YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Edwin Bosworth Norwood 1918–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 July 1918

Birth Location: College Station, Brazos, Texas

Death Date: 8 Jul 2005

Death Location: Mabank, Henderson County, Texas, USA

Father: Clarence Norwood

Mother: Amanda Cavender

Spouse(s): Lowayne Branham, Virginia Acker

Children(s): Donald Norwood

Edwin Bosworth Norwood was born in 1918 in College Station, Brazos, Texas, the child of Clarence Knight Norwood And Amanda Alyce Mandy Cavender. In 1920, Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided in Coleman, Coleman, Texas. In 1930, Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided in Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas. Edwin Bosworth Norwood married Lowayne Mlee Branham, Virginia C Acker, and had children including Donald Wayne Norwood, Edwin Bosworth Norwood Jr, James Ralph Norwood, Patricia Alyce Norwood. Edwin Bosworth Norwood passed away in 2005 in Mabank, Henderson County, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Edwin Norwood
EN

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

  • Edwin Bosworth Norwood was born in 1918 in College Station, Brazos, Texas, the child of Clarence Knight Norwood And Amanda Alyce Mandy Cavender.
  • In 1920, Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided in Coleman, Coleman, Texas.
  • In 1930, Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided in Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas.
  • Edwin Bosworth Norwood married Lowayne Mlee Branham, Virginia C Acker, and had children including Donald Wayne Norwood, Edwin Bosworth Norwood Jr, James Ralph Norwood, Patricia Alyce Norwood.
  • Edwin Bosworth Norwood passed away in 2005 in Mabank, Henderson County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edwin Norwood's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Norwood
1918–2005
Birth Place: College Station, Brazos, Texas
Parents
Clarence Knight Norwood
1875–1960
Worrin, Kentucky
Amanda (Alyce "Mandy") Cavender
1883–1954
Clinton, Hunt, Texas
Grandparents
Robert (G) Norwood
1845–1900
Granville County North Carolina
Eliza (Jane) Walton
1847–1934
Pilot Knob Simpson Kentucky
Joseph (Calvin) Cavender
1852–1936
Pulashi, Giles, Tennessee, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Massay
1867–1963
Clinton, Hunt, Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Jr
1823–1890
Catherine Stantley
1830–1900
Isaac Walton
1810–1885
Leann Covington
1820–1899
John Cavner
1821–1900
Amanda Swinford
1829–1859
James Massay
1824–1901
Margaret Smith
1835–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Norwood
1795–1842
Penelope Norwood
1795–1856
Joseph Norwood
1800–1839
Letitia Royster
1795–1840
George Walton
1791–
Elizabeth Hudson
1797–
Peter Covington
1776–1860
Martha Donaho
1784–1850
Patrick Cavner
1804–1831
Keziah Tucker
1804–1880
William Swinford
1810–
Nicholas Massey
1793–1883
Lavina Hill
1799–1880
Dennis Sr
1808–1886
Anna Burnett
1815–1888

Edwin Norwood's Descendants

1.
EN
Edwin (Bosworth) Norwood (1 July 1918–8 Jul 2005) m. Lowayne (Mlee) Branham (10 August 1921–16 Oct 1997) m. Virginia (C) Acker (1920–)
  1. 1. Donald (Wayne) Norwood 1951–1998

Edwin Norwood's Timeline

10 Records

1918
1 July 1918
Birth of Edwin Bosworth Norwood in College Station, Brazos, Texas
College Station, Brazos, Texas
1920
1920
Age 2
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Coleman, Coleman, Texas
Coleman, Coleman, Texas
1930
1930
Age 12
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas
Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas
1935
1935-1993
Age 17
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Mabank, TX
Mabank, TX
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
1947
1947
Age 29
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1992
1992
Age 74
Edwin Bosworth Norwood resided here in Mabank, TX
Mabank, TX
1998
1 Jul 1998
Age 80
Edwin Bosworth Norwood was married in Henderson, Texas
Henderson, Texas
2005
8 Jul 2005
Age 87
Death of Edwin Bosworth Norwood in Oaklawn Cemetery of Maybank, Henderson County Texas
Oaklawn Cemetery of Maybank, Henderson County Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 July 1918
    Event Place: College Station, Brazos, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1109
    [5] Texas, Birth Certificates
    [6] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: ; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coleman, Coleman, Texas; Roll: T625_1788; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: .
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2322; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 949.0.
    [11] Texas, Birth Index
    [12] Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [15] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1998
    Event Place: Henderson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coleman, Coleman, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coleman, Coleman, Texas; Roll: T625_1788; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2322; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 949.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Mabank, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1109
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Mabank, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 2005
    Event Place: Oaklawn Cemetery of Maybank, Henderson County Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: ; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mabank, Henderson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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