"Zachariah Norton settled on the western half of back-lot No. 28, east side, the first lot in that portion of the township upon which improvements were made. Joseph Rolfe was the earliest settler on this lot, which he alterwards sold to Peter West. Mr. Norton purchased of him, and took possession in 1794. He continued to reside on this farm until about 1815, when he disposed of it to William Parker and removed to Somerset County, where some of his sons had preceded him. He held the office of town treasurer in 1805. He md., May 22, 1778, Hannah Smith, who was b. June 10, 1758, and d. March 21, 1823. He d. Oct. 3, 1830." Also lists children of Zachariah and Hannah.