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Jonathan Rody Norris 1855–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 FEB 1855

Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 24 MAR 1939

Death Location: Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

Father: Franklin Norris

Mother: Sarah Green

Spouse(s): Susan Robinson

Children(s): Lillie Norris

In 1855, Jonathan Rody Norris entered the world in Watauga, North Carolina, United States, born to Franklin Norris And Sarah Lou Green. In 1860, Jonathan Rody Norris resided in Blue Ridge Township, Watauga, North Carolina, Unit. In 1870, Jonathan Rody Norris resided in Tennessee, United States. Jonathan Rody Norris married Susan Elliott Robinson, and had children including Lillie Bessie Norris. Jonathan Rody Norris passed away in 1939 in Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Jonathan Rody Norris entered the world in Watauga, North Carolina, United States, born to Franklin Norris And Sarah Lou Green.
  • In 1860, Jonathan Rody Norris resided in Blue Ridge Township, Watauga, North Carolina, Unit.
  • In 1870, Jonathan Rody Norris resided in Tennessee, United States.
  • Jonathan Rody Norris married Susan Elliott Robinson, and had children including Lillie Bessie Norris.
  • Jonathan Rody Norris passed away in 1939 in Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Franklin Norris
1821–1900
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Green
1830–1901
Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina, United States
SG

Spouses(s)

Susan Robinson
1867–1945
Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee, United States
SR

Children(s)

Lillie Norris
1899–1980
Birth Location: Doeville, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Jonathan Norris's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Norris
1855–1939
Birth Place: Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Franklin Norris
1821–1900
Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Lou) Green
1830–1901
Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Norris's Descendants

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Jonathan (Rody) Norris (1 FEB 1855–24 MAR 1939) m. Susan (Elliott) Robinson (16 SEP 1867–11 APR 1945)
  1. 1. Lillie (Bessie) Norris 1899–1980 m. George (Hobart) Estep 1900–1968
    1. 1. N (D) Estep 1926–1995
    2. 2. Huey Estep 1934–2019
    3. 3. Lee (Edwin) Estep 1938–2022
    4. 4. Helen (Grace) Estep 1924–1995
    5. 5. Porter (Ronald) Estep 1921–1979
    6. 6. George (Hobart Estep) Jr 1931–2013
    7. 7. Evelyn Estep 1927–2011
    8. 8. Paul Estep 1933–2011 m. Ola (Maxine) Elliott 1936–2013

Jonathan Norris's Timeline

14 Records

1855
1 FEB 1855
Birth of Jonathan Rody Norris in Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Watauga, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 5
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Blue Ridge Township, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
Blue Ridge Township, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 15
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 15
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 55
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 6, , Tennessee
Civil District 6, , Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 55
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 6, , Tennessee
Civil District 6, , Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 65
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1920
1920
Age 65
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 75
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1930
1930
Age 75
Jonathan Rody Norris resided here in District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1939
1939
Age 84
Burial of Jonathan Rody Norris in Norris Cemetery, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Norris Cemetery, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1939
24 MAR 1939
Age 84
Death of Jonathan Rody Norris in Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 FEB 1855
    Event Place: Watauga, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2022), James Norris, 1900.
    [2] United States Census, 1920, "United States Census, 1920", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 February 2021), Johnson R Norris, 1920.
    [3] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 15 April 2023), Roby Norris, District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 8, sheet 3B, line 55, family 50, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2257; FHL microfilm 2,341,991.
    [4] Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966, "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 February 2021), Jonathan Roby Morris, 24 Mar 1939; Death, Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville.
    [5] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Jonathan R Norris in entry for Franklin Norris, 1870.
    [6] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Jonathan R Noris in entry for Franklin Noris, 1860.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 June 2022), Jonathan Roby Norris, ; Burial, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States of America, Norris Cemetery; citing record ID 117067490, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [8] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 15 April 2023), Johnathan R Norris, Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 129, sheet 4B, family 76, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1507; FHL microfilm 1,375,520.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Blue Ridge Township, Watauga, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Norris Cemetery, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966, "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 February 2021), Jonathan Roby Morris, 24 Mar 1939; Death, Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 June 2022), Jonathan Roby Norris, ; Burial, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States of America, Norris Cemetery; citing record ID 117067490, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 MAR 1939
    Event Place: Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966, "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 February 2021), Jonathan Roby Morris, 24 Mar 1939; Death, Doeville, Johnson, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 June 2022), Jonathan Roby Norris, ; Burial, Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, United States of America, Norris Cemetery; citing record ID 117067490, <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, , Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5-6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, , Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Johnson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 06, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
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