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Emily NORCROSS 1804–1882

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Emily NORCROSS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 JUN 1804 · Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 14 NOV 1882 · Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joel William Norcross
Mother Elizabeth Fay
Spouse Edward DICKINSON (1803–1874)
Children Emily Elizabeth Dickenson, Lavina Norcross Dickinson, William Austin Dickinson
Siblings Alfred Norcross, Austin Norcross, Eli Norcross, Eliza Betsy Norcross, Hiram Norcross, Jack , Lavinia Norcross, Nancy J Norcross, Otie

Researchers connected through Emily NORCROSS 1804–1882

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Biography

Emily NORCROSS was born in 1804 in Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of joel william norcross and elizabeth fay. In 1850, Emily NORCROSS resided in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1850, Emily NORCROSS resided in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. Emily NORCROSS married edward dickinson, and had children including emily elizabeth dickenson, lavina norcross dickinson, william austin dickinson. Emily NORCROSS passed away in 1882 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

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    Record Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts State Census, 1855

  5. 5
    Record Massachusetts State Census, 1865

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    Record Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920

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    Record Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925

  8. 8
    Record Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001

  9. 9
    Record United States Census, 1850

  10. 10
    Record United States Census, 1860

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    Record United States Census, 1870

  12. 12
    Record United States Census, 1880

  13. 13
    Record United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011

Life Timeline

1804
Birth of Emily NORCROSS in Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1850
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1850
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1860
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1860
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1865
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1865
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1870
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1870
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1880
Emily NORCROSS resided here in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1882
Burial of Emily NORCROSS in West Cemetery, Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
1882
Death of Emily NORCROSS in Amhurst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1882
Death of Emily NORCROSS in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1882
Death of Emily NORCROSS in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Emily NORCROSS

This ancestor line traces from Sutton Mandeville, Wiltshire, England (1583) to Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1804) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Emily NORCROSS (1804–1882) was born in Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Emily 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Emily NORCROSS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Emily NORCROSS PTP
1804–1882
Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Unknown

Emily NORCROSS's Descendants

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Emily NORCROSS PTP 1804–1882 m. Edward DICKINSON PTP 1803–1874