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Martin Vester Norris 1888–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1888

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

Death Date: 16 February 1964

Death Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Norris

Mother: Nancy Godwin

Spouse(s): Mary Norris

Children(s): Shelton Norris, Allie Norris, Myrtle Norris

In 1888, Martin Vester Norris entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William Alvin Norris And Nancy Jane Godwin. In 1900, Martin Vester Norris resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Martin Vester Norris resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Martin Vester Norris married Mary L Norris, and had children including Allie May Norris, Clara Norris, Herman Norris, Lue Blonnie Norris, Myrtle Norris, Shelton Norris. Martin Vester Norris passed away in 1964 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Martin Vester Norris entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William Alvin Norris And Nancy Jane Godwin.
  • In 1900, Martin Vester Norris resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Martin Vester Norris resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martin Vester Norris married Mary L Norris, and had children including Allie May Norris, Clara Norris, Herman Norris, Lue Blonnie Norris, Myrtle Norris, Shelton Norris.
  • Martin Vester Norris passed away in 1964 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Norris
1854–1938
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Godwin
1854–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
NG

Spouses(s)

Mary Norris
1896–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Shelton Norris
1924–2000
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
SN
Allie Norris
1921–1992
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
AN
Myrtle Norris
1923–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Martin Norris's Ancestors

Self
Martin Norris
1888–1964
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
William Alvin Norris
1854–1938
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Jane) Godwin
1854–1933
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Johnathan (Betonis) Norris
1816–1880
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rebecca (Jane) Soles
1818–1880
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Norris
1785–1863
Martha Butler
1800–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1768–
John Butler
1759–1847
Ann Chandler
1763–1833

Martin Norris's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Vester) Norris (14 September 1888–16 February 1964) m. Mary (L) Norris (abt 1896–)
  1. 1. Shelton Norris 1924–2000
  2. 2. Allie (May) Norris 1921–1992
  3. 3. Myrtle Norris 1923–

Martin Norris's Timeline

7 Records

1888
14 September 1888
Birth of Martin Vester Norris in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 12
Martin Vester Norris resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Martin Vester Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Martin Vester Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Martin Vester Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Martin Vester Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1964
16 February 1964
Age 76
Death of Martin Vester Norris in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1888
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-34
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 501.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 501.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1964
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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