Benjamin Norris

- 1831

• Name	Benjamin Norris
  Gender	Male
  Death	1831  [1]
  Person ID	I4706	EC Roots
  Last Modified	25 Feb 2021

  
  

  Family	Ann
  Marriage	Abt 1778
  Children	1. Joel Norris,   b. 22 Jun 1779   d. 23 Aug 1856 (Age 77 years)   2. Rachel Norris   3. Mary Norris   4. John Norris   5. Elie Norris   6. Hannah Norris   7. Susan Norris   8. Lydia Norris   9. Elizabeth Norris
  Family ID	F1572	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Feb 2021

  
  

• Sources

  [S62] Frederick County Equity Abstracts, (https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc6000/sc6016/county/index.htm#Frederick), JS-11. 560-575 - NORRIS, LEMMON/LEAMING, VORE, HARDING, BUCKEY, CRIST, DAVIS, EVITT, SMITH - Apr 1832 John NORRIS - Petition for Title Benjamin NORRIS d/ 1831 (will written 27 Apr 1820) widow - Ann s/ Joel NORRIS d/ Rachel w/o Hugh LEMMON/LEAMING - Out of State d/ Mary w/o Mordecai VORE s/ John NORRIS s/ Elie NORRIS - Out of State d/ Hannah w/o John HARDING d/ Susan w/o Elie BUCKEY d/ Llydia wid/o Jacob CRIST d/ Elizabeth w/o Isaac DAVIS, both dec'd .......Ann DAVIS, a minor (All the spouses were not given in the will.) Execs/ widow and son Joel. Witnesses: John TALBOTT, Richard ROBERTS, Elie ELLIOTT. Land - 2 houses and lots in New Market, from Richard POTTS and Gerard COWMAN, trustees for John PANCOAST in 1824 but title was never conveyed. - One lot was on west half of Lot #25, part of William PLUMMER's part; and back lot adjoining the front lot and alley #6; measuring 33 feet on Main St, part of the late Nicholas HALL's part; previously conveyed to Pancoast from John IJAMS Jr (w/ Harriet) in 1822. - Other lot was on east half of Lot #26 on south side of William PLUMMER's part, adjoining John IJAMS, with water rights and brick and log dwelling; previously to Pancoast from Jesse WRIGHT (w/ Margaret) and Samuel WRIGHT in 1822. These lots were purchased after the will was written and were not included in it. Guardian was Elisha NELSON; trustee was John H. M. McELFRESH. On 8 Dec 1832, sale was made to Joseph EVITT for the brick house and lot at $496; and to John H. M. SMITH for the frame house and lot at $110; totaling $606. On 29 Jan 1833, Joel NORRIS testified the widow was upwards of 70 years of age; she received 1/10 or $56.12. Each 1/9 share to the children was $55.90; closed 31 Jan 1833.