Who was Nancy Norred?

Nancy Norred (1829–1902) was born in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA and died in Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nancy Melissa Norred 1829–1902

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

Born 10 Jan 1829 · Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Died 05 Dec 1902 · Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA

Father John Norrod

Mother Hannah Calin South

Spouse James South

Siblings John Wiley Norred Jr, Mary Catherine Norred, Rachel Elizabeth Norred, William James Norred

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Norrod

Hannah Calin South

Spouse(s)

James South

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nancy Melissa Norred began in 1829 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Nancy Melissa Norred married james south. Nancy Melissa Norred passed away in 1902 in Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA.

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1829

Birth of Nancy Melissa Norred in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1902

Death of Nancy Melissa Norred in Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Norred

This ancestor line traces from Essex County, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, Essex County, Virginia, USA (1684) to Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA (1829) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nancy Norred (1829–1902) was born in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA and died in Franklin, Heard, Georgia, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nancy 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 5 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.
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