YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorcas Norris 1808–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: Ray County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1837

Death Location: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA

Father: Foushee Garner

Mother: Mary Knott

Spouse(s): William Clevenger

Children(s): James Clevenger, Gordon Clevenger, Nancy Clevenger, William Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, Elias Clevenger

The story of Dorcas Norris began in 1808 in Ray County, Missouri, USA. Dorcas Norris married William Andrew Clevenger, and had children including Elias Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, Gordon Clevenger, James Clevenger, Nancy Clevenger, William Anderson Clevenger. Dorcas Norris passed away in 1837 in Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for Dorcas Norris
DN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dorcas Norris began in 1808 in Ray County, Missouri, USA.
  • Dorcas Norris married William Andrew Clevenger, and had children including Elias Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, Gordon Clevenger, James Clevenger, Nancy Clevenger, William Anderson Clevenger.
  • Dorcas Norris passed away in 1837 in Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Foushee Garner
1780–1863
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, United States
FG
Mary Knott
1784–1865
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MK

Spouses(s)

William Clevenger
1807–1901
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
WC

Children(s)

James Clevenger
1829–1849
Birth Location: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, United States
JC
Gordon Clevenger
1831–
Birth Location: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, United States
GC
Nancy Clevenger
1833–1862
Birth Location: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA
NC
William Clevenger
1835–1903
Birth Location: Ray, Missouri, United States
WC
Elizabeth Clevenger
1837–1900
Birth Location: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA
EC
Elias Clevenger
1837–
Birth Location: Ray County, Missouri, USA
EC

Dorcas Norris's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Norris
1808–1837
Birth Place: Ray County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Foushee Garner
1780–1863
Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Knott
1784–1865
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James Garner
1742–1796
Randolph, Orange, Virginia, United States
Dorcas Brickey
1759–1786
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Garner
1693–1757
Rosamund Courtney
1696–1744
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Garner
1664–1745
Catherine Bradley
1664–1755

Dorcas Norris's Descendants

1.
DN
Dorcas Norris (1808–28 May 1837) m. William (Andrew) Clevenger (Mar 1807–5 Jun 1901)
  1. 1. James Clevenger 1829–1849
  2. 2. Gordon Clevenger 1831–
  3. 3. Nancy Clevenger 1833–1862
  4. 4. William (Anderson) Clevenger 1835–1903
  5. 5. Elizabeth Clevenger 1837–1900
  6. 6. Elias Clevenger 1837–

Dorcas Norris's Timeline

2 Records

1808
1808
Birth of Dorcas Norris in Ray County, Missouri, USA
Ray County, Missouri, USA
1837
28 May 1837
Age 29
Death of Dorcas Norris in Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA
Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Ray County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1837
    Event Place: Fishing River, Ray, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Dorcas Norris

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE