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Benjamin Norris 1698–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 AUG 1698

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

Death Date: 22 FEB 1772

Death Location: Baltimore Co., MD

Father: John Norris

Mother: Elizabeth Parsons

Spouse(s): Sarah Whitaker

Children(s): Abraham Norris

In 1698, Benjamin Norris entered the world in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America, born to John Norris And Elizabeth Parsons. In 1698, Benjamin Norris resided in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. Benjamin Norris married Sarah Whitaker, and had children including Abraham Norris. Benjamin Norris passed away in 1772 in Baltimore Co., MD.

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Biography

  • In 1698, Benjamin Norris entered the world in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America, born to John Norris And Elizabeth Parsons.
  • In 1698, Benjamin Norris resided in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.
  • Benjamin Norris married Sarah Whitaker, and had children including Abraham Norris.
  • Benjamin Norris passed away in 1772 in Baltimore Co., MD.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Norris
1663–1740
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
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Elizabeth Parsons
1665–1714
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Whitaker
1697–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Abraham Norris
1739–1800
Birth Location: , Baltimore, MD
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Benjamin Norris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norris
1698–1772
Birth Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
Parents
John Norris
1663–1740
Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
Elizabeth Parsons
1665–1714
Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Edward Norris
1639–
St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial America
Mary Freeman
1639–1678
St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial America
Thomas Parsons
1630–1685
Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
Isabelle (Capelle) Holland
1624–1717
Herring Creek, St. Mary's, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Norris
1606–1675
Ann Hynson
1612–1668
Thomas Parsons
1605–1661
Lydia Brown
1621–1674
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Parsons
1585–1624
Catherine Radcliffe
1595–1624

Benjamin Norris's Descendants

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Benjamin Norris (18 AUG 1698–22 FEB 1772) m. Sarah Whitaker (1697–)
  1. 1. Abraham Norris 1739–1800 m. Rebecca Kitely 1738–
    1. 1. John Norris 1785–1857 m. Mary Nicholas 1795–1870
      1. 1. Margaret Norris 1824–1906 m. William (Eli) Hinton 1825–1894
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ellen) Hinton 1852–1943 m. Henry (Odell) Pearson 1851–1939

Benjamin Norris's Timeline

4 Records

1698
1698
Benjamin Norris resided here in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1698
18 AUG 1698
Birth of Benjamin Norris in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
1700
18 AUG 1700
Age 2
Benjamin Norris was christened in St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
1772
22 FEB 1772
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Norris in Baltimore Co., MD
Baltimore Co., MD

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1698
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 July 2019, 23:55), entry for Benjamin Norris(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCT7-R5M
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, NORRIS FAMILY GENEALOGY MEN SIDE.GED.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1698
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 July 2019, 23:55), entry for Benjamin Norris(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCT7-R5M
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, NORRIS FAMILY GENEALOGY MEN SIDE.GED.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 AUG 1698
    Event Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 July 2019, 23:55), entry for Benjamin Norris(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCT7-R5M
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995, database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 March 2018), Benjamin Norris, 20 Aug 1698; citing Birth, St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, various libraries, churches, historical and national societies, private and public records; FHL microfilm 13,280.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Norris, 20 Aug 1698; citing Saint James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland; FHL microfilm 13,280.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, NORRIS FAMILY GENEALOGY MEN SIDE.GED.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 18 AUG 1700
    Event Place: St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 July 2019, 23:55), entry for Benjamin Norris(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCT7-R5M
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995, database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 March 2018), Benjamin Norris, 20 Aug 1698; citing Birth, St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, various libraries, churches, historical and national societies, private and public records; FHL microfilm 13,280.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Norris, 20 Aug 1698; citing Saint James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland; FHL microfilm 13,280.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, NORRIS FAMILY GENEALOGY MEN SIDE.GED.FTW

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 FEB 1772
    Event Place: Baltimore Co., MD
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 13 July 2019, 23:55), entry for Benjamin Norris(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LCT7-R5M
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ancestry Family Trees, Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members., Ancestry.com, Page number: Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, NORRIS FAMILY GENEALOGY MEN SIDE.GED.FTW
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