Norton Surname in Ireland
In Ireland, the surname could be of both Irish and English origin. The Nortons of Athlone are descended from Feradach O'Neachtain who died in 1790.
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Famous quotes containing the words norton and/or ireland:
“Every cloud must have a silver lining.”
—George A. Norton (1880–1923)
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—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)