Norton Smith & Co records, 1836-1952

A 5315
D 15-D 16
D 47
D 54-D 56

fonds

1836 - 1952

423028

174 vols.

Founded by James Norton (1795-1862), solicitor, in Sydney from 1819-1862. The firm became Norton and Barker in 1826, Norton, Son & Barker in 1848, on the death of James Norton, Norton & Barker again, reverting to James Norton on Barker's retirement. In 1879 Robert Smith joined to make it Norton & Smith. For a few years it was Norton, Smith, Westgarth & Sanders but finally became in 1890 Norton, Smith & Co.

Guide (9 pages) compiled in the Mitchell Library

The records of Norton Smith & Co. comprise mainly indexes and registers, together with maps and plans. Entries date back to the early days of James Norton's work as a solicitor in Sydney. Series include:
I. Registers and indexes to deeds, 1844-1952
II. Probates, 1867-1941
III. Miscellaneous registers, 1867-1941
IV. Office maps. Dove's plans of Sydney
V. Estate record books, L - Z
VI. Subdivision plans of estates connected with Norton Smith & Co., 1905-1930

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (1-84B) as part of the eRecords Projecct, 2010-2011

This collection forms part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.
A Guide to the papers of Norton Smith & Co. compiled in the Mitchell Library is is available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room.