YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris 1839 – 1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1839

Birth Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: aft 1920

Death Location: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas NORRIS

Mother: Keziah Hayes

Spouse(s): James Durham

Children(s): John Durham

In 1839, Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris entered the world in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas NORRIS and Keziah Hayes. Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris married James Alexander Durham, and had children including John Durham. Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris passed away in 1920 in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for Rachel Norris
RN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
N/A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1839, Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris entered the world in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas NORRIS and Keziah Hayes.
  • Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris married James Alexander Durham, and had children including John Durham.
  • Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris passed away in 1920 in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Norris's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Norris
1839 – 1920
Birth Place: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas NORRIS
1793 – 1884
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Keziah Hayes
1797 – 1875
North Carolina
Grandparents
John Norris
1750 – 1797
Lunenberg County, , Virginia, USA
Ann Gilbert
1757 – 1831
, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Norris's Descendants

1.
RN
Rachel (Louisa Eliza "Lizie") Norris (May 1839 – aft 1920) m. James (Alexander) Durham (1833 – 1878)
  1. 1. John Durham (4 Jul 1863 – 3 Sep 1919) m. Permelia (Jane) Neal (23 Apr 1873 – 17 Jun 1955)
    1. 1. Washington (Rosco) Durham (10 Jan 1889 – )
    2. 2. Samuel (Luther) Durham (20 Sep 1890 – 21 Dec 1964) m. Fannie (Louellen) Tinch (27 September 1894 – 2 January 1959)
      1. 1. Maynie Durham (19 March 1916 – 9 May 2001) m. Lonzie Stephens (20 January 1916 – 27 May 1991)
        1. 1. Betty (Edith) Stephens (30 October 1938 – 6 September 2010) m. Brance Myers
        2. 2. Floyd (Gene) Stephens (19 April 1941 – 25 March 1982) m. Bertha (Jean) Hawn (26 September 1942 – )
        3. 3. Jonet (Faye) Stephens (abt 1946 – ) m. Charles (Clarence) Houston (abt 1942 – )
        4. 4. Judy (M) Stephens (8 December 1947 – 15 February 2017) m. Olen (Dean) Gibson (15 February 1944 – 29 October 2003)
        5. 5. Ronny (D) Stephens (29 June 1950 – 16 June 2007)
        6. 6. James (Lonzie) Stephens (18 July 1956 – 21 April 1989)
    3. 3. Charles (Harrison) Durham (29 Aug 1892 – 12 Nov 1958) m. Sara (Miranda) Tinch (1894 – 3 Oct 1964)
      1. 1. John (Pomel "Parnell") Durham (18 Apr 1917 – 17 Feb 1987)
      2. 2. Arnold (J.) Durham (28 Oct 1921 – 20 Feb 2006)
      3. 3. Olive (M.) Durham (1 Jan 1925 – 4 May 2004)
    4. 4. Cordelia (M.) Durham (Nov 1894 – )
    5. 5. Abner (Celso) Durham (2 Sep 1896 – )
    6. 6. Balem (Lenoir) Durham (12 Jan 1900 – 9 Nov 1967)
    7. 7. Perry (Lee "Peary") Durham (19 Jan 1900 – Mar 1983)
    8. 8. Virgil (P.) Durham (1903 – )
    9. 9. Hershel (Dewey) Durham (1905 – )
    10. 10. Cassie (Dilly) Durham (1907 – )
    11. 11. Gertrude ("Gertie") Durham (1909 – )
    12. 12. Ellis Durham (1911 – 1951) m. Nellie Pierce (5 May 1915 – 1944)
    13. 13. Nora ("Norashell") Durham (10 Feb 1914 – 4 Feb 1944) m. Horton (Mack) Jackson (23 Apr 1902 – 29 Jan 1988)

Rachel Norris's Timeline

2 Records

1839
May 1839
Birth of Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
1920
aft 1920
Age 81
Death of Rachel Louisa Eliza "Lizie" Norris in Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1839
    Event Place: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1920
    Event Place: Fentress County, Tennessee, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE