politician
Robert Norton.
former slave who became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1869 until 1874 and 1876 until 1883
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About Robert Norton
Robert Norton was a former slave who became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1869 until 1874 and 1876 until 1883. He was one of three brothers who held office. His much older brother Frederick S. Norton was a member of the House of Delegates from 1869 until 1871, and his younger brother was Daniel M. Norton. The brothers were reportedly the children of a slave and her owner. They escaped to Troy, New York.
Everything about Robert Norton →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Virginia House of Delegates
- Citizenship
- United States