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Benjamin James Norris 1862 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1862

Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 23 Jan 1941

Death Location: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA

Father: Ignatius Norris

Mother: Hannah Foxwell

Spouse(s): Florence Busch

Children(s): Maude Norris, Willard Norris

The story of Benjamin James Norris began in 1862 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. In 1880, Benjamin James Norris resided in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland,. In 1900, Benjamin James Norris resided in Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent Cit. Benjamin James Norris married Florence Mae Busch, and had children including Maude Hurlbut Norris, Willard George Norris. Benjamin James Norris passed away in 1941 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin James Norris began in 1862 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin James Norris resided in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland,.
  • In 1900, Benjamin James Norris resided in Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent Cit.
  • Benjamin James Norris married Florence Mae Busch, and had children including Maude Hurlbut Norris, Willard George Norris.
  • Benjamin James Norris passed away in 1941 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ignatius Norris
1823 – 1863
Birth Location: St Mary's County, Maryland, USA
IN
Hannah Foxwell
1833 – 1920
Birth Location: St Mary's County, Maryland, USA
HF

Spouses(s)

Florence Busch
1866 – 1953
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
FB

Children(s)

Maude Norris
1894 – 1982
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MN
Willard Norris
1897 – 1990
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
WN

Benjamin Norris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norris
1862 – 1941
Birth Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Parents
Ignatius Washington Norris
1823 – 1863
St Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Hannah (R) Foxwell
1833 – 1920
St Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Norris's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (James) Norris (abt 1862 – 23 Jan 1941) m. Florence (Mae) Busch (04 Mar 1866 – 06 Dec 1953)
  1. 1. Maude (Hurlbut) Norris (11 Oct 1894 – 27 Sep 1982) m. Robert (C) Paxson (15 Sep 1892 – 28 Sep 1977)
    1. 1. Robert (C) Paxson (04 Sep 1921 – 11 Aug 2017)
  2. 2. Willard (George) Norris (21 Oct 1897 – Before 1990) m. Anna (M) Hartlieb (Mar 1899 – 14 Jul 1982)
    1. 1. Willard (George) Norris (12 Oct 1918 – 11 Mar 1927)

Benjamin Norris's Timeline

10 Records

1862
abt 1862
Birth of Benjamin James Norris in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1923
1923
Age 61
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 73
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 78
Benjamin James Norris resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1941
23 Jan 1941
Age 79
Death of Benjamin James Norris in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1862
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01525; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-449
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T625_659; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 265
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Maryland; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0210; FHL microfilm: 2340592
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 502; Page: 491B; Enumeration District: 136
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1240617
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T624_558; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0261; FHL microfilm: 1374571

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 502; Page: 491B; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 21, Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0267; FHL microfilm: 1240617

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T624_558; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0261; FHL microfilm: 1374571

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 16, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T625_659; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 265

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Maryland; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0210; FHL microfilm: 2340592

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01525; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-449

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01525; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-449

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
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