Mentioned in an item at the Somerset Record Office:

Repository Somerset Record Office

Level Item

RefNo A\CPF/3

AccNo M/2007

Title Transfer of mortgage and reconveyance of land in Crewkerne and Merriott.

Description i) William Hern Dummett of Crewkerne, gent

ii) Edward Pattemore of Merriott, yeoman and Robert Lawrence of Merriott, yeoman

iii) Robert Rousell of Merriott Gate, Crewkerne, yeoman

Of a mortgage of ?280 on an acre of land known as Wyers Pitts in Crewkerne, a half acre in the common field, known as Hitchm in Merriott, 14 Nov 1863.

Reconveyance written on the back of the transfer of mortgage,

i) Robert Rousell Warry of Merriott, yeoman and Benjamin Brooks Norton of Merriott, cattle dealer

ii) Robert Lawrence of Misterton, miller

Of the above named lands, 1 Aug 1883.

Date 1863-1883

Extent 1

From Ancestry:

MERRIOTT FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. B.B.NORTON.

The remains of this respected gentleman were interred in the parish churchyard on Monday afternoon. The funeral was of a simple character, in keeping with the deceased’s unostentatious bearing. Deceased was well known throughout the West of England, and was renowned for his probity and straightforward business relationships. He had filled most of the parochial offices of Merriott, and took his full share in the affairs of the parish. The cortege started from deceased’s late residence in the following order: Messrs C E Alford and F E Swabey leading the way, succeeded by Messrs H E Whitley, Read, R Marks, J E French, Norman, S Newick, J Wheatley, T Palmer, junr, undertaker, and Rowsell, coffin builder; the hearse containing the body, which was enclosed in a massive oak coffin, with brass furniture, on the breastplate being engraved "Benjamin B Norton, died 22nd January, 1894, aged 67." The mourners, in three coaches, namely Messrs A Norton, brother; George Carey, Denis Rumsby, Mrs Norton’s son; Wm. Brooks Norton, Joseph Norton, Robt Norton, Arthur Norton, Benjamin George Norton , Robert Norton, Benjamin Norton, John Norton, and Joseph Shutler, nephews. The blinds of the houses en route were drawn as the procession passed. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev S C Percival the first portion taking place in the church. The grave is situated on the east side of the church. The coffin was covered with wreaths from the widow, from his brother and family, and from B G Norton. The death of the deceased has removed a prominent figure in the parish and one whose loss will not be easy to supply.

February 1-1894

Mentioned in an item at the Somerset Record Office:

Repository Somerset Record Office

Level Item

RefNo A\CPF/3

AccNo M/2007

Title Transfer of mortgage and reconveyance of land in Crewkerne and Merriott.

Description i) William Hern Dummett of Crewkerne, gent

ii) Edward Pattemore of Merriott, yeoman and Robert Lawrence of Merriott, yeoman

iii) Robert Rousell of Merriott Gate, Crewkerne, yeoman

Of a mortgage of ?280 on an acre of land known as Wyers Pitts in Crewkerne, a half acre in the common field, known as Hitchm in Merriott, 14 Nov 1863.

Reconveyance written on the back of the transfer of mortgage,

i) Robert Rousell Warry of Merriott, yeoman and Benjamin Brooks Norton of Merriott, cattle dealer

ii) Robert Lawrence of Misterton, miller

Of the above named lands, 1 Aug 1883.

Date 1863-1883

Extent 1

From Ancestry:

MERRIOTT FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. B.B.NORTON.

The remains of this respected gentleman were interred in the parish churchyard on Monday afternoon. The funeral was of a simple character, in keeping with the deceased’s unostentatious bearing. Deceased was well known throughout the West of England, and was renowned for his probity and straightforward business relationships. He had filled most of the parochial offices of Merriott, and took his full share in the affairs of the parish. The cortege started from deceased’s late residence in the following order: Messrs C E Alford and F E Swabey leading the way, succeeded by Messrs H E Whitley, Read, R Marks, J E French, Norman, S Newick, J Wheatley, T Palmer, junr, undertaker, and Rowsell, coffin builder; the hearse containing the body, which was enclosed in a massive oak coffin, with brass furniture, on the breastplate being engraved "Benjamin B Norton, died 22nd January, 1894, aged 67." The mourners, in three coaches, namely Messrs A Norton, brother; George Carey, Denis Rumsby, Mrs Norton’s son; Wm. Brooks Norton, Joseph Norton, Robt Norton, Arthur Norton, Benjamin George Norton , Robert Norton, Benjamin Norton, John Norton, and Joseph Shutler, nephews. The blinds of the houses en route were drawn as the procession passed. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev S C Percival the first portion taking place in the church. The grave is situated on the east side of the church. The coffin was covered with wreaths from the widow, from his brother and family, and from B G Norton. The death of the deceased has removed a prominent figure in the parish and one whose loss will not be easy to supply.

February 1-1894

Information from Diane Ellisor:

Francis & family living in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the time of the 1880 US Census.

Downloaded from Family Search Website 14th April 2006:

Household: 13th Ward, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio:

Note: All occupants parents' listed as born England.

Francis Norton M 45 born England, occupation Butcher.

Chistina Norton Wife 45 born England, Keeping House.

Annie Trask Dau M 24 Born England, no occupation.

F. Richard Norton Son S 22 Born England, Butcher

Josiph Norton Son S 21 Born England, Butcher

Christina Norton Dau S 17 Born England, no occupation.

Robert Norton Son S 15 Born England, Works Nut & Bolt Works.

C. Arthur Norton Son 14 Born England, At School.

Luolyn Trask SonL M 29 Born England, Butcher.

Information from Diane Ellisor:

Francis & family living in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the time of the 1880 US Census.

Downloaded from Family Search Website 14th April 2006:

Household: 13th Ward, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio:

Note: All occupants parents' listed as born England.

Francis Norton M 45 born England, occupation Butcher.

Chistina Norton Wife 45 born England, Keeping House.

Annie Trask Dau M 24 Born England, no occupation.

F. Richard Norton Son S 22 Born England, Butcher

Josiph Norton Son S 21 Born England, Butcher

Christina Norton Dau S 17 Born England, no occupation.

Robert Norton Son S 15 Born England, Works Nut & Bolt Works.

C. Arthur Norton Son 14 Born England, At School.

Luolyn Trask SonL M 29 Born England, Butcher.