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Benjamin Franklin Norwood 1758–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1758

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 29 Jul 1847

Death Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Father: Nathaniel Norwood

Mother: Sarah Matthews

Spouse(s):

Children(s): William Norwood, Benjamin Norwood

The story of Benjamin Franklin Norwood began in 1758 in Granville, North Carolina, United States. In 1784, Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC. In 1790, Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Franklin Norwood married Betty Norwood, Mary, and had children including Benjamin Norwood, William A Norwood. Benjamin Franklin Norwood passed away in 1847 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Norwood began in 1758 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1784, Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norwood married Betty Norwood, Mary, and had children including Benjamin Norwood, William A Norwood.
  • Benjamin Franklin Norwood passed away in 1847 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Norwood
1702–1779
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Matthews
1708–1771
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
SM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Norwood
1782–1836
Birth Location: Granville Co., NC
WN
Benjamin Norwood
–1687
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Norwood's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norwood
1758–1847
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Nathaniel C Norwood
1702–1779
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Aletha) Matthews
1708–1771
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Matthews
1690–
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Mary Stephenson
1686–1736
Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Matthews
1672–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mathews
1650–1687

Benjamin Norwood's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Norwood (1758–29 Jul 1847)
  1. 1. William (A) Norwood 1782–1836 m. Rebecca (Hungerford) Thomas 1790–1873 m. William Norwood 1782–1836
    1. 1. Nathaniel (Macon) Norwood 1814–1904 m. Elizabeth Sandys 1819–1870 m. Roxie (H) Norwood 1832–
      1. 1. Martha (H) Norwood 1842–1915 m. Aaron Piggee 1803–1899
        1. 1. Horace (Wesley Piggee) Sr. 1910–1928 m. Addie (Lena) Norris 1876–1948 m. Martha Piggue 1896–1924 m. Addie (L) Piggee 1873–1948 m. Ada Codman 1872– m. Catherine Piggne 1871– m. Addie (Lena) Norris 1874–1932
        2. 2. Mathew (M) Norwood 1862–1946 m. Mary Norwood 1871–
        3. 3. Violet Norwood 1866–
        4. 4. Stephen Baker 1847–1917
    2. 2. G. (W.) Norwood 1823–
  2. 2. Benjamin Norwood –1687

Benjamin Norwood's Timeline

9 Records

1758
1758
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Norwood in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1784
1784
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
1790
1790
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 52
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 62
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in Nutbush District, Granville, North Carolina, United States
Nutbush District, Granville, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 72
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in North Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, USA
North Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 82
Benjamin Franklin Norwood resided here in Granville, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, Granville, North Carolina, USA
1847
29 Jul 1847
Age 89
Death of Benjamin Franklin Norwood in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Nutbush District, Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: North Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Granville, Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Person, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1847
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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