Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Hiram NORTON, proprietor of the Lockport Carriage Factory, Lockport; born in Prince Edward 
Peninsula, Can., Oct. 3, 1828; his schoolboy days closed at the age of 11 years, and from 
that date until be arrived at the age of 18 years, he was completely disabled by rheumatism 
from engaging in any active pursuits; after recovering his health, he was three years on 
the farm, and, at the age of 21, went to his trade at Demorestville; in October, 1860, he 
came to Lockport and opened up his carriage factory. He was married in January 1865, to 
Catharine BANNER, a native of England; has four children - Mary, Benjamin F., Charles B. 
and John. Mr. NORTON uses nothing but the beat of material, employs none but the beat of 
workmen, and fully warrants every vehicle sent forth from his establishment.