Norton, William D.

William Norton left Massachusetts for California in 1849 on the ship "Argonaut." He first settled in Maxwell's Creek (also called Coulterville), Mariposa County, and later moved to Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne County. Norton returned to Massachusetts in 1855. With the money he earned in California, he started the Norton Clasp Shoe Company. Norton was a member of the Society of California Pioneers of New England. He died in 1908 at the age of 76.

From the description of Collection of William Norton, 1661-1979 (bulk 1840-1890). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122443814

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