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Norton, Derby

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SRW

SRW Report 20 May 2007 16:56

Does anyone know where this is? I can't find it on any map and have googled it but still can't find it. I'm hoping it could be King's Norton. I have found an ancestor on IGI who was born in Norton, Derby. Sandy

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 20 May 2007 17:16

It is between Dronfield and Sheffield where the A61 meets the A6102 I think it is shown as south yorkshire now on upto date maps Roy

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 20 May 2007 17:21

Yes it was part of Derbyshire, one line of my family came from that area going back to 1700's the county boundries have changed several times over the years Roy

SRW

SRW Report 20 May 2007 17:23

Thanks, Porkie. Was it ever classed as being in Derbyshire? My geography og England isn't too good, having grown up abroad. Sandy

SRW

SRW Report 20 May 2007 17:28

Thanks, Roy. My husband's 6Ggrandfather came from there - James Ward b c1795. Not one of yours is he?

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 20 May 2007 17:33

Sorry, No he is not one of my clan. Roy