Anthony Banning Norton
Anthony Banning Norton | |
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Norton in 1860 | |
| 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 | May 15, 1821 Mount Vernon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1893 (aged 72) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| 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.