Nelson R. Norton

For the New York politician, see Nelson I. Norton.

Nelson R. Norton (born November 8, 1809^[1] – ?) was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He later built the first schooner on Lake Michigan.

Nelson R. Norton
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Racine 4th district
In office January 11, 1854 – January 10, 1855
Preceded by	Philo Belden
Succeeded by	Caleb P. Barns
Personal details
Born	(1809-11-08)November 8, 1809 Hampton, New York, US
Political party	Democratic

Career

Norton was a member of the Assembly in 1854.^[2] He was a Democrat.