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Abraham Norris 1834–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1834

Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA

Father: Hardin Norris

Mother: Elizabeth Whitson

Spouse(s): Eliza Henkle, Elizabeth Hinkle

Children(s): Mary Norris, Isaac Norris, Salina Norris, William Norris, Valentine Norris

In 1834, Abraham Norris entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, United States, born to Hardin G Norris And Elizabeth Whitson. In 1850, Abraham Norris resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee. Abraham Norris married Eliza Henkle, Elizabeth Hinkle, and had children including Isaac Bowman Norris, Mary Norris, Salina S Norris, Valentine Decateur Norris, William Henry Norris. Abraham Norris passed away in 1865 in Washington County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Abraham Norris entered the world in Washington, Tennessee, United States, born to Hardin G Norris And Elizabeth Whitson.
  • In 1850, Abraham Norris resided in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee.
  • Abraham Norris married Eliza Henkle, Elizabeth Hinkle, and had children including Isaac Bowman Norris, Mary Norris, Salina S Norris, Valentine Decateur Norris, William Henry Norris.
  • Abraham Norris passed away in 1865 in Washington County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hardin Norris
1804–1871
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Whitson
1797–1861
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Henkle
1832–1860
Birth Location: Washington Co, Virginia, USA
EH
Elizabeth Hinkle
1835–1923
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
EH

Children(s)

Mary Norris
1858–1937
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA
MN
Isaac Norris
1855–1927
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
IN
Salina Norris
1863–
Birth Location: Tennessee
SN
William Norris
1862–1916
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WN
Valentine Norris
1856–1942
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, USA
VN

Abraham Norris's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Norris
1834–1865
Birth Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Hardin G Norris
1804–1871
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Whitson
1797–1861
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Ezekiel Norris
1760–1828
South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Polly) Maxwell
1768–1827
William Whitson
1782–1873
Virginia, United States
Edith Curl
1779–1854
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Norris
1722–1780
Jane Stevenson
1720–1789
William Maxwell
1743–1820
Mary Burgess
1748–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Luke Norris
1689–1767
Catherine Heard
1701–1767

Abraham Norris's Descendants

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Abraham Norris (1834–1865) m. Eliza Henkle (27 November 1832–1860) m. Elizabeth Hinkle (23 April 1835–21 Nov 1923)
  1. 1. Mary Norris 1858–1937 m. David Leonard 1856–1928
    1. 1. Flanders (C) Leonard 1887–1966 m. Sarah (Grace) Shaffer 1904–1968
      1. 1. Harold Leonard 1932–1981 m. Lucy Leonard 1930–2012
      2. 2. Bettie Leonard 1926–1980 m. Paul (Leonard) Cooper 1918–2003
        1. 1. Robert (Chester) Cooper 1951–2016
        2. 2. Tony (Lynn) Cooper 1947–1983
      3. 3. Charlotte Leonard 1929–1990 m. Buford (Wayne) Moore 1923–2014
      4. 4. Eugene Leonard 1923–2001 m. Wanda (Loretta) Thomas 1933–2018
      5. 5. Virgie (Leona) Leonard 1920–1988 m. Earl Crowe 1917–1976
        1. 1. Gary (Mack) Crowe 1950–2009
        2. 2. Roy (Allen) Crowe 1939–2001 m. Marlene Shaffer 1942–2017
      6. 6. Flander (Cleveland Leonard) Jr 1920–1920
      7. 7. infant Leonard 1920–1920
    2. 2. Charles (Richard) Leonard 1891–1957 m. Sarah (Grace) Shaffer 1904–1968 m. Suebird T 1893– m. Susan (Suebird) Shankel 1890–1970
      1. 1. Trophane (A) Leonard 1916–
      2. 2. Woodrow (W) Leonard 1914–
      3. 3. Theo (T) Leonard 1926–
      4. 4. Ila (F) Leonard 1913–
      5. 5. R Leonard 1913–
      6. 6. Theo (T) Leonard 1925–1987
      7. 7. Ida (Trophine) Roberts 1916–2003
      8. 8. Woodrow (Wilson) Leonard 1912–1977
      9. 9. Charles (Neil) Leonard 1930–2011
      10. 10. Ila (F) Leonard 1916–
    3. 3. Isaac (N) Leonard 1899–1989 m. Aileen (Viola) Rutherford 1911–2000
    4. 4. Lillie (S) Leonard 1894–1966
    5. 5. Clare (F) Leonard 1888–
    6. 6. Nelson (W) Leonard 1881–1973 m. Donna Schaffer 1899–
      1. 1. Ruby Leonard 1915–
      2. 2. Mary (Susan) Leonard 1918–
      3. 3. Nina (Ruth) Leonard 1927–2009
      4. 4. Virginia Leonard 1926–
    7. 7. Augusta Leonard 1888–1973 m. Isaac (Bee) Cooper 1883–1967
      1. 1. Thomas Cooper 1912–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Tate) Cooper 1907–1990 m. Henley (Creed) Begley 1901–1961 m. Bruce Price –1977
        1. 1. Charles (Ray) Begley 1925–1998
        2. 2. Nina (Ruth) Begley 1923–2004
        3. 3. Harold (Edward) Begley 1927–1994
        4. 4. Wilma (Marie) Begley 1929–1992
        5. 5. Bobby (Jean) Begley 1931–2004
      3. 3. Virginia Cooper 1909–
      4. 4. Leona Cooper 1912–
      5. 5. Viola (Catherine) Cooper 1915–1993
      6. 6. Samuel (Lee) Cooper 1924–2015
      7. 7. Paul (Joel) Cooper 1920–1980
      8. 8. Alfred (David) Cooper 1922–1992
      9. 9. Isaac (B Cooper) Jr. 1927–2014
      10. 10. Louie Cooper 1911–1984
    8. 8. Tabitha Leonard 1882–1956 m. Rev (George W) Melvin 1877–1944
      1. 1. Robert (F) Melvin 1920–
      2. 2. Elva Melvin 1906–
      3. 3. Mary (E) Melvin 1908–
      4. 4. George (Washington) Melvin 1910–
      5. 5. Blanche (D) Melvin 1916–
      6. 6. Cornell Melvin 1912–
      7. 7. Virginia Melvin 1922–
      8. 8. Rache Melvin 1913–
      9. 9. Anna (V) Melvin 1914–
    9. 9. Myrtle Leonard 1885–1968 m. James (Alexander) Cooper 1880–1934
      1. 1. David Cooper 1919–
    10. 10. Lucy (K) Leonard 1898–1977 m. Troy (Roland) Rutherford 1899–1976
      1. 1. Thomas (Decatur) Rutherford 1912–1984 m. Sallie (Irene) Shaffer 1916–1998
        1. 1. Wayne Rutherford 1935–2018 m. Ethel (Leona) Rutherford 1925–2009
        2. 2. Billy (Joe) Rutherford –1955
      2. 2. Herman Rutherford 1917–
      3. 3. Pauline Rutherford 1918–
      4. 4. Rema Rutherford 1921–
      5. 5. Dota (Lee) Rutherford 1926–2018 m. William (Henry) Matthews 1918–1918 m. James (Robert) Hunt 1925–
    11. 11. Mamie (R) Leonard 1886–
    12. 12. Margie (L) Leonard 1900–1976
    13. 13. Leaffye (J) Leonard 1905–
    14. 14. John (D) Leonard 1884–1937 m. Margaret 1892–
    15. 15. Nelson (W) Leonard 1892–
    16. 16. Leaffye (J) Leonard 1905–
  2. 2. Isaac (Bowman) Norris 1855–1927 m. Sarah (J) Collins 1857–1889 m. Mary (Polly) Proffitt 1825–1882
    1. 1. John (W.) Norris 1876–1948
    2. 2. Laura (C.) Norris 1878–1946
    3. 3. Allis (L) Norris 1882–1963
    4. 4. Augustus (T.) Norris 1881–1956
    5. 5. Mary (L) Norris 1883–1962
    6. 6. Mariah (V) Norris 1889–1968
    7. 7. Mark (Alvin) Norris 1886–1960
  3. 3. Salina (S) Norris 1863–
  4. 4. William (Henry) Norris 1862–1916
  5. 5. Valentine (Decateur) Norris 1856–1942 m. Mary (Catherine) Hunsucker 1861–1909
    1. 1. William (L.) Norris 1897–1980
    2. 2. Adam Norris 1879–
    3. 3. Abraham Norris 1877–1877
    4. 4. Edna (Anna) Norris 1885–
    5. 5. Eve Norris 1879–
    6. 6. Katie (C.) NORRIS 1894–

Abraham Norris's Timeline

7 Records

1831
1831
Birth of Abraham Norris in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States
1834
1834
Birth of Abraham Norris in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 16
Abraham Norris resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee
Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 26
Abraham Norris resided here in Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 26
Abraham Norris resided here in Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
1865
1865
Age 31
Death of Abraham Norris in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States
1865
1865
Age 31
Death of Abraham Norris in Washington County, Virginia, USA
Washington County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 124; Image: 256; Family History Library Film: 805277
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 141A; Image: 286
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 141A; Image: 286
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 124; Image: 256; Family History Library Film: 805277

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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