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Benjamin Franklin Norris 1878–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1878

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 13 Oct 1971

Death Location: Grove Oak, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA

Father: Joseph Norris

Mother: Charlotte Norris

Spouse(s): Abby Blackwell, Julia McCreless

Children(s): Seely Norris, Bertha Presley, Emma Croft, Janie NORRIS, Rhonwyn NORRIS, Monteen Wright, Capitolia Gilbert, Benny Simmons, Joe Sr

In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Norris entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Joseph Joe Norris And Charlotte Lottie Mae A Ivey Frazier Norris. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Norris resided in Cains, Paulding, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Norris resided in Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Franklin Norris married Abby Orlenia Blackwell, Julia Ann Mccreless, and had children including Benny Lou Norris Simmons, Bertha May Norris Smith Presley, Capitolia Artelle Norris Gilbert, Emma Esteal Ada Ader Norris Croft, Janie Geneva Norris, Joe Paul Norris Sr, Monteen Stover Norris Dowdy Wright, Rhonwyn Hazel Red Norris, Seely Norris. Benjamin Franklin Norris passed away in 1971 in Grove Oak, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Benjamin Franklin Norris entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Joseph Joe Norris And Charlotte Lottie Mae A Ivey Frazier Norris.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Norris resided in Cains, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Norris resided in Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norris married Abby Orlenia Blackwell, Julia Ann Mccreless, and had children including Benny Lou Norris Simmons, Bertha May Norris Smith Presley, Capitolia Artelle Norris Gilbert, Emma Esteal Ada Ader Norris Croft, Janie Geneva Norris, Joe Paul Norris Sr, Monteen Stover Norris Dowdy Wright, Rhonwyn Hazel Red Norris, Seely Norris.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norris passed away in 1971 in Grove Oak, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Norris
1825–1893
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JN
Charlotte Norris
1845–1925
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
CN

Spouses(s)

Abby Blackwell
1878–1913
Birth Location: Dekalb County, Alabama, USA
AB
Julia McCreless
1881–1936
Birth Location: Lathamville, Dekalb, Alabama
JM

Children(s)

Seely Norris
1907–2003
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
SN
Bertha Presley
1901–1987
Birth Location: Geraldine, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
BP
Emma Croft
1903–1998
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
EC
Janie NORRIS
1910–1999
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
JN
Rhonwyn NORRIS
1916–2005
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
RN
Monteen Wright
1918–2013
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MW
Capitolia Gilbert
1920–2003
Birth Location: Grove Oak, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
CG
Benny Simmons
1922–1977
Birth Location: Dekalb County, Alabama, USA
BS
Joe Sr
1925–1977
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
JS

Benjamin Norris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norris
1878–1971
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
Joseph 'Joe' Norris
1825–1893
South Carolina, USA
Charlotte ("Lottie" Mae A Ivey Frazier) Norris
1845–1925
Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Young) Norris
1803–1876
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Brummitt
1804–1859
Washington, Tennessee, USA
James (Henry "Jimmie" Frasier) I
1820–1914
South Carolina
Rebecca ("Becky" Strickland) Frasier
1825–1901
Georgia, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Norris
1778–1873
Hannah Norris
1774–1804
Owen Brummett
1774–1832
Thirbry Brown
1785–1835
John Fraser
1791–1839
Anne Fraser
1797–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Norris
1750–1835
Ann Gilbert
1757–1819
Levi Case
1744–1807
John Senior
1759–1850
Rebecca Maxwell
1775–1845

Benjamin Norris's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Norris (2 Jul 1878–13 Oct 1971) m. Abby (Orlenia) Blackwell (May 1878–Feb 1913) m. Julia (Ann) McCreless (16 Dec 1881–30 Apr 1936)
  1. 1. Seely Norris 1907–2003 m. Jimmie (L) Ellis 1904–2001
    1. 1. Franklin (Dewayn "D") Ellis 1933–2010 m. Emma ((Musselwhite) Ellis) Nelson 1931–2010
    2. 2. J (C "Jack") Ellis 1924–1981 m. Dorthy (L) Ellis 1926–
    3. 3. Melba (Corine ELLIS King) Clines 1927–1982 m. James (Hoyt) Clines 1928–2005
    4. 4. Novella (Ruth ELLIS) Findley 1929–1957 m. Joseph (Barney) Findley 1926–1987
      1. 1. Baby (Boy) Findley 1948–1948
    5. 5. Bonnie (Geneva ELLIS Duncan) Whitley 1931–1995
      1. 1. Roger (Dale) Ellis 1948–2025
    6. 6. Reba (Beatrice ELLIS) Eller 1937–1989 m. Jimmie (Franklin Eller) Sr 1922–2014
    7. 7. Valdor (Dean) Ellis 1939–1994 m. Ann (Arlene) Faber 1939–1995
    8. 8. Calvin (Curtis) Ellis 1941–2003
    9. 9. Bernice (Ludene ELLIS Harcrow) Wagner 1943–1989 m. Gerald (Jacque) Wagner 1919–1985 m. Roys (Eugene "Ben") Harcrow 1939–2017
    10. 10. Vernon (Gene) Ellis 1939–1940
    11. 11. Nolan (Lee) Ellis 1925–1926
  2. 2. Bertha (May NORRIS Smith) Presley 1901–1987 m. Doyle (Boyd) Pressley 1900–1945 m. Conner (Vincent) Smith 1888–1974
    1. 1. Mary (Willodeen) Presley 1923–
      1. 1. Lee (Roy) Turner 1942–1981
    2. 2. Melvin Smith 1926–2019
    3. 3. Gerald (Frank) Smith 1931–1997
  3. 3. Emma (Esteal Ada "Ader" NORRIS) Croft 1903–1998 m. Lewis\Louis (Wesley) Croft 1896–1973
    1. 1. Arthur (Harbon) Croft 1926–2012 m. Yvonne (Fernande (Collin)) Croft 1923–2004
    2. 2. William (Carlton) Croft 1928–1981
    3. 3. Mildred (Ann) Walker 1930–2002
    4. 4. Franklin (Delano) Croft 1934–2011
    5. 5. Margaret (Sue) Croft 1932–2006
  4. 4. Janie (Geneva) NORRIS 1910–1999
  5. 5. Rhonwyn (Hazel "Red") NORRIS 1916–2005
  6. 6. Monteen (Stover NORRIS Dowdy) Wright 1918–2013 m. General (Pershing) Dowdey 1918–1991 m. Wright 1918–1968
    1. 1. Henry (Jackson "Jackie" Wright) Jr 1944–2002
  7. 7. Capitolia (Artelle NORRIS) Gilbert 1920–2003 m. Clyde (Olvin) Gilbert 1915–1979
    1. 1. David (Lawrence) Gilbert 1941–1942
    2. 2. Judith (Miriam (Gilbert)) Broad 1940–2006 m. Merrill (Reuben Broad) Sr 1933–1984
    3. 3. Janice (Anita Gilbert) Henry 1947–2019
  8. 8. Benny (Lou NORRIS) Simmons 1922–1977 m. Roy (Joseph) Simmons 1921–2007
  9. 9. Joe (Paul Norris) Sr 1925–1977 m. Amie (Ann RODEN) Norris 1931–2003
    1. 1. Joe (Paul Norris) Jr 1947–2009
    2. 2. James (Thomas) Norris 1947–2010
    3. 3. Gary Norris 1949–2018

Benjamin Norris's Timeline

12 Records

1878
2 Jul 1878
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Norris in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Cains, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Cains, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Grahams, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Grahams, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Rural, Dekalb, Alabama
Rural, Dekalb, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 62
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1957
1 Dec 1957
Age 79
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Geraldine, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
Geraldine, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
1966
1966
Age 88
Benjamin Franklin Norris resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1971
13 Oct 1971
Age 93
Death of Benjamin Franklin Norris in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00027; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-27
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_12; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 79
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2339747
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: De Kalb; Roll: 1509380
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cains, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 159
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240014
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grahams, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T624_12; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374025
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cains, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cains, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 444A; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams, De Kalb, Alabama; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240014

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grahams, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grahams, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T624_12; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374025

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_12; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2339747

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1930
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 30 Jul 1930 - Page 3, Special County Fund Disbursements (Dekalb, Alabama) 1930 30 Jul 1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1932
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 21 Sep 1932 - Page 7, Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 21 Sep 1932

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Dekalb, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00027; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-27

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1935
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 31 Jul 1935 - Page 6, Disbursements Special County Fund 1935 [Dekalb County, Alabama] 31 Jul 1935

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00027; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-27

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1940
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 19 Jun 1940 - Page 4, Social, Personal, Club 19 Jun 1940

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 1 Dec 1943 - Page 1, Obituary for James Upton (Aged 13) 1 Dec 1943

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1946
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 10 Apr 1946 - Page 12, Voter Lists Dekalb County, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Graham, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Graham, DeKalb, Alab

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 5 Apr 1950 - Page 10, Voter List Dekalb County Alabama 5 Apr 1950 5 Apr 1950

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1956
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 1 Oct 1956 - Page 3, Monteen Wright, Dekalb County, Alabama, Voter List and Beats Assigned 1 Oct 1956

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1957
    Event Place: Geraldine, DeKalb, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1957
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 3 Dec 1957 - Page 8, Mrs. Ruth Findley

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1957
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 3 Dec 1957 - 8, Obituary for Novella Ruth Ellis Findley 1957

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1958
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fort Payne Journal - 15 Apr 1958 - Page 15, Voter List Dekalb County, Alabama 15 Apr 1958 15 Apr 1958

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1963
    Event Place: Fort Payne, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times Journal - 16 Jul 1963 - Page 5, Fyffe Man [Ben F Norris] Celebrates 85th Birthday 16 Jul 1963

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1971
    Event Place: Grove Oak, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Franklin Norris 13 Oct 1971

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: De Kalb; Roll: 1509380

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1971
    Event Place: Marshall County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grove Oak, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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