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Bill Norris 1883–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 JUL 1883

Birth Location: Georgetown, Louisiana

Death Date: 9 May 1955

Death Location: Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Coleman Norris

Mother: Amanda Norris

Spouse(s): Alma Norris, Jessie Capps

Children(s): Clarence Norris, Earl Norris, Purvis Norris, James Norris, Jessie Carsten, Mary Norris

In 1883, Bill Norris entered the world in Georgetown, Louisiana, born to Coleman Coley Norris And Amanda Norris. In 1900, Bill Norris resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Bill Norris resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana, USA. Bill Norris married Alma Norris, Jessie Topsy Jane Capps, and had children including Clarence Lee Norris, Colman Norris, Earl Joseph Norris, James Roy Norris, Jessie Mae Carsten, Mary Amanda Elizabeth Norris, Purvis Coleman Norris. Bill Norris passed away in 1955 in Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Bill Norris entered the world in Georgetown, Louisiana, born to Coleman Coley Norris And Amanda Norris.
  • In 1900, Bill Norris resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Bill Norris resided in Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • Bill Norris married Alma Norris, Jessie Topsy Jane Capps, and had children including Clarence Lee Norris, Colman Norris, Earl Joseph Norris, James Roy Norris, Jessie Mae Carsten, Mary Amanda Elizabeth Norris, Purvis Coleman Norris.
  • Bill Norris passed away in 1955 in Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Coleman Norris
1856–1922
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
CN
Amanda Norris
1863–1940
Birth Location: Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
AN

Spouses(s)

Alma Norris
1893–1913
Birth Location: Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
AN
Jessie Capps
1904–
Birth Location: Louisiana
JC

Children(s)

Clarence Norris
1909–1980
Birth Location: Georgetown, Louisiana, USA
CN
Earl Norris
1907–1934
Birth Location: Louisiana
EN
Purvis Norris
1912–1987
Birth Location: Georgetown Grant Louisiana
PN
James Norris
1919–1965
Birth Location: Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
JN
Jessie Carsten
1922–2001
Birth Location: Louisiana
JC
Mary Norris
1924–1987
Birth Location: Louisiana
MN

Bill Norris's Ancestors

Self
Bill Norris
1883–1955
Birth Place: Georgetown, Louisiana
Parents
Coleman "Coley" Norris
1856–1922
Louisiana, USA
Amanda Norris
1863–1940
Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
George (B) Norris
1821–1856
Tennessee, United States
Martha (H C) Lincecum
1834–1859
Mississippi, USA
Christian (Tecumseh) Starks
1825–1902
Georgetown, La
Rebecca Nugent
1839–1928
Georgetown, Grant, Louisiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Grant Lincecum
1798–1862
Nancy Hyech
1798–1889
Johann Starcke
1788–1851
Margaret Miller
1792–1851
Nelson Sr.
1803–1860
Mary Nugent
1807–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Lincecum
1770–1839
Sarah Hickman
1777–1848
Thomas Hyche
1765–1835
Winifred Bugg
1776–1846
Johann Starck
1760–1820
Thomas Nugent
1770–1825
Mrs. Nugent
1775–

Bill Norris's Descendants

1.
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Bill Norris (07 JUL 1883–9 May 1955) m. Alma Norris (7 Nov 1893–19 JUL 1913) m. Jessie ("Topsy"Jane) Capps (abt 1904–)
  1. 1. Clarence (Lee) Norris 1909–1980 m. Alice (Octavia) Buys 1913–1991
    1. 1. Richard (Allen) Norris 1945–
  2. 2. Earl (Joseph) Norris 1907–1934 m. Lottie (Williams) Clopton 1908–1965
    1. 1. Theodore ("Ted" Norris) Sr 1935–2005
    2. 2. Earl (Marshalle) Norris 1929–2020
    3. 3. Elmer (Dean "Dick") Norris 1931–2004
  3. 3. Purvis (Coleman) Norris 1912–1987
    1. 1. Doris (Marie) Norris 1941–1992
  4. 4. James (Roy) Norris 1919–1965 m. Mary (Catherine (Asplund\Norris\Goebel\Winn)) Pearson 1931–2003
  5. 5. Jessie (Mae) Carsten 1922–2001 m. Tom (Ford Shankle) Jr 1924–1987
  6. 6. Mary (Amanda Elizabeth) Norris 1924–1987

Bill Norris's Timeline

9 Records

1883
07 JUL 1883
Birth of Bill Norris in Georgetown, Louisiana
Georgetown, Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 17
Bill Norris resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Bill Norris resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Bill Norris resided here in Grant County, Louisiana, USA
Grant County, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Bill Norris resided here in Selma, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Selma, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Bill Norris resided here in Georgetown, Grant, Louisiana
Georgetown, Grant, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 57
Bill Norris resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
Bill Norris resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1955
9 May 1955
Age 72
Death of Bill Norris in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 JUL 1883
    Event Place: Georgetown, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04192; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 258-84
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Selma, Grant, Louisiana; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340529
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Grant County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240565
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374528
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 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: Houston, Harris, Tex

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Grant, Louisiana; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240565

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374528

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Grant County, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Grant County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Selma, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Selma, Grant, Louisiana; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340529

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Georgetown, Grant, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04192; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 258-84

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04192; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 258-84

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, 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: Houston, Harris, Tex

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1955
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Georgetown, Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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