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Samuel Franklin Norris 1845–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1845

Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.

Death Date: 26 Aug 1923

Death Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Solomon Prince

Mother: Martha Norris

Spouse(s): Edith Fowler

Children(s): Lesslie Norris, Nettie Norris, Albert Norris, M. Norris, Narcissus Norris, Luthar Norris, Louis Norris

The story of Samuel Franklin Norris began in 1845 in Columbus Co., N.C.. In 1850, Samuel Franklin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina. In 1860, Samuel Franklin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Franklin Norris married Edith Carolyn Fowler, and had children including Albert W Norris, Lesslie Newton Norris, Louis Iredell Norris, Luthar T Norris, M Lettie Norris, Narcissus Carsette Norris, Nettie A Norris. Samuel Franklin Norris passed away in 1923 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Franklin Norris began in 1845 in Columbus Co., N.C..
  • In 1850, Samuel Franklin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1860, Samuel Franklin Norris resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • Samuel Franklin Norris married Edith Carolyn Fowler, and had children including Albert W Norris, Lesslie Newton Norris, Louis Iredell Norris, Luthar T Norris, M Lettie Norris, Narcissus Carsette Norris, Nettie A Norris.
  • Samuel Franklin Norris passed away in 1923 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Prince
1825–1892
Birth Location: Horry, S.C.
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Martha Norris
1828–1905
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
MN

Spouses(s)

Edith Fowler
1845–1913
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
EF

Children(s)

Lesslie Norris
1868–
Birth Location: –
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Nettie Norris
1870–1958
Birth Location: Columbus Co, North Carolina
NN
Albert Norris
1873–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AN
M. Norris
1873–1951
Birth Location: Columbus, N.C.
MN
Narcissus Norris
1878–1948
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
NN
Luthar Norris
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LN
Louis Norris
1883–1941
Birth Location: North Carolina
LN

Samuel Norris's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Norris
1845–1923
Birth Place: Columbus Co., N.C.
Parents
Solomon William Prince
1825–1892
Horry, S.C.
Martha (Ann) Norris
1828–1905
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Nicholas Prince
1794–1830
South Carolina
Sarah _____
1790–
S.C.
William (Frederick) Norris
1785–1863
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Martha Butler
1800–1880
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Prince
–1805
Robert Norris
1768–
John Butler
1759–1847
Ann Chandler
1763–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811

Samuel Norris's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Franklin) Norris (16 Jan 1845–26 Aug 1923) m. Edith (Carolyn) Fowler (28 January 1845–22 May 1913)
  1. 1. Lesslie (Newton) Norris 1868–
  2. 2. Nettie (A) Norris 1870–1958 m. Samuel (T) Williams 1867–1938
    1. 1. Malan (Glson) Williams 1897–
    2. 2. Wiley (Marion) Williams 1898– m. Lena Williams 1903–
      1. 1. Ted (R) Williams 1923–
    3. 3. Ida (Belle) Williams 1901–
    4. 4. Joseph (Franklin) Williams 1904–1965 m. Nettie (Ray) Goins 1906–1996
    5. 5. Walter (F) Williams 1910–
    6. 6. Pierson Williams 1913–
    7. 7. Maleas (Glean) Williams 1896–
  3. 3. Albert (W.) Norris 1873– m. Mary (E) Norris 1881– m. Mollie (E) Norris 1880–
    1. 1. Claude (M) Norris 1901–1939
    2. 2. Earl (M) Norris 1905–
    3. 3. Grace (E) Norris 1907–
    4. 4. Ethel (M) Norris 1910–
    5. 5. Rupert (D) Norris 1914–
    6. 6. Dorothy (L) Norris 1917–
    7. 7. Dothan (A) Norris 1899–1960 m. Ruth (A) Norris 1907–
    8. 8. Joseph (G) Norris 1900–
    9. 9. Jack Norris 1914–
  4. 4. M. (Lettie) Norris 1873–1951 m. John (D) Meares 1865–
    1. 1. Doretha Meares 1897–1977 m. Reno Frink 1894–1960
    2. 2. Jesse (S) Meare 1899–
    3. 3. Ruth Meares 1904–
  5. 5. Narcissus (Carsette) Norris 1878–1948 m. Daniel (Franklin) Spivey 1878–1938
    1. 1. Infant Spivey 1901–1901
    2. 2. Cecil (Pauline) Spivey 1906–1962 m. H (Paul) Garrell 1904–
    3. 3. Delphia (Mae) Spivey 1904– m. B (Frank) Young 1901–
      1. 1. James (Erskine) Young 1926–
    4. 4. Willard (David) Spivey 1909–1994 m. Helen (R) Gaughan 1911–
  6. 6. Luthar (T.) Norris 1878–
  7. 7. Louis (Iredell) Norris 1883–1941

Samuel Norris's Timeline

9 Records

1845
16 Jan 1845
Birth of Samuel Franklin Norris in Columbus Co., N.C.
Columbus Co., N.C.
1850
1850
Age 5
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 15
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 35
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in Williams Township (south part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (south part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 65
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 75
Samuel Franklin Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1923
25 Aug 1923
Age 78
Death of Samuel Franklin Norris in So Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
So Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1923
26 Aug 1923
Age 78
Burial of Samuel Franklin Norris in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1845
    Event Place: Columbus Co., N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of North Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0403.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 517; Image: 480.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M432_626; Page: 254A; Image: .
    [10] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M432_626; Page: 254A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 517; Image: 480.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 118D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0403.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williams Township (south part), Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1923
    Event Place: So Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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