Anthony Banning Norton | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
In office November 2, 1857 – November 4, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Martin |
Succeeded by | Henry Dillahunty |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
In office November 5, 1855 – November 2, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Edward Rowzee Hord |
Succeeded by | John L. Haynes |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Vernon, Ohio, U.S. | May 15, 1821
Died | December 31, 1893 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | (aged 72)
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Whig Know Nothing Constitutional Union |
Spouses |
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Relations | Daniel Sheldon Norton (brother) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Daniel Sheldon Norton Sarah Banning |
Education | Kenyon College |
Occupation | Journalist, historian, politician |
Anthony Banning Norton (May 15, 1821 – December 31, 1893) was an American journalist, historian and state politician. He was the publisher of newspapers in Ohio and Texas, and a Know Nothing member of the Texas House of Representatives. He later served as the postmaster of Dallas, Texas, and a United States Marshal for North Texas. He was the author of three books.