Who was Edward Norman?

Edward Norman (1874–1955) was born in Knox, Tennessee, United States and died in Powell, Knox, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Columbus Norman 1874–1955

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Nov 1874 · Knox, Tennessee, United States

Died 05 May 1955 · Powell, Knox, Tennessee, United States

Father Sgt Pleasant L Norman

Mother Susan L Large

Siblings Andrew Franklin Norman, Elmer Colfax Norman, Eulas V Norman, Julia N Norman, Mary E Norman, Sarah Jane Norman, Ulysses Simpson Ulas Norman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sgt Pleasant L Norman

Susan L Large

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Children

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Biography

In 1874, Edward Columbus Norman entered the world in Knox, Tennessee, United States, born to sgt pleasant l norman and susan l large. Edward Columbus Norman passed away in 1955 in Powell, Knox, Tennessee, United States.

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1874

Birth of Edward Columbus Norman in Knox, Tennessee, United States

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1955

Death of Edward Columbus Norman in Powell, Knox, Tennessee, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Norman

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1841) to Knox, Tennessee, United States (1874) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Norman (1874–1955) was born in Knox, Tennessee, United States and died in Powell, Knox, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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