Individual Details
William Norris
(1813 or 1814 - )
The Standard History of Kosciusko County, Indiana, says William Norris "joined the exodus to the California gold fields. He prospered in the far West, later returned to Indiana, but spent his last years in Missouri."
Events
| Birth | 1813 or 1814 | Maryland, United States |  | ||
| Marriage | 5 Oct 1837 | Kosciusko, Indiana, United States - Elizabeth Knox | | ||
| Living | 5 Sep 1842 | Kosciusko, Indiana, United States | | ||
| SoldLand | 5 Sep 1842 | Elkhart, Indiana, United States |  | | |
| Census | 1850 | Van Buren Township, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States | | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Knox (1820 - ) |
| Child | Joseph Norris (1838 - ) |
| Child | John L. Norris (1840 - ) |
| Child | Nancy C. Norris (1841 - ) |
| Child | Philomena Norris (1847 - ) |
| Child | Sophia M. Norris (1850 - ) |
Notes
SoldLand
In the deed, William and Elizabeth Norris of Kosciusko Co., Ind., sold "all our right of legacy" in two tracts of land in Elkart Co., Ind., to Richard D. Knox for $50.Census
In the return, his occupation is given as farmer, his real estate is valued at $1000.Endnotes
1. Kosciusko County, Indiana 1850 Census. (online
2. Kosciusko County Marriages 1836-1863. (online
3. Deed of sale from William and Elizabeth Norris to Richard D. Knox, 5 Sep 1842, Vol. 13, p. 405. (Elkhart County Recorder, Goshen, Indiana).
4. Deed of sale from William and Elizabeth Norris to Richard D. Knox, 5 Sep 1842, Vol. 13, p. 405. (Elkhart County Recorder, Goshen, Indiana).
5. Kosciusko County, Indiana 1850 Census. (online