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John David Norwood 1876–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1876

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 30 Apr 1948

Death Location: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Norwood

Mother: Betty Lawson

Spouse(s): Mary McCanless

Children(s): Katie Norwood, John Jr., Betsy Norwood

In 1876, John David Norwood entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to George Washington Norwood And Betty Lawson. In 1900, John David Norwood resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA. In 1910, John David Norwood resided in Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina, USA. John David Norwood married Mary Napoleon Mccanless, and had children including Betsy Elizabeth Norwood, John David Norwood Jr, Katie M Norwood. John David Norwood passed away in 1948 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, John David Norwood entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to George Washington Norwood And Betty Lawson.
  • In 1900, John David Norwood resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, John David Norwood resided in Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • John David Norwood married Mary Napoleon Mccanless, and had children including Betsy Elizabeth Norwood, John David Norwood Jr, Katie M Norwood.
  • John David Norwood passed away in 1948 in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Norwood
1821–1878
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Betty Lawson
1841–1928
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary McCanless
1876–1969
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
MM

Children(s)

Katie Norwood
1905–1976
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
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John Jr.
1909–1978
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
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Betsy Norwood
1903–1905
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan Co. NC
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John Norwood's Ancestors

Self
John Norwood
1876–1948
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
George Washington Norwood
1821–1878
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Betty Lawson
1841–1928
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (A) Norwood
1785–1839
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Rebecca (Hungerford) Thomas
1790–1873
Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr.
1758–1847
Mary Aiken
1759–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Norwood
1702–1783
Sarah Matthews
1708–1771
Joseph Akin
1740–1767
Mary Mann
1720–1808

John Norwood's Descendants

1.
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John (David) Norwood (20 Mar 1876–30 Apr 1948) m. Mary (Napoleon) McCanless (Sep 18, 1876–15 Jan 1969)
  1. 1. Katie (M) Norwood 1905–1976 m. Charles (Edward) Norfleet 1902–1973 m. Benjamin (Fritz) Smith 1900–1928
    1. 1. Benjamin (Fritz Smith) Jr. 1925–1984
  2. 2. John (David Norwood) Jr. 1909–1978
  3. 3. Betsy (Elizabeth) Norwood 1903–1905

John Norwood's Timeline

8 Records

1876
20 Mar 1876
Birth of John David Norwood in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
John David Norwood resided here in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
John David Norwood resided here in Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1913
1913
Age 37
John David Norwood resided here in Salisbury; Spencer, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury; Spencer, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
John David Norwood resided here in Rowan, North Carolina
Rowan, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 44
John David Norwood resided here in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
John David Norwood resided here in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1948
30 Apr 1948
Age 72
Death of John David Norwood in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1876
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1321; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 282
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: 43; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2339778
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Rowan; Roll: 1765938
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: 1711; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241711
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1131; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375144
    [7] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: 1711; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury South Ward, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1131; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Salisbury; Spencer, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Rowan; Roll: 1765938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1321; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 282

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: 43; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2339778

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1948
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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