Thomas Norris

• Son of Thomas Norris.
• Birth: November 27, 1713 in Hartford or St. Johns Parish, Baltimore, Maryland
• Death: March 24, 1761 (47) Bef 24 Mar 1761, Near Winter's Run Creek, Baltimore, Maryland
• Thomas Norris Find A Grave Memorial

Married

• Married: Elizabeth McComas, on December 26, 1736 in Baltimore, Maryland British Colonial America. She was the daughter of Alexander McComas, I and Elizabeth Day.

RECORD:

1. Nexus.

2. Herbert S. Norris, Norris Family Aquilla and Priscilla Norris Descendants of Thomas Norris and Ann Hynson (25 Oct 1997, update 27 Feb. 1999), pg. iv; MD-1; X1-1&2, E-Mail: herbsn@tscnet. He is distributing himself is what I am assuming from a letter dated 27 Feb. 1999 from computer floppy disks. "On 7 Nov. 1745 Thomas purchased from his father 'for considerable amount of money'...land called 'Macedon' [Baltimore co. Md. Deed Records Liber TB Bk. E pg. 234] Will of Thomas Norris Baltimore co., Md. Will Bk. 2 pg. 357 as follows: In the Name of God Amen, I Thomas Norris of Winters Run in Baltimore County in the Province of Maryland being blessed be God in perfect health and of a disposing mind and memory do for the better Settling of my Temporal affairs Constitute and appoint this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say Cheifly and first of all I humbly recommend my soul into the Hands of its Merciful Creator wholly trusting in the Mertis of my Blessed Redeemer for a Joyful Resurrection at the last day snd my Body to the earth from whence it came there to be decently Interred by the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. And as for my small Wordly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to Bless me with all I give, bequeath and dispose of in Manner and form. following. First I give and bequeath unto my son John Norris the one-half of my land called Macedon to be laid off to him the said John on that part Where the Great hallow rock lyeth, the aforesaid land unto him the said John Norris, his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Aquilla Norris the other half of Macedon, to be laid off to him this said Aquilla Norris on that part where my dwelling house standeth the said land to him the said Aquilla Norris his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Norris a parcel of land lying on His Lordships Reserve called Turkey Range being fifty four acres of land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said THomas Norris his heirs and assigns for ever. I give and bequeath unto my son Alexander Norris a parcel of land lying in his Lordships Reserve called Hills and Dales being forty seven acres of land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said Alexander Norris his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son James. One Negro girl called Phillis with her increase unto him the said James his heirs and assigns forever. And as for the remainder of my Estate my Will is that after my Just Debts are paid it be equally divided amonst all my children. And lastly I appoint my loving wife Elizabeth Norris. Executrix of this my last will and Testament utterly revoking all other and former wills and Testaments at any time by me before made. Ratifying and Confriming this only for my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal the Twenty-sixth day of December 1757. Signed, Sealed, Pronounced, and declared by the said Thomas Norris for his last will and Testament in presence of us the subscribers... Dan'l Maccomas son of Wm.; Solomon Maccomas, Moses Maccomas..."

3. Harry Alexander Davis, The Norris Family of Maryland & Virginia; Genealogy of Thomas Norris 1361 - 1930 (4 vol. 1941 Washington D.C. Transcript), pg 115-6, Library of Congress, Photoduplication Service, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20540-4570, CS71.N858; Microfilm 88/5447 MicRR 99ft. "The Norris Family" is an amazing work in Genealogy, 1500 pages in four volumes. Only three copies were produced, and one is located in the Rare Books Section of the Library of Congress. Another is to be in the Kansas DAR Library at dodge city, Ks. "Thomas was deeded 17 Nov. 1745 land called "Macedon" by his father, John Norris..."for a consideration amount of money to my content", etc. Thomas evidently acquired additional lands as he devised same to his sons, etc., there does not appear any conveyances covering these lands.. Thomas Norris of Winter's Run, dtd his will 6 Dec. 1767 & it was probated in Baltimore co., 24 Mar. 1761. Elizabeth survived him and he was living 27 Feb. 1769."

4. Gertrude Cleghorn Josserand (Mrs. Guy D.), Kentucky Descendants of Thomas Norris of Maryland 1630 - 1953 and Allied Families ((1916) Edwards Brothers Inc. Ann Arbor, Mich.), pg. 85, New England Historic Genealogical Society, CS/71/N858/1953.

5. Personal Records of Corinne Hanna Diller,

6. Personal Records of Thomas Green III (Date: 5 Dec 1996 , letter), E-Mail: tmgreen@batnet.com. His records refer to paper(s) Library of Congress; asssuming he is refering to 4 Vol. transcript of Harry Alexander Davies. "
: marriage: (MHM 79:174) Will Lib 31:269; Box 10 folder 34; Co. distribution bk. 3:126; Co. Account Bk. 6:127. Appraised at : 1.1.6 1723 May 1 Baltimore co. deed Alexander McComas carpenter & wife Elizabeth to John Norris for 3000 pounds Tabacco sell 'Macedon' (IS #G168). 1750 Baltimore Tax Thomas Norris 100 acres 'Macedon' 50 acres 'Turkey cock alley 1774 Hartford co. Bush River upper hundred tax Elizabeth Norris 1 negro."

DEATH:

7. Will. "THE WILL of THOMAS NORRIS of Baltimore Co. Dated 26 December 1757, Proved 24 March 1761 Spouse of Elizabeth McComas

Transcript of Will Recorded in Baltimore County, Maryland - Will Records, Book 2, Page 357

In the Name of God Amen, I Thomas Norris of Winters Run in Baltimore County in the Province of Maryland being blessed be God in perfect health and of a disposing mind and memory do for the better Setting of my Temporal affairs Constitute and appoint this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say Chiefly and first of all I humbly recommend my Soul into the Hands of its Merciful Creator wholly trusting in the Merits of my Blessed Redeemer for a Joyful Resurrection at the last day and my Body to the earth from whence it came there to be decently Interred by the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. And as for my small Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all I Give, bequeath and dispose of in Manner and form following.

First I Give and Bequeath unto my son, John Norris the one-half of my land called Macedon to be laid off to him the said John on that part Where the Great hollow Rock lyeth, the aforesaid land unto him the said John Norris, his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Aquilla Norris the Other half of my land called Macedon, to be laid off to him the said Aquilla on that part where my dwelling House standeth the said land to him the said Aquilla Norris his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Thomas Norris a parcel of land lying on His Lordships Reserve called Turkey Range being Fifty four Acres of Land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns for ever.

I Give and bequeath unto my son Alexander Norris a parcel of land lying in his Lordships Reserve called Hills and Dales being forty seven Acres of land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said Alexander Norris, his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and bequeath unto my son James Norris. One Negro Girl called Phillis with her increase unto him the said James Norris his heirs and assigns forever. And as for the remainder of my Estate my Will is that after my Just Debts are paid it be equally divided amongst all my Children.

And lastly I appoint my loving Wife Elizabeth Norris, Executrix of this my last Will and Testament utterly revoking all other and former Wills and Testaments at any time by me before made. Ratifying and Confirming this only for my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my Seal the Twenty-sixth day of December 1757. Signed, Sealed, Pronounced and declared by the said Thomas Norris for his last Will and Testament in presence of us the Subscribers. <

Dan'l Maccomas, Son of Wm., Solomon Maccomas, Moses Maccomas

Transcript of Court Attachment to the Will of Thomas Norris as Recorded in Baltimore County, Maryland - Will Records, Book 2, Page 358

March the 24th, 1761 Daniel Maccomas, Son of Wm., Solomon Maccomas, and Moses Maccomas makes Oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that they saw the Testator Thomas Norris sign the foregoing Will & heard him publish & declare the same to be his last Will and Testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound & disposing mind & memory, that they subscribed their respective names as witnesses to the said Will in the presence of the Testator and at his Request. Sworne before Wm. Young, Dcom, Balt. County.

The Widow abides by her Thirds according to Law."

THE WILL of THOMAS NORRIS of Baltimore Co.

Dated 26 December 1757, Proved 24 March 1761

Spouse of Elizabeth McComas

Transcript of Will Recorded in

Baltimore County, Maryland - Will Records, Book 2, page 357

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In the Name of God Amen, I Thomas Norris of Winters Run in Baltimore County in the Province of Maryland being blessed be God in perfect health and of a disposing mind and memory do for the better Setting of my Temporal affairs Constitute and appoint this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say Chiefly and first of all I humbly recommend my Soul into the Hands of its Merciful Creator wholly trusting in the Merits of my Blessed Redeemer for a Joyful Resurrection at the last day and my Body to the earth from whence it came there to be decently Interred by the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. And as for my small Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with all I Give, bequeath and dispose of in Manner and form following.

First I Give and Bequeath unto my son, John Norris the one-half of my land called Macedon to be laid off to him the said John on that part Where the Great hollow Rock lyeth, the aforesaid land unto him the said John Norris, his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Aquilla Norris the Other half of my land called Macedon, to be laid off to him the said Aquilla on that part where my dwelling House standeth the said land to him the said Aquilla Norris his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Thomas Norris a parcel of land lying on His Lordships Reserve called Turkey Range being Fifty four Acres of Land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said Thomas Norris his heirs and assigns for ever.

I Give and bequeath unto my son Alexander Norris a parcel of land lying in his Lordships Reserve called Hills and Dales being forty seven Acres of land more or less the aforesaid parcel of land unto him the said Alexander Norris, his heirs and assigns forever.

Item I Give and bequeath unto my son James Norris. One Negro Girl called Phillis with her increase unto him the said James Norris his heirs and assigns forever. And as for the remainder of my Estate my Will is that after my Just Debts are paid it be equally divided amongst all my Children.

And lastly I appoint my loving Wife Elizabeth Norris, Executrix of this my last Will and Testament utterly revoking all other and former Wills and Testaments at any time by me before made. Ratifying and Confirming this only for my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my Seal the Twenty-sixth day of December 1757. Signed, Sealed, Pronounced and declared by the said Thomas Norris for his last Will and Testament in presence of us the Subscribers. <

Dan'l Maccomas, Son of Wm.,

Solomon Maccomas,

Moses Maccomas

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Transcript of Court Attachment

to the Will of Thomas Norris as Recorded in

Baltimore County, Maryland - Will Records, Book 2, page 358

March the 24th, 1761 Daniel Maccomas, Son of Wm., Solomon Maccomas, and Moses Maccomas makes Oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that they saw the Testator Thomas Norris sign the foregoing Will & heard him publish & declare the same to be his last Will and Testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound & disposing mind & memory, that they subscribed their respective names as witnesses to the said Will in the presence of the Testator and at his Request.

Sworne before Wm. Young, Dcom, Balt. County.

The Widow abides by her Thirds according to Law.

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Sources

• Norris Fam. of Md. By Thom. M. Myers. Newyork, 1916. (119p.): 6, 14-15