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Josiah Norris 1739–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1739

Birth Location: Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 7 Nov 1836

Death Location: Harris County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Norris

Mother: Elizabeth Bettes

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith, Ann Norris, Philiszana Barton, Ann Needham, smith sarah

Children(s): James Norris

The story of Josiah Norris began in 1739 in Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA. In 1830, Josiah Norris resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA. Josiah Norris married Ann Needham, Ann Norris, Philiszana Barton, Sarah Smith, Smith Sarah, and had children including James Mckenzie Norris. Josiah Norris passed away in 1836 in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Norris began in 1739 in Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, Josiah Norris resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
  • Josiah Norris married Ann Needham, Ann Norris, Philiszana Barton, Sarah Smith, Smith Sarah, and had children including James Mckenzie Norris.
  • Josiah Norris passed away in 1836 in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Josiah Norris's Ancestors

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Josiah Norris
1739–1836
Birth Place: Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Norris
1700–1774
Johnson Co, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Bettes
1715–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Norris's Descendants

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Josiah Norris (1739–7 Nov 1836) m. Sarah Smith (1740–) m. Ann Norris (07 Sep 1738–24 Nov 1795) m. Philiszana Barton (5 January 1732–24 November 1795) m. Ann Needham (7 Sep 1738–abt 1840) m. smith sarah (1740–)
  1. 1. James (McKenzie) Norris 1776–1873 m. Sarah ("Sally") PATRICK 1776–1852
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Norris 1823–1875 m. Thomas Gray 1800–1875

Josiah Norris's Timeline

4 Records

1739
1739
Birth of Josiah Norris in Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 91
Josiah Norris resided here in Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1836
7 Nov 1836
Age 97
Death of Josiah Norris in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America
Harris County, Georgia, United States of America
1836
1 Jul 1836
Age 97
Josiah Norris - Probate in Maine, USA
Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Meriwether, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 19; Page: 166; Family History Library Film: 0007039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1836
    Event Place: Harris County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Place: Maine
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1836
    Event Place: Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Place: Maine

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