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George Melvin Norris 1856–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 1856

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 23 Jun 1921

Death Location: Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Solomon Norris

Mother: Nancy Norris

Spouse(s): Susan Price

Children(s): Olive Norris, Arrie Norris, Tinker Norris, Flossie Norris

The story of George Melvin Norris began in 1856 in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1860, George Melvin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States. In 1870, George Melvin Norris resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. George Melvin Norris married Susan M Price, and had children including Arrie Alwilda Norris, Flossie Columbia Norris, Olive G Norris, Tinker Mcdaniel Norris. George Melvin Norris passed away in 1921 in Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Melvin Norris began in 1856 in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1860, George Melvin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, George Melvin Norris resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • George Melvin Norris married Susan M Price, and had children including Arrie Alwilda Norris, Flossie Columbia Norris, Olive G Norris, Tinker Mcdaniel Norris.
  • George Melvin Norris passed away in 1921 in Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Norris
1825–1896
Birth Location: Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Norris
1833–1917
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susan Price
1871–
Birth Location: Horry County, S.C.
SP

Children(s)

Olive Norris
1894–1985
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
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Arrie Norris
1898–1988
Birth Location: Tabor City C, North Carolina
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Tinker Norris
1903–1969
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
TN
Flossie Norris
1908–1971
Birth Location: North Carolina
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George Norris's Ancestors

Self
George Norris
1856–1921
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Solomon W. Norris
1825–1896
Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Jane) Norris
1833–1917
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas NORRIS
1804–1849
Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Sarah Norris
1795–1850
Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Wright Norris
1809–1873
North Carolina
Gore
1812–1841
Columbus County, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
Zilpha Butler
1785–1860
Thomas Norris
1775–1850
William Norris
1772–1860
Amelia Wright
1785–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Butler
1759–1847
Ann Chandler
1763–1833
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811
Isaac Wright
1755–1806
Ann Hathaway
–1817

George Norris's Descendants

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George (Melvin) Norris (September 1856–23 Jun 1921) m. Susan (M.) Price (Dec 1871–)
  1. 1. Olive (G.) Norris 1894–1985 m. Robert (Lee) Ward 1901–1977
  2. 2. Arrie (Alwilda) Norris 1898–1988 m. England (Devon) Boswell 1903–1994
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Boswell 1924–2014
    2. 2. Roland Boswell 1926–
  3. 3. Tinker (McDaniel) Norris 1903–1969
  4. 4. Flossie (Columbia) Norris 1908–1971

George Norris's Timeline

9 Records

1856
September 1856
Birth of George Melvin Norris in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 4
George Melvin Norris resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
George Melvin Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
George Melvin Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
George Melvin Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 54
George Melvin Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 64
George Melvin Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1921
20 June 1921
Age 65
Death of George Melvin Norris in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1921
23 Jun 1921
Age 65
Burial of George Melvin Norris in Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 1856
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 124D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0415.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 243B; Image: 486; Family History Library Film: 552630
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 42.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 503; Image: 452.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 503; Image: 452.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 243B; Image: 486; Family History Library Film: 552630

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 124D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0415.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 42.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 243B; Image: 486; Family History Library Film: 552630

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 June 1921
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Sandy Plain, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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