Nelson R. Norton (born November 8, 1809[1] – ?) was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He later built the first schooner on Lake Michigan.

Nelson R. Norton
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Racine 4th district
In office
January 11, 1854 – January 10, 1855
Preceded byPhilo Belden
Succeeded byCaleb P. Barns
Personal details
Born(1809-11-08)November 8, 1809
Hampton, New York, US
Political partyDemocratic

Career

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Norton was a member of the Assembly in 1854.[2] He was a Democrat.

References

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  1. ^ "Nelson R. Norton". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  2. ^ "Nelson R. Norton". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-12-30.