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Benjamin Norwood 1804–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1876

Death Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Norwoods

Mother: Sarah Morris

Spouse(s): Rebecca Norwood, Elizabeth Murray

Children(s): James Norwood, Benjamin Norwood, Lucy Norwood, Jesse Norwood, Lucy Norwood

The story of Benjamin Norwood began in 1804 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Norwood resided in Clarksville, Christiansville, Mecklenburg, Virgini. Benjamin Norwood married Elizabeth Murray, Rebecca Owens Norwood, and had children including Benjamin Bennett Norwood, James Samuel Norwood, Jesse Norwood, John Norwood, Lucy Ann Frances Rebecca Norwood, Lucy Norwood. Benjamin Norwood passed away in 1876 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Norwood began in 1804 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Norwood resided in Clarksville, Christiansville, Mecklenburg, Virgini.
  • Benjamin Norwood married Elizabeth Murray, Rebecca Owens Norwood, and had children including Benjamin Bennett Norwood, James Samuel Norwood, Jesse Norwood, John Norwood, Lucy Ann Frances Rebecca Norwood, Lucy Norwood.
  • Benjamin Norwood passed away in 1876 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Norwoods
1752–1835
Birth Location: Northampton Co, NC
JN
Sarah Morris
1789–1850
Birth Location: Prior, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Norwood
1809–1856
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina
RN
Elizabeth Murray
1814–
Birth Location: Virginia
EM

Children(s)

James Norwood
1834–1889
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
JN
Benjamin Norwood
1840–1862
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
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Lucy Norwood
1845–1870
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina
LN
Jesse Norwood
1839–1862
Birth Location: –
JN
Lucy Norwood
1844–1921
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
LN

Benjamin Norwood's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Norwood
1804–1876
Birth Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Norwoods
1752–1835
Northampton Co, NC
Sarah Morris
1789–1850
Prior, Big Stone, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Norwood's Descendants

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Benjamin Norwood (1804–1876) m. Rebecca (Owens) Norwood (1809–1856) m. Elizabeth Murray (abt 1814–)
  1. 1. James (Samuel) Norwood 1834–1889 m. Angelina Norwood 1840–1886
    1. 1. James Narwood 1866–1931 m. Mary (P) Narwood 1890–1909 m. Celstia Norwood 1872–
      1. 1. Mellisse Noward 1896–1972 m. Berry (W.) Whitehead 1892–1957
        1. 1. James (Otta) Whitehead 1921–1985 m. Minnie (Beatrice) Brake 1927–2014
        2. 2. Aljulia Whitehead 1933–1933
        3. 3. Douglas (Ray) Whitehead 1924–1955
        4. 4. Rosezella Whitehead 1934–1992 m. Samuel Wilkins 1933–1976
        5. 5. Mozella Whitehead 1927–1974
        6. 6. Thomas (E.) Whitehead 1929–2013
        7. 7. Florine Whitehead 1919–
        8. 8. Berry (Coefield) Whitehead 1921–1991
        9. 9. Hoover Whitehead 1928–2006
        10. 10. Novella Whitehead 1939–2014
        11. 11. Jimmie Whitehead 1926–2003
        12. 12. James Battle 1923–1978 m. Antoinette Williams 1932–2010
        13. 13. Jimmie Whitehead 1925–2003
        14. 14. Jimmie Whitehead 1925–2003
        15. 15. James (P.) Whitehead 1923–2003
        16. 16. James Battle 1923–1977
        17. 17. James (P.) Whitehead 1923–2003
        18. 18. Rosezella Whitehead 1934–1992
        19. 19. Berry (Coefield) Whitehead 1920–1991
        20. 20. Mozella Whitehead 1927–1974
        21. 21. Novella Whitehead 1939–2014
        22. 22. Jimmie Whitehead 1925–2003
        23. 23. Douglass (Ray) Whitehead 1924–1955
        24. 24. Aljulia Whitehead 1933–1933
        25. 25. Hoover Whitehead 1928–2006
        26. 26. James (Otta) Whitehead 1921–1985
        27. 27. Thomas (E.) Whitehead 1929–2013
        28. 28. Flora (Florence) Whitehead 1919–
        29. 29. Berry (Cofield Whitehead) SR 1920–1991
        30. 30. Hoover Whitehead 1928–2006
        31. 31. Douglass (Ray) Whitehead 1924–1955
        32. 32. Rosella Whitehead 1934–1992
        33. 33. Novella Whitehead 1938–2014
        34. 34. Aljulia Whitehead 1933–1933
        35. 35. James (Otta) Whitehead 1921–1985
        36. 36. Thomas (E.) Whitehead 1929–2013
        37. 37. James (P.) Whitehead 1925–2003
        38. 38. Jimmie Whitehead 1925–2003
        39. 39. Mozella Whitehead 1927–1974
      2. 2. Mollie (B) Narwood 1900–1947
      3. 3. Fannie (E) Narwood 1901–1961
      4. 4. James (H Narwood) Jr 1904–1956
      5. 5. Fred Narwood 1906–
      6. 6. Bettie (F) Narwood 1907–1945
      7. 7. Mattie Norwood 1891–
      8. 8. Florence (Belle) Norwood 1894–
      9. 9. Lillie (L.) Norwood 1895–1935
      10. 10. Charlie Norwood 1912–
      11. 11. Lee Norwood 1913–1982
      12. 12. Walter Norwood 1914–
      13. 13. Alfred (C.) Norwood 1920–
      14. 14. Mary Norwood 1923–1953
      15. 15. Frank Person 1925–1938
      16. 16. William Norwood 1916–1963
      17. 17. Rosella Norwood 1883–
      18. 18. Fannie (B) Norwood 1900–
      19. 19. Alfred (C.) Norwood 1920–1989
      20. 20. Eddie (Clarence) Norwood 1921–1985
      21. 21. Ted Norwood 1906–1986
      22. 22. Mollie (B) Norwood 1900–1947
      23. 23. Alferd (N) Norwood 1918–
    2. 2. James Norwood 1866–1931 m. Celestia Cooper 1868–1909 m. Mary Person 1890–1929
    3. 3. Fredric Norwood 1876–
    4. 4. Junius Norwood 1870–
    5. 5. Mary (J.) Norwood 1864–
    6. 6. William (H.) Norwood 1860–
    7. 7. George Norwood 1868–1928
    8. 8. Susan Norwood 1863–
    9. 9. Wesley Norwood 1867–
    10. 10. Emma Norwood 1873– m. Berry (W.) Whitehead 1892–1957
  2. 2. Benjamin (Bennett) Norwood 1840–1862
  3. 3. Lucy Norwood 1845–1870
  4. 4. Jesse Norwood 1839–1862
  5. 5. Lucy (Ann Frances Rebecca) Norwood 1844–1921

Benjamin Norwood's Timeline

3 Records

1804
1804
Birth of Benjamin Norwood in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
Benjamin Norwood resided here in Clarksville, Christiansville, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Clarksville, Christiansville, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1876
1876
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Norwood in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clarksville, Christiansville, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarksville, Mecklenburg, Virginia; Roll: M593_1663; Page: 369A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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