The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-12-07
Portsmouth Tribune.l
Death of DIR. A. L. Norton.

Again it is our sad duty to chronicle
the death of one of our oldest, and
most prominent citizens. DIR. Alfred
Locklin Norton died at his late resi-
dence in this city on Monday evening,
November 81, at 5:20 o'clock, after
brief illness.
The deceased was born at Benning-
ton, tennessee county, New York,
August 9th, 1924, which made his age
fifty -eightin August last. When about
sixteen years old he emigrated with his
fathers family to the northern part Of
Ohio and settled in Ashtabula county,
near Cleveland.
DIR. Norton's father subsequently re-
moved to Lawrence county, and here
the deceased taught scdool for several
winters, meantime studying the higher
branches himself and preparing to
practice medicine. He taught school
at Buckhorn Furnace, Lawrence coun-
ty, when only II years old.
After attending course Of medical
lectures in New York, the deceased
graduated at the Medical College Of
Cleveland and entered upon practice in
the counties Of Jackson and Gallia.
DR.. Norton was married at Gallipolis
May 10th, 1856, to Emily Drouillard,
and continued the practice of medicine
until 1859, in which year he became
connected with John Campbell, Of
Ironton, and others in Gallia Furnace,
under the name Of Norton. Campbell
| & Co. This business relation existed
until his death, DR.. Norton acting as
financial agent, and giving the bnsi-
ness his close attention. Meantime
he acted as financial agent for the
Pomeroy Iron Company three years,
and afterward as assignee closed up the
business of the concern.
DR.. Norton was a successful and
popular physician. especially noted for
his kindness to the poor, and was
widely known by a very large circle
Of friends in the adjoining counties Of
Gallia, Lawrence and Jackson. AS a
business man and fnancier he pos
sessed peculiar qualifications, which,
with his intuitive judgment Of human
nature, specially adapted him for the
business In which he was engaged.
Deceased returned home from the
Furnace week ago last Saturday, ap-
parently in his usual health, but was
taken in the night with chill, fol-
lowed by pleurisy. DIR. Finch was
called, and after applying remedies
the patient seemed to be easier, but
again relapsed, followed by the worst
symptoms Of pneumonia, attended
with delirium, which continued more
or less throughout his illness.
Dr. Norton removed to this city in
1862, and had resided here since that
time. He had been a consistent mem
Der of the NJ. E. Church for thirty
five years, twenty of which he was
communicant Of Bigelow Church of
this city. In all the relations Of citi-
zen, husband and father, Dr. Norton
was faithful, good man, and his fam
lily sustain sad loss by his death.
Starting in life as a poor boy, his en-
ergy, industry and sterling character
were worthy example to others. The
widow and three adult children, sur
vive, to-wit: Miss Florence e.. Joseph
C. and Frank A., the two latter Of
whom have been assisting their father
at the furnace.
A brother Of the deceased, and the
only immediate relative he had aside
from his family, is living at Ell Paso,
Kansas, but will not be able tosreach
here in time for the funeral.
The funeral services will be held at
the residence on Gallia Street, to-mor-
row Thursday afternoon at 2 O clock,
and friends are invited to attend.