Anthony Banning Norton

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.

Anthony Banning Norton
Norton in 1860
BornMay 15, 1821
Mount Vernon, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 1893
Alma materKenyon College
Occupation(s)Journalist, historian, politician
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • H. Ellen Burr
  • H. Maria Neyland
  • Mary Martin
Children5
Parent(s)Daniel Sheldon Norton
Sarah Banning
RelativesDaniel Sheldon Norton (brother)
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