Background
Norton was the son of John Norton of Allesley, Warwickshire.
Norton was the son of John Norton of Allesley, Warwickshire.
He became a dyer and was active on the council at Coventry. He was mayor of Coventry in 1633. Norton was elected Member of Parliament for Coventry to the Long Parliament in November 1640 but died in 1641.
Norton married Prudence Jesson, daughter of John Jesson, in 1608.
Their son Thomas was created a baronet.
Short Parliament]
In April 1640, Norton was elected Member of Parliament for Coventry in the Short Parliament.
