Notes for Cornelius Van Der Hoof NORRIS
Throat and voice injured by drinking lime or lye as a child.
1830, Dearborn Co., IN
1843 Had 7 kids in school Clinton co
1844 bought 640 acres in Clinton from Geo C Norris+ Lot 9 in Pence's addition, Frankfort, either for $100 or for $1000.
1860, Clinton Co., IN $4800 in real estate
1870 Clinton Co., IN $9600 in real estate
Kids: 1st wife:
1) William
m Frances Eliza Coleman b 27 Jan 1827; d/o Elias Coleman
2)Richard Wesley b ca 1832 dsp
3)Rachel b ca 1835 dsp
4)Abraham b ca 1838 d 1850
2nd wife:
1)Melissa b ca 1848
m 1) Geo McMasters 2) Gardner
2)Sarah E b ca 1851
m Wm Crawford
3)James Corneliusson b ca 1856
m Belle Hardesty
6 Jun 1848 Guardian of Mary Norris' children, Rachel 12 yrs & Abraham 10 yrs; WHY WOULD HE BE NAMED GUARDIAN OF HIS OWN CHILDREN?? THESE MAY HAVE BEEN A SISTER-IN-LAW'S CHILDREN.
Also, a Cornelius J Norris is listed for 74th regiment, IN Inf - WHO IS THIS??
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Revised: 27 Dec 2004 by Bonnie L Schermer