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(Published in History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains Vol. 3 by James H. Hawley 1920)
John W. Norton, of Idaho Falls, is the sheriff of Bonneville county and, moreover, is a native son of the county, his birth having occurred May 27, 1888 (1889), on a farm four miles east of Idaho Falls, in Lincoln precinct. His parents are John F. and Margaret (Williams) Norton, the former a native of Lehi, Utah, and the latter of Oxford, Idaho. The father came to this state in 1879 and took up a homestead in what is now Bonneville county, at once undertaking the arduous task of converting wild land into rich and productive fields. He splendidly improved this and has remained active in its cultivation since that time. He has now reached the age of fifty-nine years and the mother Is also living. To them were born five children: John W.; Charles L., who is engaged in ranching in Bonneville county; Katherine, the wife of G. I. Clift, of Idaho Falls; Jennie, the wife of Walter Clement, who follows ranching in Bonneville county; and Franklin T., who is likewise engaged in ranching in Bonneville county.
At the usual age John W. Norton became a district school pupil and afterward continued his education in the schools of Idaho Falls and in the Rexburg Academy. Later he was a cow puncher and also engaged in freighting across the country for two years. He afterward took up a homestead in Bonneville county which he improved and cultivated for six years and then sold the property and entered the employ of the Oregon Short Line Railroad as special agent, remaining with that corporation for a year and three months. He then accepted the position of deputy sheriff under Mr. Mulliner and after serving for a year in that position was made chief deputy and so continued for two years under Robert Aley. In November, 1918, he was elected to the office of sheriff, in which capacity he is now acceptably serving, discharging his duties without fear or favor.
On the 5th of September, 1907, Mr. Norton was married to Miss Jennie Moss, and they have become the parents of four children: Wiley M., Charles Reed, Claude J. and Leola May. While Mr. Norton and his family reside in Idaho Falls, he still has farming interests in Bonneville county. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political belief is that of the republican party, and his religious faith is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has always been most loyal to public duties and obligations and is making an excellent record as one of the officials of Bonneville county.
(Published in History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains Vol. 3 by James H. Hawley 1920)
John W. Norton, of Idaho Falls, is the sheriff of Bonneville county and, moreover, is a native son of the county, his birth having occurred May 27, 1888 (1889), on a farm four miles east of Idaho Falls, in Lincoln precinct. His parents are John F. and Margaret (Williams) Norton, the former a native of Lehi, Utah, and the latter of Oxford, Idaho. The father came to this state in 1879 and took up a homestead in what is now Bonneville county, at once undertaking the arduous task of converting wild land into rich and productive fields. He splendidly improved this and has remained active in its cultivation since that time. He has now reached the age of fifty-nine years and the mother Is also living. To them were born five children: John W.; Charles L., who is engaged in ranching in Bonneville county; Katherine, the wife of G. I. Clift, of Idaho Falls; Jennie, the wife of Walter Clement, who follows ranching in Bonneville county; and Franklin T., who is likewise engaged in ranching in Bonneville county.
At the usual age John W. Norton became a district school pupil and afterward continued his education in the schools of Idaho Falls and in the Rexburg Academy. Later he was a cow puncher and also engaged in freighting across the country for two years. He afterward took up a homestead in Bonneville county which he improved and cultivated for six years and then sold the property and entered the employ of the Oregon Short Line Railroad as special agent, remaining with that corporation for a year and three months. He then accepted the position of deputy sheriff under Mr. Mulliner and after serving for a year in that position was made chief deputy and so continued for two years under Robert Aley. In November, 1918, he was elected to the office of sheriff, in which capacity he is now acceptably serving, discharging his duties without fear or favor.
On the 5th of September, 1907, Mr. Norton was married to Miss Jennie Moss, and they have become the parents of four children: Wiley M., Charles Reed, Claude J. and Leola May. While Mr. Norton and his family reside in Idaho Falls, he still has farming interests in Bonneville county. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political belief is that of the republican party, and his religious faith is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has always been most loyal to public duties and obligations and is making an excellent record as one of the officials of Bonneville county.
#47429422:
(Published in History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains Vol. 3 by James H. Hawley 1920)
John W. Norton, of Idaho Falls, is the sheriff of Bonneville county and, moreover, is a native son of the county, his birth having occurred May 27, 1888 (1889), on a farm four miles east of Idaho Falls, in Lincoln precinct. His parents are John F. and Margaret (Williams) Norton, the former a native of Lehi, Utah, and the latter of Oxford, Idaho. The father came to this state in 1879 and took up a homestead in what is now Bonneville county, at once undertaking the arduous task of converting wild land into rich and productive fields. He splendidly improved this and has remained active in its cultivation since that time. He has now reached the age of fifty-nine years and the mother Is also living. To them were born five children: John W.; Charles L., who is engaged in ranching in Bonneville county; Katherine, the wife of G. I. Clift, of Idaho Falls; Jennie, the wife of Walter Clement, who follows ranching in Bonneville county; and Franklin T., who is likewise engaged in ranching in Bonneville county.
At the usual age John W. Norton became a district school pupil and afterward continued his education in the schools of Idaho Falls and in the Rexburg Academy. Later he was a cow puncher and also engaged in freighting across the country for two years. He afterward took up a homestead in Bonneville county which he improved and cultivated for six years and then sold the property and entered the employ of the Oregon Short Line Railroad as special agent, remaining with that corporation for a year and three months. He then accepted the position of deputy sheriff under Mr. Mulliner and after serving for a year in that position was made chief deputy and so continued for two years under Robert Aley. In November, 1918, he was elected to the office of sheriff, in which capacity he is now acceptably serving, discharging his duties without fear or favor.
On the 5th of September, 1907, Mr. Norton was married to Miss Jennie Moss, and they have become the parents of four children: Wiley M., Charles Reed, Claude J. and Leola May. While Mr. Norton and his family reside in Idaho Falls, he still has farming interests in Bonneville county. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political belief is that of the republican party, and his religious faith is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has always been most loyal to public duties and obligations and is making an excellent record as one of the officials of Bonneville county.
(Published in History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains Vol. 3 by James H. Hawley 1920)
John W. Norton, of Idaho Falls, is the sheriff of Bonneville county and, moreover, is a native son of the county, his birth having occurred May 27, 1888 (1889), on a farm four miles east of Idaho Falls, in Lincoln precinct. His parents are John F. and Margaret (Williams) Norton, the former a native of Lehi, Utah, and the latter of Oxford, Idaho. The father came to this state in 1879 and took up a homestead in what is now Bonneville county, at once undertaking the arduous task of converting wild land into rich and productive fields. He splendidly improved this and has remained active in its cultivation since that time. He has now reached the age of fifty-nine years and the mother Is also living. To them were born five children: John W.; Charles L., who is engaged in ranching in Bonneville county; Katherine, the wife of G. I. Clift, of Idaho Falls; Jennie, the wife of Walter Clement, who follows ranching in Bonneville county; and Franklin T., who is likewise engaged in ranching in Bonneville county.
At the usual age John W. Norton became a district school pupil and afterward continued his education in the schools of Idaho Falls and in the Rexburg Academy. Later he was a cow puncher and also engaged in freighting across the country for two years. He afterward took up a homestead in Bonneville county which he improved and cultivated for six years and then sold the property and entered the employ of the Oregon Short Line Railroad as special agent, remaining with that corporation for a year and three months. He then accepted the position of deputy sheriff under Mr. Mulliner and after serving for a year in that position was made chief deputy and so continued for two years under Robert Aley. In November, 1918, he was elected to the office of sheriff, in which capacity he is now acceptably serving, discharging his duties without fear or favor.
On the 5th of September, 1907, Mr. Norton was married to Miss Jennie Moss, and they have become the parents of four children: Wiley M., Charles Reed, Claude J. and Leola May. While Mr. Norton and his family reside in Idaho Falls, he still has farming interests in Bonneville county. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political belief is that of the republican party, and his religious faith is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has always been most loyal to public duties and obligations and is making an excellent record as one of the officials of Bonneville county.
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