1902, in the Manti Temple by J.D.T. McCallister.
After the wedding they settled in a small two room house on the northeast edge of Panguitch, rented from his cousin Rile Norton. Here they spent the first summer. Late in the fall they move into their own home. This house, a one room log house, Bert, with some hired help, had built during the summer. The following March 15, 1903, their first boy was born and blessed, George Albert.
The summer before their second child was born, Bert added another large room and screen porch on the back.
Then on the 22 October 1905 the second child, a girl, was born and blessed, Mary Ann (who was always called "Mamie").
On the 9 April 1908 another boy came to stay and was blessed, Fredrick Arthur.
Time passed and on 12 January 1911, another baby girl came and was blessed, the name Wilma.
On June 2, 1913 the fifth child came. Another Boy came to bless the home and was named Lamar.
The last child, a boy, who came to gladden the Norton home was Joseph Andrew, who was born in 1920 on the 16 day of March.
All the children were born in the old original home in Panguitch except Joseph or (Joe) who was born in Lapoint, Utah.
In the fall and winter of 1917, Albert-the oldest child, was suffering with rheumatism and the doctor told the parents to take him to St. George to a warmer climate. After spending two winters in Dixie, his health was much improved.
In the spring of 1919, Bert decided to take his family and more to the Uintah Basin. They left Panguitch on June 2, 1919 and arrived in Lapoint on June8.
Life in the Basin at that time was hard. Bert opened up a blacksmith shop, which was badly needed in the small town of Lapoint.
It was at this time the seventh child, Joseph, was born.
At this time his help was badly needed and much appreciated in the community. He helped to build the ward chapel, the ole amusement hall, and also many of the homes in the town.
He was a firm believer in, and practiced the motto of, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you".
It didn't matter if the man was white or Indian, rich or poor, if they needed help they got it, and no questions asked. All his life he was a leader of men and respected by all, and his advice was sought many, many times.
Some time during the year Bert and his close friend, Jim Cameron, opened and operated the first moving picture show in the town of Panguitch, which they run five nights a week for seven years. At which time they sold the show equipment to a man in Kanab, and they went to install and run the machine for seven weeks.
He was secretary of the Y.M.M.I.A. for some time before he was married, which job he held for about two years after his marriage. He was also secretary in the Elder's Quorum for some ten years or more. He was also class leader in the Elder's Quorum for some time. As an Elder, he was called on many times by special request to administer to the sick. He was ward teacher for years in Lapoint and Panguitch both and was active in his church duties.
Oral Rasmussen, his grand-daughter, said of him, that the kids always loved him, they could always count on him for a coin to buy a treat with, and a hug.
Albert Westly Norton (always known as Bert), son of Albert Westly Norton Sr. and Mary Ann Josephine Lamoreaux Norton, was born in Panguitch, Garfield Co., Utah, on September 21, 1876. He was the second child and the first boy. The children of his parents were: Mary Ann (Mame), Albert Westly, Jen Menorvie, Andrew Locy, Marion (died about 15 years of age with pneumonia), David and John (twin) both died in infancy, Nellie (died real young, probably between 2 and 4).
Albert Westly Norton was blessed by James B. Williams on 9 December 1876 and was baptized by I. D. Alpine on the 3 September 1885. He was confirmed by James Dickenson on 3 September 1885.
Albert Westly Norton Sr. was a blacksmith all his life and was always known as Uncle Al Norton. At an early age his son, Albert (Bert), followed and showed a strong interest in his father's occupation. Before long his father, as well as others around him, discovered him to be a real genius; that he had talents above the average.
As he grew older and people learned of his ability they would travel for miles to have him do their work. His outstanding ability to fix and make things, that others thought impossible, followed him through his life.
Through his school days and his teen-age years he was a favorite and leader among the youth.
Bert's older sister, Mame, had a very close friend by the name of Sarah Ann Wilson (Sadie), who lived ten miles from Panguitch, south up the Sevier River, at Hillsdale. These tow girls had been close friends for some time before Bert ever saw Sarah. In fact, the two girls in their fun had even traded brothers. David Wilson, Sarah's brother, had dated Mame for some time before Bert ever met Sarah. The first time they met he was plowing the garden spot. This first meeting was in the spring and the next fall they started keeping company, which ended in their marriage on June 18, 1902, in the Manti Temple by J.D.T. McCallister.
After the wedding they settled in a small two room house on the northeast edge of Panguitch, rented from his cousin Rile Norton. Here they spent the first summer. Late in the fall they move into their own home. This house, a one room log house, Bert, with some hired help, had built during the summer. The following March 15, 1903, their first boy was born and blessed, George Albert.
The summer before their second child was born, Bert added another large room and screen porch on the back.
Then on the 22 October 1905 the second child, a girl, was born and blessed, Mary Ann (who was always called "Mamie").
On the 9 April 1908 another boy came to stay and was blessed, Fredrick Arthur.
Time passed and on 12 January 1911, another baby girl came and was blessed, the name Wilma.
On June 2, 1913 the fifth child came. Another Boy came to bless the home and was named Lamar.
The last child, a boy, who came to gladden the Norton home was Joseph Andrew, who was born in 1920 on the 16 day of March.
All the children were born in the old original home in Panguitch except Joseph or (Joe) who was born in Lapoint, Utah.
In the fall and winter of 1917, Albert-the oldest child, was suffering with rheumatism and the doctor told the parents to take him to St. George to a warmer climate. After spending two winters in Dixie, his health was much improved.
In the spring of 1919, Bert decided to take his family and more to the Uintah Basin. They left Panguitch on June 2, 1919 and arrived in Lapoint on June8.
Life in the Basin at that time was hard. Bert opened up a blacksmith shop, which was badly needed in the small town of Lapoint.
It was at this time the seventh child, Joseph, was born.
At this time his help was badly needed and much appreciated in the community. He helped to build the ward chapel, the ole amusement hall, and also many of the homes in the town.
He was a firm believer in, and practiced the motto of, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you".
It didn't matter if the man was white or Indian, rich or poor, if they needed help they got it, and no questions asked. All his life he was a leader of men and respected by all, and his advice was sought many, many times.
Some time during the year Bert and his close friend, Jim Cameron, opened and operated the first moving picture show in the town of Panguitch, which they run five nights a week for seven years. At which time they sold the show equipment to a man in Kanab, and they went to install and run the machine for seven weeks.
He was secretary of the Y.M.M.I.A. for some time before he was married, which job he held for about two years after his marriage. He was also secretary in the Elder's Quorum for some ten years or more. He was also class leader in the Elder's Quorum for some time. As an Elder, he was called on many times by special request to administer to the sick. He was ward teacher for years in Lapoint and Panguitch both and was active in his church duties.
Oral Rasmussen, his grand-daughter, said of him, that the kids always loved him, they could always count on him for a coin to buy a treat with, and a hug.
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Albert Westly Norton (always known as Bert), son of Albert Westly Norton Sr. and Mary Ann Josephine Lamoreaux Norton, was born in Panguitch, Garfield Co., Utah, on September 21, 1876. He was the second child and the first boy. The children of his parents were: Mary Ann (Mame), Albert Westly, Jen Menorvie, Andrew Locy, Marion (died about 15 years of age with pneumonia), David and John (twin) both died in infancy, Nellie (died real young, probably between 2 and 4).
Albert Westly Norton was blessed by James B. Williams on 9 December 1876 and was baptized by I. D. Alpine on the 3 September 1885. He was confirmed by James Dickenson on 3 September 1885.
Albert Westly Norton Sr. was a blacksmith all his life and was always known as Uncle Al Norton. At an early age his son, Albert (Bert), followed and showed a strong interest in his father's occupation. Before long his father, as well as others around him, discovered him to be a real genius; that he had talents above the average.
As he grew older and people learned of his ability they would travel for miles to have him do their work. His outstanding ability to fix and make things, that others thought impossible, followed him through his life.
Through his school days and his teen-age years he was a favorite and leader among the youth.
Bert's older sister, Mame, had a very close friend by the name of Sarah Ann Wilson (Sadie), who lived ten miles from Panguitch, south up the Sevier River, at Hillsdale. These tow girls had been close friends for some time before Bert ever saw Sarah. In fact, the two girls in their fun had even traded brothers. David Wilson, Sarah's brother, had dated Mame for some time before Bert ever met Sarah. The first time they met he was plowing the garden spot. This first meeting was in the spring and the next fall they started keeping company, which ended in their marriage on June 18, 1902, in the Manti Temple by J.D.T. McCallister.
After the wedding they settled in a small two room house on the northeast edge of Panguitch, rented from his cousin Rile Norton. Here they spent the first summer. Late in the fall they move into their own home. This house, a one room log house, Bert, with some hired help, had built during the summer. The following March 15, 1903, their first boy was born and blessed, George Albert.
The summer before their second child was born, Bert added another large room and screen porch on the back.
Then on the 22 October 1905 the second child, a girl, was born and blessed, Mary Ann (who was always called "Mamie").
On the 9 April 1908 another boy came to stay and was blessed, Fredrick Arthur.
Time passed and on 12 January 1911, another baby girl came and was blessed, the name Wilma.
On June 2, 1913 the fifth child came. Another Boy came to bless the home and was named Lamar.
The last child, a boy, who came to gladden the Norton home was Joseph Andrew, who was born in 1920 on the 16 day of March.
All the children were born in the old original home in Panguitch except Joseph or (Joe) who was born in Lapoint, Utah.
In the fall and winter of 1917, Albert-the oldest child, was suffering with rheumatism and the doctor told the parents to take him to St. George to a warmer climate. After spending two winters in Dixie, his health was much improved.
In the spring of 1919, Bert decided to take his family and more to the Uintah Basin. They left Panguitch on June 2, 1919 and arrived in Lapoint on June8.
Life in the Basin at that time was hard. Bert opened up a blacksmith shop, which was badly needed in the small town of Lapoint.
It was at this time the seventh child, Joseph, was born.
At this time his help was badly needed and much appreciated in the community. He helped to build the ward chapel, the ole amusement hall, and also many of the homes in the town.
He was a firm believer in, and practiced the motto of, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you".
It didn't matter if the man was white or Indian, rich or poor, if they needed help they got it, and no questions asked. All his life he was a leader of men and respected by all, and his advice was sought many, many times.
Some time during the year Bert and his close friend, Jim Cameron, opened and operated the first moving picture show in the town of Panguitch, which they run five nights a week for seven years. At which time they sold the show equipment to a man in Kanab, and they went to install and run the machine for seven weeks.
He was secretary of the Y.M.M.I.A. for some time before he was married, which job he held for about two years after his marriage. He was also secretary in the Elder's Quorum for some ten years or more. He was also class leader in the Elder's Quorum for some time. As an Elder, he was called on many times by special request to administer to the sick. He was ward teacher for years in Lapoint and Panguitch both and was active in his church duties.
Oral Rasmussen, his grand-daughter, said of him, that the kids always loved him, they could always count on him for a coin to buy a treat with, and a hug.
Albert Westly Norton (always known as Bert), son of Albert Westly Norton Sr. and Mary Ann Josephine Lamoreaux Norton, was born in Panguitch, Garfield Co., Utah, on September 21, 1876. He was the second child and the first boy. The children of his parents were: Mary Ann (Mame), Albert Westly, Jen Menorvie, Andrew Locy, Marion (died about 15 years of age with pneumonia), David and John (twin) both died in infancy, Nellie (died real young, probably between 2 and 4).
Albert Westly Norton was blessed by James B. Williams on 9 December 1876 and was baptized by I. D. Alpine on the 3 September 1885. He was confirmed by James Dickenson on 3 September 1885.
Albert Westly Norton Sr. was a blacksmith all his life and was always known as Uncle Al Norton. At an early age his son, Albert (Bert), followed and showed a strong interest in his father's occupation. Before long his father, as well as others around him, discovered him to be a real genius; that he had talents above the average.
As he grew older and people learned of his ability they would travel for miles to have him do their work. His outstanding ability to fix and make things, that others thought impossible, followed him through his life.
Through his school days and his teen-age years he was a favorite and leader among the youth.
Bert's older sister, Mame, had a very close friend by the name of Sarah Ann Wilson (Sadie), who lived ten miles from Panguitch, south up the Sevier River, at Hillsdale. These tow girls had been close friends for some time before Bert ever saw Sarah. In fact, the two girls in their fun had even traded brothers. David Wilson, Sarah's brother, had dated Mame for some time before Bert ever met Sarah. The first time they met he was plowing the garden spot. This first meeting was in the spring and the next fall they started keeping company, which ended in their marriage on June 18, 1902, in the Manti Temple by J.D.T. McCallister.
After the wedding they settled in a small two room house on the northeast edge of Panguitch, rented from his cousin Rile Norton. Here they spent the first summer. Late in the fall they move into their own home. This house, a one room log house, Bert, with some hired help, had built during the summer. The following March 15, 1903, their first boy was born and blessed, George Albert.
The summer before their second child was born, Bert added another large room and screen porch on the back.
Then on the 22 October 1905 the second child, a girl, was born and blessed, Mary Ann (who was always called "Mamie").
On the 9 April 1908 another boy came to stay and was blessed, Fredrick Arthur.
Time passed and on 12 January 1911, another baby girl came and was blessed, the name Wilma.
On June 2, 1913 the fifth child came. Another Boy came to bless the home and was named Lamar.
The last child, a boy, who came to gladden the Norton home was Joseph Andrew, who was born in 1920 on the 16 day of March.
All the children were born in the old original home in Panguitch except Joseph or (Joe) who was born in Lapoint, Utah.
In the fall and winter of 1917, Albert-the oldest child, was suffering with rheumatism and the doctor told the parents to take him to St. George to a warmer climate. After spending two winters in Dixie, his health was much improved.
In the spring of 1919, Bert decided to take his family and more to the Uintah Basin. They left Panguitch on June 2, 1919 and arrived in Lapoint on June8.
Life in the Basin at that time was hard. Bert opened up a blacksmith shop, which was badly needed in the small town of Lapoint.
It was at this time the seventh child, Joseph, was born.
At this time his help was badly needed and much appreciated in the community. He helped to build the ward chapel, the ole amusement hall, and also many of the homes in the town.
He was a firm believer in, and practiced the motto of, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you".
It didn't matter if the man was white or Indian, rich or poor, if they needed help they got it, and no questions asked. All his life he was a leader of men and respected by all, and his advice was sought many, many times.
Some time during the year Bert and his close friend, Jim Cameron, opened and operated the first moving picture show in the town of Panguitch, which they run five nights a week for seven years. At which time they sold the show equipment to a man in Kanab, and they went to install and run the machine for seven weeks.
He was secretary of the Y.M.M.I.A. for some time before he was married, which job he held for about two years after his marriage. He was also secretary in the Elder's Quorum for some ten years or more. He was also class leader in the Elder's Quorum for some time. As an Elder, he was called on many times by special request to administer to the sick. He was ward teacher for years in Lapoint and Panguitch both and was active in his church duties.
Oral Rasmussen, his grand-daughter, said of him, that the kids always loved him, they could always count on him for a coin to buy a treat with, and a hug.
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