Mary Margaret
SALISBURY
(b.
12 August 1837
,
Valpariso, Indiana, USA
d.
25 August 1868
,
Oregon, USA
)
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Mary Margaret SALISBURY was born 12 August 1837 in Valpariso, Indiana, USA
Mary Margaret SALISBURY was the child of George W SALISBURY and Abby Romaine (Abbie) DICKENSEN? DICKINSON? and the grandchild of: (paternal) Cummings (Cummins) (Cumins) (Benjamin) SALISBURY and Elizabeth MOSHERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Mary Margaret married Daniel NORTON (BOSTON) 1 January 1862 in Clackamas, Oregon, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Daniel NORTON (BOSTON) was born abt. 1830 Daniel died abt. 1875
Mary Margaret SALISBURY died 25 August 1868 in Oregon, USA.
Adopted by Zachariah C Norton and his wife Caroline (see person 301498) after the death of her parents.
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Daniel NORTON (BOSTON)-- Date: 1 January 1862 Place: Clackamas, Oregon, USA
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MARRIED
At the residence of Capt. Z. C. Norton, Clackmas county, Oregon, Jan. 1st, 1862 by Rev. J. Gerrish, Mr. Daniel S. Norton to Miss Mary M. Salisbury, adopted daughter of Capt. Norton.
Morning Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
January 10, 1862
BOSTON, Daniel L. & Mary M. Salisbury
1st Jan. 1862 by James Gerrish, Minister
Wit. E. Jane Winterbury, E. Annie Mattoon
Filed and rec. Jan 7, 1862; Jas. Winston, Recorder
Children of Daniel NORTON (BOSTON) and Mary Margaret SALISBURY:
Daniel NORTON (BOSTON)-- Date: 1 January 1862 Place: Clackamas, Oregon, USASee marriage record for Mary Margaret SALISBURY and Daniel NORTON (BOSTON)MARRIED
At the residence of Capt. Z. C. Norton, Clackmas county, Oregon, Jan. 1st, 1862 by Rev. J. Gerrish, Mr. Daniel S. Norton to Miss Mary M. Salisbury, adopted daughter of Capt. Norton.
Morning Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
January 10, 1862
BOSTON, Daniel L. & Mary M. Salisbury
1st Jan. 1862 by James Gerrish, Minister
Wit. E. Jane Winterbury, E. Annie Mattoon
Filed and rec. Jan 7, 1862; Jas. Winston, Recorder
Children of Daniel NORTON (BOSTON) and Mary Margaret SALISBURY:
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1837 Birth 12 August 1837
Valpariso, Indiana, USA
Information
Salisbury, Mary M
Person Profile
Alias
Gender Female Ethnicity
Date of Birth 1837 Place of Birth IN
Alt. Date of Birth Occupation
Date of Death Place of Death
Alt. Date of Death Place of Burial
Mother Dickinson, Abby Date of Arrival 1850
Father Salisbury, George Washington
Marriage Information
Spouse Date Location
Norton, Daniel 01 Jan 1862 Clackamas Co., OR
Associated Persons
Name Gender Birthdate Relation
Dickinson, Abby Mother
Norton, Daniel Male 1830 Spouse
Salisbury, George Washington Male 1813 Father
Census Events
Year Census Type State Location Household No. Age Vol Pg No.
1850 Federal OR Washington Co. 0065 13yrs
1860 Federal OR Multnomah Co. 516 21yrs
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Salisbury, Mary M
Person Profile
Alias
Gender Female Ethnicity
Date of Birth 1837 Place of Birth IN
Alt. Date of Birth Occupation
Date of Death Place of Death
Alt. Date of Death Place of Burial
Mother Dickinson, Abby Date of Arrival 1850
Father Salisbury, George Washington
Marriage Information
Spouse Date Location
Norton, Daniel 01 Jan 1862 Clackamas Co., OR
Associated Persons
Name Gender Birthdate Relation
Dickinson, Abby Mother
Norton, Daniel Male 1830 Spouse
Salisbury, George Washington Male 1813 Father
Census Events
Year Census Type State Location Household No. Age Vol Pg No.
1850 Federal OR Washington Co. 0065 13yrs
1860 Federal OR Multnomah Co. 516 21yrs
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1860 - Portland, Oregon
Name
Mary M Salisbery
Sex
Female
Age
21
Birth Year (Estimated)
1839
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1860
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Page Number
54
Affiliate Publication Number
M653
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Richd Williams
M 33 Madeira
Sarah Williams
F 19 Massachusetts
Geo Williams
M 1 Oregon
Edwin Williams
M 0 Oregon
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name
Mary M Salisbery
Sex
Female
Age
21
Birth Year (Estimated)
1839
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Race
White
Event Type
Census
Event Date
1860
Event Place
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Page Number
54
Affiliate Publication Number
M653
Affiliate Name
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record
Richd Williams
M 33 Madeira
Sarah Williams
F 19 Massachusetts
Geo Williams
M 1 Oregon
Edwin Williams
M 0 Oregon
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1862 Marriage / PartnerMary Margaret SALISBURY and Daniel NORTON (BOSTON) 1 January 1862, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
She was 24 years old.
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Biography
Norton, Mary Margaret. August 25, 1868. Wife of Daniel M. Norton, born Aug. 12, 1837 in Valpariso, Ind. To Ore. in 1850. After death of parents was adopted by Z.C. & Caroline Norton. Clackamas County, Oregon. Leaves infant son.
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Norton, Mary Margaret. August 25, 1868. Wife of Daniel M. Norton, born Aug. 12, 1837 in Valpariso, Ind. To Ore. in 1850. After death of parents was adopted by Z.C. & Caroline Norton. Clackamas County, Oregon. Leaves infant son.
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1868 Death 25 August 1868
Oregon, USA
She died at the age of 31.
Added: 8/14/2026 4:08:50 PM
- Updated: 8/15/2026 6:22:06 PM
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