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Benjamin Norris 1698–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1698

Birth Location: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America

Death Date: 25 February 1772

Death Location: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America

Father: Elizabeth Parsons

Mother: John Norris

Spouse(s): Sarah Whitaker

Children(s): Elizabeth Norris, Abraham Norris, Hannah Norris, John Norris, Joseph Norris, Susanna Norris, Thomas Norris

In 1698, Benjamin Norris entered the world in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America, born to Elizabeth Parsons And John The Planter Norris. Benjamin Norris married Sarah Whitaker, and had children including Abraham Norris, Elizabeth Norris, Hannah Norris, John Norris, Joseph Norris, Susanna Norris, Thomas Norris. Benjamin Norris passed away in 1772 in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America.

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Biography

  • In 1698, Benjamin Norris entered the world in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America, born to Elizabeth Parsons And John The Planter Norris.
  • Benjamin Norris married Sarah Whitaker, and had children including Abraham Norris, Elizabeth Norris, Hannah Norris, John Norris, Joseph Norris, Susanna Norris, Thomas Norris.
  • Benjamin Norris passed away in 1772 in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Parsons
1660–1715
Birth Location: Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA
EP
John Norris
1663–1740
Birth Location: , Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
JN

Spouses(s)

Sarah Whitaker
1699–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
SW

Children(s)

Elizabeth Norris
1720–1785
Birth Location: St Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
EN
Abraham Norris
1739–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
AN
Hannah Norris
1727–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
HN
John Norris
1722–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
JN
Joseph Norris
1731–1775
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
JN
Susanna Norris
1730–1770
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
SN
Thomas Norris
1737–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
TN

Benjamin Norris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norris
1698–1772
Birth Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
Parents
Elizabeth Parsons
1660–1715
Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, USA
John ("the Planter") Norris
1663–1740
, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Norris's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Norris (20 Aug 1698–25 February 1772) m. Sarah Whitaker (10 November 1699–)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Norris 1720–1785
    1. 1. Elijah Hughes 1748–1819 m. Catherine Durham 1752–1810
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Ann) Hughes 1786–1866
        1. 1. William Elliott 1812–1848 m. Priscilla Kelley 1817–1906
  2. 2. Abraham Norris 1739–
  3. 3. Hannah Norris 1727–
  4. 4. John Norris 1722–
  5. 5. Joseph Norris 1731–1775
  6. 6. Susanna Norris 1730–1770
  7. 7. Thomas Norris 1737–

Benjamin Norris's Timeline

2 Records

1698
20 Aug 1698
Birth of Benjamin Norris in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
1772
25 February 1772
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Norris in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1698
    Event Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 February 1772
    Event Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, Colonial America
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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