Norwood Family

 

 

 

The following Norwood family information is a collection from several sources I have received over the years.  They consist first

·        A letter of Sep 14, 1959, Sue Norwood Pickens, of Jefferson City, TN who sent a history of the Norwood Family to my Aunt Ethel Warren Allen Blankenship.  Page 2.

·        A history from Audrey Warren of Pontotoc, Mississippi with a connection and then a history of General John Norwood and Related Line from the Birmingham Public Library.  Page 7.

·        A Family Tree Maker file of the Descendants of Earl of Wessex Godwin the Norwood Family from Cousin Tom Burch tonburch@aol.com related to the same Norwoods on his father’s side.  Tom collected his information from several Internet and book sources that he documents throughout his file.  I have modified Tom’s Descendants of Earl of Wessex Godwin the Norwood Family with footnotes to tie the supporting information into the appropriate places as you go down the Generations. Page 23.

·        Last “General” John Norwood and Related Lines 1964.  Page 110.

 

 

 

Ronnie Warren

August 7, 2002

Jwarren5@bellsouth.net  


Norwood Family

 

On September 14, 1959, Sue Norwood Pickens, of Jefferson City, Tennessee sent a history of the Norwood Family to Ethel Warren Allen Blankenship.  Ethel’s mother, Viola Demastus Warren’s mother, was a Norwood.  The following letter was sent with the history:

 

                                                                                    Jefferson City, Tenn.

                                                                                    Sept. 14, 1959

 

Dear Ethel,

           

            I told you once that I would send you a copy of the Norwood kin that I have collected if you could give me some records.  I am sorry to have been so long in getting them to you but I kept hoping that I would get more to send.  As you see it is not anywhere complete but I was afraid that if I waited I would not get them to you at all.  I do want all our folks to have all I can find out about them.  I would like so much to have a complete record even to the third and fourth cousins and their children.  If I can not have it printed, I want to have everything ready for some one who can.  Hope you will fill in where I have left it blank, if you know the answers and add to all you know on the Demastus and Warren sides of your family.

            I am enclosing a copy of the things you sent to me.  If you can add anything or correct what I have typed I hope you will send it to me sometime.  It is the loose sheet I am sending.

            We always enjoy our trips back to Alabama but have not been able to make one for about four years for Carl is not able to be out.  He is doing very well but can not exert himself much.  He has not been out of the house since June.

            Give my love to Viola, maybe she will think of something else to tell you about the family.

 

                                                            Sincerely

                                                                                    Sue Norwood Pickens.

 

The Norwood Family

 

From the pamphlet The Norwoods of Kent  by M. C. Sawtelle, the Visitations of Glousesteur 1623, Country Genealogies  by William Berry, British Records Society, and various English parish records, the following is written:

 

The Norwood name was originally North wood, having been assumed by Sir Stephen de Sheppy, son of John to whom King Henry II, of England, gave the manor of Northwood Chasteners in Kent.  Stephen de Sheppy then became known as Sir Stephen de Northwood and built a large manor which for many years remained in the possession of his descendants.  The name through the years became contracted to Norwood.

 

Records of the family are traced back to the thirteenth century form an ancient parchment scroll found in an iron bound oak chest among the rubbish in the lumber room of a castle in Kent written in a fourteenth century hand.

 

The following table in abbreviated form shows the line of descent from:

1.     Sir Stephen de Northwood

2.     Sir Roger de Northwood who died November 9, 1286, and married Bona            Fitzbernard.  He took an active part in the wars of Henry II and Edward I, his brother        Sir John married Joan de Baldemere who died May 26, 1319, leaving a son John.

3.     Sir John was among the barons of the realm summoned to the first Parliament in     England in 1295.

4.     Sir John who married Agnes daughter of Sir William Grandison

5.     Sir Roger who married Julianna daughter of Sir Geoffrey de Say, Feb. 20, 1328 and          died Nov. 6, 1361.

6.     Sir John born 1321, married Joan, daughter of Robert Hare of Faversiam, died Feb.          27, 1379.

7.     James, living in 1379 and married Jane daughter of Clynton.

8.     Myles, whom Captain Tyre says removed from Kent to Glousesstershire and began           the Lockhampton branch of the Norwood family.

 

After two centuries in Kent the Norwoods took root in Glousesstershire.  Captain Tyre, writing from the Grotto, Lockhampton, to Dr. Norwood date Feb. 22, 1923, says, “I have been able to trace Norwoods Lockhampton back to Myles Norwood and believe this man is the first actual connection link, but I am not certain.  I am supported in my view by the fact that the Arms of the Norwoods of Kent without any difference, were confirmed by the Herald’s College to the Norwoods of Lockhampton. From the Visitations of Glousesstershirs.  Harlean Society, London, 1885, pages 177; Genealogist’s Guide, by G.W. Marshall, privately printed, Gilford England. 1905, we are able to continue the line from Miles as follows:

 

9.     John who died 1509 and was marries to Elinor Gifford.

10.   Roger who married a daughter of Sir John Butler, of Badminton, Glousesstershire.

11.   Raffe who married a daughter of a Knight of Sherewsbury.

12.   Henry who married Catherine, a daughter of Sir Robert Throgmorton, of    Worcestershire.

13.   William who married Elizabeth, daughter of William Lygoun of Kadisfield. 

 

With William we have reached the period when parish records were kept and in the Lockhampton Parish records (Glousesstershire 7; 23) we read that William Norwood and Elizabeth married Oct. 18, 1589, and had among their children, Elizabeth.

 

14.   Richard who married Elizabeth daughter of Nicholas Steward. 

15.   John married Francis

16.   Thomas married Dorothy.

 

This concludes the early information in England. The first Norwoods of our family came to America early in the seventeen century.  There were three brothers, a silversmith, a carpenter and a blacksmith.  They were in Massachusetts for a while, then part of them went to Virginia and part to North Carolina.  The parents of Burwell Norwood (our for father) lived in Culpeper County, Virginia.  They may have been in N. C. or S. C. for a while but they are said to have been moved from Culpeper to Alabama.  The census shows that all the children were born in Virginia.  Some of Burwell’s brothers went to Mississippi and some to Tennessee.  Part of the family was in Alabama when the Indians were moved west in 1829.  Those in Alabama shown by the 1830 census are:

 

William Norwood, page. 29, age 50-60

George Norwood next to him, 1m.15-20, f, 15-20.

Jonathan Norwood, page.12, 30-40

 

Census of 1840:

 

Jonathan Norwood, page.10, 2m- 5, 2m 5-10, 2 15-20, 1m 30-40, 1f 15-20, 1f 20-30, 1f 30-40, 1f 70-80.

George Norwood, page25; William Norwood and John Norwood, page 38.

Elizabeth Norwood, page 40. (Elizabeth Glover Norwood, Papa’s grandmother.)

 

The father of Burwell Norwood (Nathaniel Norwood) was killed by two drunken slaves in his own still house in Cilpeper County, Virginia.  Burwell Norwood and several of his brothers moved to Morgan County, Alabama between the years 1832 and 1840.  Some of them came even sooner.  His name does not appear on the 1840 census but that of his wife does appear as head of the household.  We do not know the date of his death as the Bible records were destroyed by fire.  A short time before the beginning of the compiling of these records my sister went to Elliot Cemetery to copy records but could not find the stone.  Some one near the cemetery told her that only a short time before a man was seen taking away a truck full of tombstones to make a foundation for a house.  The ones of Burwell and his wife were part of those taken.  The Sheriff of Morgan County offered a reward for the offender but was not successful in finding him.

 

Burwell Norwood was born about 1789 and died about 1837, He married Elizabeth Glover November 10, 1810, according to Hitshoock’s Bible Analysis, once owned by Richard Weaver Norwood, my grandfather, and given to me by Papa. Elizabeth was born 1791 and died about 1877.  They had sixteen children:

1.     Julia born September 21, 1811 in Virginia,  married Jack J. Ray, lived at Courtland,           Alabama.

2.     William born December 7, 1812, married Eliza McBuffie on August 28, 1851 by   Minister Alex NeSmith.

3.     Benjamin G. born December 22, 1813.  He was in Co. 1, Forty third Regular        Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A.

4.     Elizabeth born July 21, 1816

5.     James W. born July 21, 1816, married first Sarah Tucker on July 7, 851, second   Martha McKelvy on January 14, 1864 by Joseph Shackleford, minister.

6.     Burwell G. born December 12, 1818.

7.     Mary Ann Frances born April 22, 1820, married John Demastus parents of George           Demastus and father of Viol Demastus Warren.

8.     Rebecca G., born January 18, 1822 and married a Demastus.

9.     John G. born January 11, 1823 married Nancy Washer, Eliza Washer, and Addie Terry on October 19, 1869.

10.   Nathaniel born July 17, 1824, married Martha Gallaway on August 7, 1856.

11.   Letitia Jane, born February 18, 1825, married Peter Puryear.  They lived and are   buried at Courtland, Alabama.

12.   George W. born September 16, 1826, married Kate Nolan on July 20, 1852 by J, S. Leggett, minister.  George was in Captain Nelson Pennell’s Rangers, Confederate Army. He is buried near Trinity, Alabama.  He was the father of Cousin Will (William) Norwood and cousin Louise (Lou) Norwood Demastus.  We have information on these two children:           

       

Louise who married George Demastus and lived near Courtland, Alabama and had:          

Laura who married Oscar Allen (a country preacher) and had “Little” George, Harrison and Middy.

Kate who married William Allen and had a son “Big” George   

Lena who married Frank Kimbrough and had Frank, Calvin, Mary, Merl, Lacy, Annie, Ethel, and Ella.

Walter who married Kate Allen and had David and “Little Walter”.

Mary Viola who married Avery August Warren.  Viola and Avery’s children were Leon, Ethel, Luther, Lillie Mae, and James Elton.

Sally who married John Nolan

Eddie (James Edward) who married Susie Victoria Canups. They had 10 children.  The oldest was named James Cleveland.  They called him Little Buddy.  Then came Myrtle, Irene, Lillian, Magdalene, Kathlean, J. D., Troy, Clara Jean and Daniel. Six girls and four boys.  Little Cleveland died at the age of 12 with appendicitis.

Carrie who married Dave Nolan

 

William Norwood who married first wife ?? and had  Sippy Moon and Susie.  William married second Elisa Allen and had  Sssie, Eessie, Pearl, Lilly, Maud, and Leon.

       

Papa said that Cousin Lou, the daughter of George Norwood, and Cousin George Demastus were cousins since George Demastus was the son of John Demastus who married Mary Ann Frances Norwood who was the daughter of Burwell Norwood, also.

 

13.   Henry G. born February 1, 1826 and married a Holland.  He was in the Creek Indian War and later a corporal in Captain Nelson Pennell’s Rangers, Confederate Army Co. H, 5th Mississippi Infantry.

14.   Richard Weaver born April 6, 1830, married Martha Catherine White in the home of         her father Robert Macklin White by the Rev. J. M. McDonald in Moulton, Lawrence      County, Alabama January 19, 1854. and lived in Courtland, Alabama and died there     in 1905.            Richard was a coach maker and an ordained Baptist minister.  He first         owned a home in Mount Moriah community, then moved to Courtland.  He had             patents for the following inventions:  No. 108173, October 11, 1870, a transmitting power.  No. 409648, September 20, 1889, a railroad signal.  No. 46944, December 1,            1891, a nut lock.  The children of Richard and Martha Catherine are:  (a)  Laura Jane        born September 13, 1855 and died September 25, 1857.   (b) Anna Puryear born         February   4, 1857, married Thomas J. Holland they lived at Hime, Alabama she died        May 2, 1926.  (c)John W. born May 29, 1859 died September 10, 1859.  (d)Richard         Weaver Jr. born December 22, 1862 married Mallis Alexander they lived and died in    Texas.  (e) Robert  (f)E. F. born February 18, 1865  (g)Ella Thorn born February 18, 1865 married Mack Rutherford at Lawrence County and lived at Birmingham,   Alabama died December 3, 1939.  (h) Thomas Edward born February 13, 1868,        married Minnie V. Bracken on February 28, 1892 lived at Courtland Alabama died       May 23, 1933. Richard married second Susan I. Gailey on September 29, 1886.  He    was the father of Thomas E. Norwood of Courtland, Alabama.  (I) Eva S. born             January 10, 1873 and died December 2, 1878.

15.   Joseph L. born July 28, 1832, married Margaret M. Dobbins on September 16, 1860       by J. C. Roberts at J. H. Armor home.

16.   Martha Jane born October 30, 1833, married Joe L. Lipscomb on June 16, 1864.             They lived near Moulton, Alabama.  Her son Nathaniel Pilscomb married Julia     Rickens, a sister of Frank Pickens of Moulton, Alabama.  They married at the home      of John Norwood.  Cousin Julia died September 12, 1955 at the age of 90, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Eunice Bradford, Town Creek, Alabama. 

 

Julia Norwood, oldest of the sixteen children told my father, Thomas E. Norwood, of Courtland, Alabama about the trip from Virginia to Alabama in a covered wagon.  She was a very old lady when he was a little boy.

 

The trip took a very long time but the slaves made everyone as comfortable as possible.  The four poster bed with trundle bed to match which was brought with them, was given to Papa and Mama when they were married.  All of their nine children were born in it except Weaver who was born at Town Creek at Grandma’s.  The bed was finally destroyed when new furniture was bought in 1914.

 

Julia Norwood had many silk dresses and other nice things, among them was an umbrella with whalebone ribs.  She married Jack Ray who was very well to do.  They lived near Courtland and owned what was known when I was a child, as The Dubois Place.  She was born in 1811 but the census records of 1850 show them as follows:

Rat, J.J. age 36, born in Virginia, real-estate valued $30 thousand. Agent for Winston.

Julia wife age 36 born in Virginia no children listed.

 

A certificate given to Julia Wray (Ray) stating she has been initiated into the degree of The Holy Virgin, dated April 5, 1852.  Signed W. Leigh, P. G. M. Alabama countersigned by Julia.

While corresponding with Audrey Warren of Pontotoc, Mississippi, we discovered our Norwood family was related, even though we could not make a connection with our Warren family.  The following information was given to me by Audrey Warren in August 1984 and January 1985.

 

19 August 1984

 

Mr. James R. Warren

136 Howle Ave.

Birmingham, Alabama 35214

 

Dear Ron,

 

I am sending a few pages of Norwood information which I told you I had on hand.  I hope that you will write to the Charles S. Norwood, Box 1617 Goldsboro, NC 27530, Director of the Norwood Reunion.  He may be able to give you a vast amount of information, or he may be able to put you in contact with someone working on your Norwood line.

 

I hope to settle down to work again before long -- everything came upon us at once this year, and it seems that it will still be several days before I can get back to my “Grandpa Stuff!”

 

I know that I have your Louisa Norwood somewhere, but it doesn’t seem to be in my Mc Elvany package.  It could be on the 1860 census that I have seen Louisa, I’ll keep looking, and will send whatever I find.  Sometimes just one little item helps a lot.

 

It was so nice getting to meet your family, but I’m still sorry that I did not get to spend enough time to really get acquainted.  I do hope that we can make your Warren reunion next year.

 

From the Norwood Reunion Program, it looks as if they have a fairly nice program set up  I dislike our haphazard program, but at present, nothing can be done.  It could be made into an enjoyable program with little effort.

 

I will be packing the WARREN QUARTERLIES soon.  I hope you will be able to find Robert Warren, son of Old Robert, in Missouri.  Since I found that he moved to Missouri, I have just about given up hope that we tie into this family.  If we do, it would have to be before Old Robert.

 

I’ll be sending the two books as soon as I do a little more searching.  I have really enjoyed these two books, and I do appreciate your letting me keep them.

 

I’ll be getting the QUARTERLIES in the mail within the next two weeks.

 

Please let me know of any new developments--I do hope you found the lost pages you were calling about.

 

Sincerely,

 

Audrey Warren Route 2, Box 253

Pontotoc, Mississippi 38863

Phone: (601)-489-5177

 

Also in the papers Audrey Warren sent this note.

 

Ron,

 

Esperanza, Mississippi was the original name for Hurricane.  The Post Office, Esperanza, was at the foot of the hill, just north of the metal buildings where the reunion was held, when I was a baby.

 

The N. C. (Dollie) Norwood, married Newton Carroll Norwood, my great uncle.  I have his family completely expanded if you need it.

 

Calvin Carroll Norwood, married Peachie Lindsey.  Their son, Robert (Bob) Norwood, married Cordie Warren, daughter of Joseph R. Warren, a brother of my grandfather, James Robert (Bob) Warren.

 

I haven’t found Louis Yet. I know I have the name somewhere.

 

Calvin Carroll Norwood was grandfather of Buck and Stanley Norwood.  You met these two at our reunion.  These pages must be from work done by Ruth Norwood Likins.

 

I have an appraisal of her estate which I am not sending. (Quite wealthy)  She did her banking through my brother in Abilene.  These pages cam from J. W. Mc Elvany whose mother, or grandmother, was a Norwood.  Hope pages are of help.

 

Ruth Likins spent several nights with my parents while working on Norwood family.

 

You may return these pages sometime.  A. W. (Audrey Warren)

 

 

 

On the back of a photocopy of gravestone a note by Audrey Warren.

 

Buck sent me a picture of each gravestone.  He wrote on the back of them as listed below:

A. Gravestone of Robert Laban Norwood and Cordie Warren Norwood in Philadelphia Church Cemetery at Etta, Mississippi.  Robert born August 19, 1876, died May 23, 1932.  Cordie M. born October 25, 1860 died November 26, 1963 

Their Children:

Mable Norwood Dorsett 1906 Pontotoc, Mississippi

Arthur Martin Norwood 1908 Pontotoc, Mississippi

Robert Stanley Norwood 1910 Etta, Mississippi

Dorothy Blanch Norwood Baird 113-1951

James Washington Norwood 1915 Cookeville, Tennessee

Amanda Louise Norwood Kyle 1920 Coldwater, Mississippi

Joseph Holder Norwood 1924 Memphis, Tennessee

Laborn Warren Norwood 1928 Thaxton, Mississippi

 

B. Gravestone of Laban W. Norwood Born 1812 in Thaxton Cemetery, Thaxton, Mississippi.

 

C. Gravestone of Calvin C. Norwood son of Laban W. Norwood in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery,  Etta, Mississippi.  He was known as “Uncle Cal”  Their children called him “Pap”.  He was the father of Robert Laborn Norwood 1876-1932 also Arthur Calvin Norwood 1883-1968 and Ida Norwood Taylor 1891-1958.

 

Audrey, if you go back to Philadelphia Cemetery will you get the dates of Calvin birth and death.  His wife would like to have her name, birth, death. It is so dim and cant see the Name, birth, and death dates. (This was a note from Buck to Audrey)

 

Audrey also sent a wedding portrait of Arthur Calvin and Myrtle Maud Johnson, standing, had this picture taken on their wedding day in 1903.  Posing with them are Robert L. and Cordie Warren Norwood.  Also a Norwood family portrait picturing Cordie Warren Norwood, Robert L. Norwood, Arthur Calvin and Myrtle Maud Johnson Norwood. Seated from left Peachie Caroline Lindsey Norwood, Ida Norwood Taylor, and Calvin Norwood. Picture made around the turn of the century.

 

1860 Pontotoc County Census

household # 1677

 

Robert Lindsey 37        M         Farmer             SC

Pertamy Lindsey           38        F                                  SC

Wilson N. Lindset         16        M                                 SC

Martha E. Lindsey        14        F                                  SC       (married Andrew Jackson Rutledge)

William J. Lindsey         12        M                                 MS

Isabella J. Lindsey        10        F                                  MS

Polly A. Lindsey           8          F                                  MS

Peachy C. Lindsey        4          F                                  MS      (married Calvin Norwood)

Docia A. Lindsey          70        F                                  SC (mother of Robert Lindsey)

 

 

Family Sheet: from Mrs. George H. Likins of 1636 N. 20th St., Abilene Texas 79601

 

Where Info was obtained: Tombstone Record and W. P. N. Norwood Bible

Husband: Washington Pinkney Norwood born 10-14-1836 in Charlotte, N.C. died 5-23-1900 at Ft. Worth, TX, buried Redon Cemeterey, which he gave.  His father Laban W. Norwood, mother Martha Susan Frances Williamson. Wife:  Married 6-22-1856 to Mary Farrar at her parents home, Pontotoc County, Mississippi by Rev. C. G. Ford Pastor M.E.Church So.  She was born 4-3-1838 at Chatham Co. N. C. and died 9-29-1882 and buried in Thaxton Cemetery, Pontotoc. Her father was Jorial Farrar and mother was Mary Louise Clark.  His second wife Priscilla E. Carns born 12-24-1837, died 12-18-1874.  His third wife Julie Phoenix.  Children:  1. Susan Elizabeth Norwood b 2-14-1858 in Mississippi, d 11-7-1858.  2. William Washington Norwood born 11-6-1859 in Miss. died in 1929 married Mary Frances James (Mollie) 3. James Henry Norwood born 4-26-1866 in Miss. died 11-29-1940 married Mary (Maggie) McNarin who died 9-12-1947.  4. Mary Frances (Fannie) Norwood born 3-27-1868 in Miss. died 7-9-1923 Married C. B. Zmc Elvaney.  5. Robert Edward Lee (Bob) Norwood birn 10-28-1870 in Miss. died 9-1-1926 married Maty Elizabeth Tye b 11-29-1876, d 12-5-1954.  6. John Daniel Norwood born 6-20-1873 in Miss. died 9-21-1929 married Mary Frances Railey b 4-24-1879, d 10-10-1938.  7. Martha (Mattie) Priscilla Norwood born 1=19-1876 in Miss. married John Pruitt their daughter Irene Pruitt.  8. Julia Lorena Norwood born 1-19-1878  in Miss. died 9-9-1882 married 2nd to a Mccombs and had four sons and lived at Lampassas, TX.

 

From:  North Carolina Genealogy Summer, 1968, Vol. XIV No. 2

 

THE NORWOOD MURDER

 

From Court Minutes o Northampton County, North Carolina.

Tuesday, September 2, 1794 (pages 126-7)

 

The following Negro Slaves vizt Lewis, Joe, and Davie were brought to the Barr, and charged with having murdered Nathaniel Norwood - whereupon a Jury were impaneled and sworn vizt Benjamin Deberry, Benjamin Howell, William Jones, Thomas Futral, William Bridgers, John Brewer, Joseph Boon, John Futral, Richard Sumner, Joseph Varser, Hailey Broom, Henry Cotton - who say that they are guilty of the Murder for which they stand charged.

 

The Sentence of the Court is that Davie and Joe be hanged by the neck, at 4 o’clock this evening near the Court House, and when dead their Heads to be severed from their Bodies and their Heads stuck up at the cross roads near the Court House - And that Lewis be hanged till nearly dead at 4 o’clock tomorrow at the old field of the deceased, and his Head cut off and his Body burnt to ashes, and his Head stuck upon a Pole at same crossroads.

 

Ordered that the Sheriff see that the said sentence is put into execution.

 

Monday, December 1, 1794 (page 134)

 

Joseph Norwood, Laban Norwood, and William Norwood Orphans of Nathaniel Norwood deceased, came into Court and chose John Ingram their Guardian who entered into Bond f $1,000.00 each with William Jones and Anne Norwood Secys.

 

Ordered that Ann Norwood be appointed Guardian to Tabitha Norwood, Nathaniel Norwood, John Norwood, Winnefred Norwood, Burwell Norwood, and Martha Norwood Orphans of Nathaniel Norwood deceased who entered into bond of $1,000.00 each with John Ingram and William Jones Secys.

 

Page 224

 

 

NORWOOD

 

 

On July 20, 1960, I visited Mrs. S.P. McNairn at her home in Burleson, Texas.  She was very gracious but did not have much information about her Norwood ancestry, however, she did give me the following:

 

Her grandfather was Laborn Layfayette Norwood who came from North Carolina with his widowed mother and settled near Esperanza, Mississippi which is between Ponotoc and Oxford.  He married Miss Susan Williamson from Charlotte, N.C., and to them the following eight children were born:

 

1.     Washington Layfayette Norwood - Ft. Worth, Texas

2.     Mrs. Bell Thomas (Dowdy)

3.     Mrs. Susan Robbins

4.     Miss Elizabeth Norwood - died unmarried

5.     Mrs. John Taylor (Ida Norwood)

6.     Calvin Carroll Calhoun Norwood, m. Peachie Caroline Lindsey (see stone)

7.     William Norwood, Bendon, Tarrant County

8.     James K. Polk Norwood

 

James K. Polk Norwood was the father of Mrs. McNairn.  He married Miss Missouri A. Robbins and to them eight children were born:

 

1.     C.L. Norwood, died May 1960 at Rendon, age 84

2.     Mrs. N.C. (Dollie) Warren, Everman, Texas  (note: Newton Carroll Warren my great uncle, I have family expanded died in Everman, Texas, Audrey Warren)

3.     Mrs. Susan Ella McNairn, b. February 23, 1879, living at Burleson

4.     Mrs. Rilla Adams, widow, Sweetwater, Texas

5.     Mrs. Dovie Story, widow, Burleson, Texas

6.     Mr. J.W. Norwood, b. August 18, 1889.  For many years before his retirement, he was Superintendent of Schools at Burleson, Texas.

7.     Mr. J.J. Norwood, 4141 6th., Ave., Ft. Worth, Texas

8.     Mrs. W.H. Haney, Borger, Texas

 

 

         Mrs. McNairn’s father with his family moved from Mississippi to Rendon, Tarrant County, Texas in 1890.  Many of Mrs. McNairn’s relatives are buried in the Rendon Cemetery.

 

(note:  L.W. Norwood & Martha Susan Francis Frances Williamson, m. 31 July 1834, Mecklenburg Co. N.C. Audrey Warren)

 

has a wife Ann Norwood an nine minor children, (Joseph Laban, William, Tabitha, Nathaniel, John, Winnefred, Burlwell (went to Ala.)  and Martha.)  This William, John, and Joseph were not the same as the in 1792 (see question (5) for the children of Nathaniel Norwood.  They were not of age until after 1800.)

 

“NORTHERN COUNTY, N.C. COURT MINUTES”

 

March Term 1792 - 1796

 

p 25     Juror … Nathaniel Norwood (1792)

p55      Nathaniel Norwood to Wm. Norwood, deed, proven (1792)

p 126   The following negro slaves vis. Lewis, Joe, and Davie were brought to the Barr and charged with having murdered Nathaniel Norwood … and are guilty of murder for which they stand charged.  (1794) (Note a very severe death sentence was given)

p 134   Joseph Norwood, Laban Norwood, and Wm. Norwood,, orphans of Nathaniel came into court and chose John Ingram their guardian in bond of 100 pounds each with Wm. Jones and Anne Norwood, Securities, ordered that Ann Norwood be appointed Guardian of Tabitha, Nath’l John, Winnefred, Burwell and Martha Norwood, orphans of Nath;l Norwood, dec’d who entered into bond of 1000 pounds each with John Ingram and William Jones, Sect.

P 134   On the petition of John Ingram and Mary his wife, it is ordered that Allen Jones, John Rives, Francis Dancy, Benj. Williamson, and Eaton Haynes divide (1794) the real estate of William Norwood, Dec’d among the heirs of Nathaniel Norwood, dec’d agreeable to the will of the testator, and make a report to the next court, and … that the persons appointed as guardians to the orphans of Nathaniel Norwood, dec’d be especially appointed to act in each in suit in behalf of said orphans.

 

P 140   Divided the estate of Nathaniel Norwood (1795)

 

p 142   Estate of Nathaniel Norwood pays for executing Negroes.

 

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY – GUARDIAN AC’CTS.

1781-1802

 

pp        176-177  estate of William Norwood divided among heirs of Nathaniel Norwood.

 

P335    Estate of Nathaniel Norwood mentioned.

 

 

 

24 January 1985

 

 

Ron,

 

I’m finally getting around to sending the latest NORWOOD information.  I had gotten this from Mrs. Harris in December, but have just not had the time to get it in the mail.

 

Please note chart, page 13, and see how it measures up to what you have found previously.

 

You will find Mrs. Harris’ address on page seven-- incase you wish to write her.  She descends from Louisa (young) Norwood and John Taylor.  She may have more on hand than she sent to me.  So, it might be wish to call or write her.

 

You may return pages when you make copies-- no hurry.

 

Again, thank you for the use of your two books.

 

Hope this information helps in some manner.

 

I have found some of my WARREN clan in Smith County, Texas.  They really did get going from Mississippi in a hurry, left in 1850.  I have joined the East Texas Genealogical Society, and the president really has been good about calling and giving me information.

 

Give Nancy and the girls my regards--I enjoyed talking with Nancy a few days ago.

 

Sincerely,

 

Audrey Warren

Route 2, Box 253

Pontotc, Mississippi  38863

Phone:  (601)-489-5177

 

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In Mississippi the Norwoods and the Farrars lived on adjoining farms at a place called Thaxton.  (In old days it was called Buttermilk Springs) It is about half way between Pontorc and Oxford, Miss.  There are deeds filed in both places about property they owned.  Washington Lafayette’s first wife, Mary Farrar is buried in the Thaxton cemetery as are two children who died young, his father Labon W., and her parents Jorial and Mary Clark Farrar.  In William Clark’s will made in Chathom County, N.C. he names his daughter Mary, the wife of Jorial Farrar.  Another grave in old cemetery intrigues me as it is a tomb of rocks with no name and as it is by the Norwood graves I think it must be Laban Norwood’s mother, named Dicia Norwood (born in Virginia) died in 1850.  She was 68 years.

 

by Martha Susan Fransis Williamson Norwood

a note by Audrey:  Martha is correct according to N.&S. marriages by Montgomery C. Clemmens

 

This was written by Ruth Norwood daughter of Robert Edward Lee Norwood son of Washington Lafayette Norwood

 

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The following is from a HISTORY OF TEXAS published after Dec 1894 around 1900. Pages 480-481.

 

William Norwood, a prominent farmer, merchant, capitalist of Tarrant County, Texas, is as truly a self-made man as he is one of unquestionable integrity.  Although he has been a resident of this county only a comparatively few years, he is thoroughly identified with its interests.  It is with pleasure that we present the following sketch of his life in this work:

        W. L. Norwood was born in North Carolina, October 14, 1836, and was reared in Mississippi.  After has marriage, which event occurred in 1856, he settled on a farm and continued farming for some years, with the exception of the time spent in the Confederate service, and for ten years previous to his coming to Texas he was engaged in merchandising in Mississippi.  It was in 1888 that he came to this State.  Upon his arrival here he purchased a farm, and the first year made his home on it.  He then engaged in a general merchandise business at Oak Grove, remained there one year, and in 1891 came to his present locality, Rendon.  Here he bought two farms, and built a store house and moved his stock of goods from Oak Grove to this place, and here he has since conducted his operations with marked success, carrying a fine stock of general merchandise and doing the usual credit business.  He, however, pays cash for all goods.  He also discounts paper, and does his banking business at Fort Worth.  He still retains his first farm, and has three of them rented.

        As has already been stated, Mr. Norwood was a participant in the late war.  He enlisted in 1861, and, as a member of Bradford’s Artillery, went to the front in Virginia, where he remained until the sanguinary struggle closed, taking part in all the Virginia engagements.  At the time of the battle of Gettysburg he was stationed at Richmond.  While on his retreat from Richmond, in April, before the surrender, he and nearly all his company were captured.  He was a prisoner at the time Lee surrendered, which took place on the 9th.  On the 11th he made his escape and returned home, and while at home was paroled.  The war over, he resumed farming, and continued thus occupied until, as above stated, he turned his attention to merchandising.  After the close of the war, he like many of the Southern people, had to begin life over again, his means having all been swept away; but by honest industry and good management he has prospered, and since coming to Texas he has nearly doubled his capital.

        Mr. Norwood’s parents, Labam W. and Susan (Williamson) Norwood, were natives of North Carolina and removed from that State to Mississippi in 1837.  The father was a carpenter by trade.  The ravages of the war swept away his means, and at its close he moved to a farm, where he died that same year, 1865.  His wife came to Texas with her son, where she remained until the time of her death, in 1892.  Little is known of Mr. Norwood’s remote ancestry.  His parents had seven children, namely: W. L.; Martha A. I., wife of W. C. Thomas, resides in Mississippi; Susan, wife of William Robind, also of Mississippi; J. K., a farmer of Tarrant county, Texas, since 1890; C. C., a resident of Mississippi; Louisa, wife of J. W. Taylor, a farmer of Johnson county, Texas, since 1880; and W. A., also of Johnson County.

        Mr. Norwood has been twice married.  His first wife, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Farrar, native of North Carolina, and for some years residents of Mississippi, where both died.  Mrs. Norwood died in September, 1882, leaving a family of six children, as follows:  William W., a merchant of Alvin, Texas; James H., a minister of the Free-will Baptist Church, and a resident of Johnson County, Texas; Mary F., wife of C. B. McElvaney. a farmer of Tarrant County; Robert E. L., engaged in business with his father; and John D. and Martha P., at home.  In the fall of 1893 Mr. Norwood married Miss Priscilla E. Carns, and a second times has he been bereft of a companion, she dying December 18, 1894.

        Politically, Mr. Norwood affiliates with the Democratic party, and has all his life taken a laudable interest in public affairs; and, while he has never been an office seeker, he has filled with fidelity and efficiency a number of public positions to which he has been called.  While in Mississippi he was for twelve years a Justice of the Peace and for six years a County Commissioner.  It was through his influence that a post office was established at Rendon, it was he who gave it its name, and upon its establishment he was appointed Postmaster, which position he still fills.  He is a Knight Templer Mason, and he and his wife and three of their children are members of the Methodist Church, South.

 

From a history BURLESON, TEXAS - FIRST 100 YEARS pages 171,172 and 209.

NORWOOD

 

          Three pioneer families of Burleson - Gulley, Norwood and McNairn - had similar beginnings, working hard foe Burleson, and are fondly remembered for their contributions.  They were not famous people but their unselfish contributions touched the lives of most everyone in the City of Burleson.

        Mr. J. W. Norwood came to Texas from Mississippi in 1890 at the age of one. His family settled in Redon community just east of Burleson.  He had eight brothers and sisters.  Since his mother died while he was very young he was raise by his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. S. P. McNairn, prominent residents of Burleson.

        Mr. Norwood attended school in Burleson and later attended the Polytechnic Preparatory Academy and College in Fort Worth, Texas.  He later finished with a Bachelor and Master’s degree from Texas Christian University.  From the very beginning he knew he wanted to be a teacher and he held teaching positions in various communities around Burleson such as Village Creek, Oak Grove, Paradise, Mary’s Hill, and Egan.  After spending to years serving in the Army during World War I he began teaching in the Burleson School system in 1920 and stayed until his retirement in 1956.  Most of this time he served as the Superintendent of Schools.  During his tenure many changes were made in Burleson and thus many changes were made in the school system.  Due to this foresight in bringing school districts into Burleson through consolidation, the Burleson Independent School system today enjoys a large district from which to draw students and income.

        Mr. Norwood was an avid sports fan and the sport he excelled in was baseball.  However, all sports were encouraged in the schools.  The boy’s and girl’s basketball team repeatedly won top honors.  For many years it was tradition to win top honors in district and go to state.  Many ex-students have fond memories of the sporting events.

        In 1930 Mr. Norwood married Miss Baird Gulley of Burleson.  The new Mrs. Norwood, unusual for that time, was a “Career” woman.  She had worked most of her life in the business world.  She began working in 1917 at the Farmers and Merchant State bank in Burleson for Mr. Martin Chisenhall who ran the bank.  After Mr. Chisenhall’s death Mr. George Bransom assumed control and has been active in some capacity to the present time.  During this period of time the Interurban (railway) between Cleburne and Fort Worth made it possible to commute easily to Fort Worth so she went to work for a larger bank, the Texas National in Fort Worth.  As did many banks during the crash of 1929, the Texas National closed its doors.  She immediately went to work for Mornnig’s and was general bookkeeper for Monnig’s Wholesale for several years until she quit work to raise her family.

        After several years her business training was put to use to help her husband organize and operate the first lunchroom in the public schools in Johnson County.  The lunchroom was started in 1943, during World War II.  By all rights the venture should have been doomed to failure with all the shortages during the war, but apparently it was destined to survive.  A small basement in the gymnasium was converted to seat about 60 students at one time.  However, operation in shifts it was possible to accommodate all children.  The first year and for several years the children were able to eat for 11 cents a meal.  Since the gym basement was much too small and was prone to flooding, a large building was erected on the corner of Dobson and Ellison.  Much more space was available and an average of 600 students were served each day.  For its day it was considered one of the best lunchrooms in the state and on several occasions the state department would use it as an example.

        Mr. and Mrs. Norwood were dedicated to the school system and the students involved.  it was not unusual to see them both actively involved in all the extra-curricular activities associated with the school.  However, they were involved  both civic affairs and church activities.  They attended and served in various capacities at the First Baptist Church of Burleson.

        Mr. and Mrs. Norwood had two children both whom are in the teaching profession.  Dr. James Spencer Norwood is Professor of Biology at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas; and Dr. Frank G. Norwood is Professor of Business Administration at Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, Texas.  Dr. Frank Norwood has been active in civic affairs in Burleson and served as its Mayer from 1972 to 1976.  Submitted by Frank Norwood.

 

 JOHN JINK NORWOOD

 

        John Jink Norwood, son of James Polk and Missouri Ann Norwood, was born at Redon, Texas, October 19, 1893.

        He married Mattie Winnett, daughter of John Thomas and Nancy Virginia Winnett of Oak Grove, Texas.

        John was a blacksmith and a farmer, and resided, north of Burleson, Texas on a farm.  He later moved to Burleson for several years before moving to 4145 6th Ave. in Fort Worth, Texas.

        Two daughters were born o that union, Ouida Inalyn and Lois Virginia Norwood.

Inalyn married Paul Austin son of C. A. Austin and Beulah Austin of Burleson, Texas.  They have one daughter, Paula Sue.  She is married to Gene Lamb and resides in Fort Worth, Texas.

        Lois married Robert Green and resides in San Bernadina, California.  They have four daughters and one son.  Wanda Kaye and Sandra Fay resides in Fort Worth, Ionna Lynn.  Robert Lynn, and Johnny reside in California.

        John and Mattie have five grandsons; John Lindsey, son of Wanda and John Lindsay; Eugene and Steven Olson, sons of Sandra Olson; Michael and Jason, sons of John Lynn Hutto. Submitted by Mrs. Paul Austin.

 

WILLIAM OLIN NORWOOD

 

William Olin Norwood was born in 1895 in Johnson County, Texas, near Lillian.  When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Redan.  He and J. W. Norwood of Burleson were first cousins.

        William Olin’s family came to Burleson to purchase their seed, lumber and groceries.  The Big Four was a good place to buy supplies.

        William Olin married Frances Black.  In the 1950’s Frances worked at the chicken processing plant which was operated by Harold Warren and Winston Taylor.

        The family used two of Burleson’s doctors, Dr. McNarin and Dr. Lawrence Rudd. Submitted by Mrs. Olin (Frances) Norwood.  

 

CAPTAIN WILLIAM WARREN FAMILY

 

In December of 1865, Captain William Newton Warren brought his family to Johnson County.  They had lived in Missouri; bur in 1864, Federal authorities ordered all the family of Confederate soldiers to leave the area.  Joining other families in a wagon train, they came first to Grayson County, where Captain Warren joined them after the war ended in the spring of 1865.

        In 1868, Captain Warren bought a farm in Johnson County, between Joshua and Burleson.  Here, he lived until his death in 1883.  Three of his sons and four of his sons-in-law bought farms near his.

        There were twelve children in the Warren family: nine by his first wife, Sarah Zane Jones; and three by the second wife, Nancy Hammer.  All of these children made good citizens.

        Lewis died early in life as a result of an injury suffered in the collapse of a grandstand at a meeting in Cleburne.  Tom and Lum were successful farmers living in Joshua.  Gus was a teacher and served three terms as county superintendent of Johnson County.  Robert Newton was a successful farmer in Burleson, and served as president of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank from 1927 to 1929.

        The girls married good men and reared good children.  Two of the sisters lived in Joshua; Milly, who married A. F. Eddleman; and Amelia, who married Dr. James Pickett.  Mary married Matt Birdwell and went with him to Palo Pinto County in the early days when Indians were more than a memory.  Etti and her husband, Green Jones, took their family to Oklahoma in the early days of that state.  Effie married Richard Hardesy, and they went to Abernathy, Texas, in the early 1900’s.  Kitty and Betty married and settled in Burleson.  Kitty married A. W. Overton; and Betty married G. W. Bransom. Their son, G. E. Bransom, Sr., is Burleson’s Bicentennial American.

        During this centennial Year, it is good to remember that these descendants of Edward and Elizabeth Warren of Tennessee have contributed to the stability of the area in which they lived.  Submitted by Mable Warren.

 

HAROLD WARREN FAMILY

 

Harold Warren married Melba Taylor, daughter of C. C. and Tollie Taylor, February 15, 1934.  They made their home at the old Warren home place on Warren Street.  They had three children, Priscilla, born May 10, 1937, Charles, born 1941 and Bob, born July 26, 1945.

        Harold and Melba were members of the Burleson Methodist Church.  Melma was a graduate of the University of Texas.  She was a member of Alpha Delta sorority and a member of the Eumathian Club.

        Harold was a graduate of T. C. U.  He farmed in the Burleson area.  He owned and operated a feed store with Harry Rand.the Warren family were well known for their Christmas Open House on Christmas morning.  Many friends and relatives of Berleson and out of town attended every year.  The Open House was followed by a Christmas dinner for the Warren and Taylor families.

        Harold and Melba moved to San Antonio in 1955.  Melba died in (did not receive the next page of this article.)

 

From Genevieve Taylor Harris, 5824 Meadow Crest Dr., Dallas, Texas 75230.

 

        John W. Taylor born Dec. 6,1843 in Ala. and died Sept. 23, 1902 and Louisa C. Norwood born May 19,1849 in Pontotoc, Miss. and died Jan. 8, 1908 were neighbors growing up in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, before and during the Civil War.  John Taylor served in the Confederate Army, and he and Louisa were married about 1868 shortly after the end of the war.  John Taylor spent his early life in his native state of Alabama, and at the age of 14 moved to Pontotoc County, MS, with his father, Howll W. Taylor (b TN ca. 1818) and stepmother Mahala James Taylor.  Louisa, born in Pontotoc Co. MS, was one 8 children of Martha Susan Frances Williamson (1812-1892) and Laban W. Norwood (1813-1865).  Both her parents were born in North Carolina, and they were married in 1834 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

        John Taylor moved his family to Texas in 1877.  At this time they had 3 children; the youngest, Charles C. Taylor, were 3 years old. The family arrived by train in Fort Worth which was the end of the railroad.  This was a strange and unknown country, and after some trouble in finding a convenient conveyance, they made their way about 20 miles south of Fort Worth and settled for a time on the place which was known as the old Hampton residence.  Later Mr. Taylor bought a farm at a community called Prairie Grove in Johnson Co., near Lillian, built a two-story frame house on it for his family.  Three more children were born.  The six were Thomas b. 1869 m. Alice Bryant; Henriettab. April 30,1871,died May 18, 1952never married; Charles Calhoun b. Feb. 19, 1874, m. Tollie Myrtle Chisenhall d. July 14, 1932; Angeline (Ollie) b. Feb 1878 in Johnson Co. TX m. A. James; Lyon Shirley b. Luly 1882 in Johnson Co. TX; and Walter A. B. Nov. 3, 1889 in Johnson Co. TX, m. Katylee Haynes.  Tom married Alice Bryant; Henrietta never married; Charles married Tollie Chisenhall of Burleson; Ollie ran away and married a man named James, who worked for father; Lyon married Gertrude Williams; Walter married Katy Lee Haynes of Cleburne.

        In 1888 Louisa Taylor’s mother Susan Frances Norwood came to Texas with her oldest son, Washington L. Norwood and his family.  Eventually two more of Louisa’s brothers followed.  They were James K. P. and William A..  They all settled near Louisa and John Taylor.  Louisa and John, her mother and brothers and many others of their family are buried in the Redon Cemetery.

 

Family sheet on Laban W. Norwood

 

Laban W. Norwood

b. ca 1813 North Carolina

Married 1834 in Mecklenburg Co. NC

d. 1865 in Pontotc Co. Mississippi buried in Thaxto Cemetery. married: Martha Susan Frances Williamson

b. Feb. 10, 1812

p. b. Mecklenburg Co. NC

d. Nov. 2, 1892

p. d. Redon, Texas and buried there

 

Some of this info from census records and some from pages copied from a book “History of Texas” which said there were 7 children, but I found 8 on census records.

children:

 

1.     Washington L.  m. 1  Mary Farror (mother of his six children buried in Thaxton      Cemetery) 2.  Priscilla E. Carnes 1837-1894 buried Redon Thaxton Cemetery.  3.

        Julia          Phoenix or Grimes?)

        he died May 23, 1909 at Fort Worth and buried Rendon Cemetery.

 

2.     Elizabeth  b. 1839 Miss. (from 1850 census) un-married.

 

3.     Martha A. Isabelle m. W. C. Thomas b. 1841 in Miss.

 

4.     Susanna E. b. 1845 in Miss. m. William Robbins

 

5.     James K. Polk b. 1847 m. Missouri Ann Robbins had 8 children, died Aug. 1926 buried Rendon Cemetery.

 

6.     Louisa C. b. May 19, 1849 in Pontotoc Co. Miss. m. John W. Taylor d. Burleson Tx        buried Rendon Cemetery. had 6 children

 

7.     Caldwell Calhoun b. 1852 in Pontotoc Co. Miss. m. Peachie Caroline Lendsey 3   children 1. Robert Warren 2. Arthur Calvin m Mable Maud Johnson 3. Lda m.             Taylor.

 

8.     William A. b. May 3, 1855 in Pontotc Co. Miss. m. Julia Margaret Parker on Jan. 3,         1883 and buried Rendon Cemetery.

 

Family of Warren Robbins and Elizabeth Cobb

 

Warren Robbins and wife Elizabeth Cobb

 

their Children:

 

1.     Elizabeth Robbins  born 1838 m. Asberry Thomas

 

2.     Matilda Abilene Robbins b. 1840 m. Feb. 22, 1836 to Jesse Frazier

 

3.     William (Bill) Robbins b. 1842 m. Susan Norwood

 

4.     Ella Jane Robbins b. 1844 m. Booker Washington Robbin

 

5.     Martha Robbins b. July  10, 1848, m. 1861 to Ulysses Cicero Norvlin

 

6.     Mary Robbins b. Oct. 25, 1852, m. Jan. 26, 1883 to Jodie L. Sneed, d. Dec. 1, 195?

 

7.     Wiley Robbins b. 1854

 

8.     George Robbins b.1855, m. Nov. 5, 1876 to Jane Owens, d. Dec. 5, 1923

 

9.     Sallie L. Robbins b. March 1, 1856, m. March 1, 1881 to Billy (William) Williams

 

10.   Andrew Jackson (Drew) Robbins b. Nov. 6, 1859, m. March 24, 1887 to Mary Elizabeth (Bittie) Warren daughter of James R. (Bob Zack) Warren

        and Sarah Elizabeth McNeely both buried in Sand Springs Cemetery.

 

11.   Clifford Robbins b.1862

 

 

 

From Tom Burch

Descendants of Earl of Wessex Godwin

Norwood Family

 

Generation No. 1

 

1.  EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN died 1053.  He married GITHA. 

 

Notes for EARL OF WESSEX GODWIN:

See notes on King Edward, the Confessor, son of King Ethelred.

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Godwin married 1020 Githa; he d 1053; was an English Statesman.  His parentage is uncertain, but thought to be a son of Wulfnoth who was a son of Ethelmer who was a son of Ethelric.  Godwin became chief adviser to King Canute; was made earl of Wessex, and was given great wealth and lands.  After Canute's death, Godwin and King Canute's widow, Queen Emma (of Normandy), supported the claims of the throne of her son by Canute, Harthacanute, against those of Harold Harefoot, Canute's son by AElgifu of Northampton.  Godwin apparently permitted the murder of another claimant to the throne, Alfred AEtheling, son of Queen Emma by her first husband, AEthelred II, and brother of Edward (later Edward the Confessor).  This brutality seems to have earned him the enmity of Harthacanute and of Edward, who succeeded Harthacanute.  The king married Godwin's daughter in 1045 and Godwin was the most powerful earl in England.

     

Children of EARL GODWIN and GITHA are:

2.           i.   II2 HAROLD, KING, b. Abt. 1022; d. October 14, 1066, Hastings (bur in Waltham Abbey).

              ii.   EARL OF NORTHUMBRIA TOSTIG.

 

Notes for EARL OF NORTHUMBRIA TOSTIG:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Harold.html

 

             iii.   EDITH, m. THE CONFESSOR EDWARD, KING, 1045; d. 1066, bur Westminster Abbey.

 

Notes for THE CONFESSOR EDWARD, KING:

(From http://www.royal.gov.uk/history/anglos.htm)

In 1042 Edward 'the Confessor' (reigned 1042-66), Ethelred's surviving son, became King. With few rivals (Canute's line was extinct and Edward's only male relatives were two nephews in exile), Edward was undisputed King; the threat of usurpation by the King of Norway rallied the English and Danes in allegiance to Edward. Brought up in exile in Normandy, Edward lacked military ability or reputation. His Norman sympathies caused tensions with one of Canute's most powerful earls, Godwin of Wessex, whose daughter, Edith, Edward married in 1045 (the marriage was childless).

 

These tensions resulted in the crisis of 1050-52, when Godwin (See notes on Godwin in the Norwood line) assembled an army to defy Edward. With reinforcements from the earls of Mercia and Northumberland, Edward banished Godwin from the country and sent Queen Edith from court. Edward used the opportunity to appoint Normans to places at court, and as sheriffs at local level. William duke of Normandy may have been designated heir. However, the hostile reaction to this increased Norman influence brought Godwin back. Edward subsequently formed a closer alliance with Godwin's son Harold, who led the army as the King's deputy (he defeated a Welsh incursion in 1055) and whom Edward may have named as heir on his deathbed.

 

Warding off political threats, England during the last 15 years of Edward's reign was relatively peaceful. Prosperity was rising as agricultural techniques improved and the population rose to around one million. Taxation was comparatively light, as Edward was not an extravagant king and lived off the revenues of his own lands (approximately £5,500 a year) - nor did he have to pay for expensive military campaigns. Deeply religious, Edward was responsible for building Westminster Abbey (in the Norman style) and he was buried there after his death in 1066. "1066 the Year of Conquest", by David Howarth (1977), pg 30-31

 

More About THE EDWARD and EDITH:

Marriage: 1045

 

             iv.   SVEIN.

             v.   GYRTH.

             vi.   LEOFWINE.

            vii.   WULFNOTH HAROLD.

           viii.   GUNNHILDRE HAROLD.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

2.  II2 HAROLD, KING (EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1022, and died October 14, 1066 in Hastings (bur in Waltham Abbey).  He married EDITH SWANNASCHELLS Abt. 1042.  She died Unknown.

 

Notes for II HAROLD, KING:

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{From http://www.royal.gov.uk/history/anglos.htm)

(See King Edward, the Confessor, son of King Ethelred)

On Edward's death, the King's Council (the Witenagemot) confirmed Edward's brother-in-law Harold, Earl of Wessex, as King. With no royal blood, and fearing rival claims from William duke of Normandy and the King of Norway, Harold had himself crowned the day after Edward's death. In September, Harald of Norway (aided by Harold's alienated brother Tostig, Earl of Northumbria) invaded England and was defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge near York. Meanwhile, William duke of Normandy (who claimed Harold had acknowledged him in 1064 as Edward's successor) had landed in Sussex. Harold rushed south and, on 14 October 1066, his army was defeated near Hastings and he was killed.  (See William the Conqueror’s notes)

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Harold, b 1022? d 1066, King of England, rival of William I (William the Conqueror).  Harold was the son of Godwin, earl of Wessex.  He belonged to the most powerful noble family of England in the reign of EDWARD THE CONFESSOR.  Through Godwin's rise, Harold was made earl of a part of East Anglia.  The fall of Godwin in 1051 however, involved the family and all went into exile.  Harold went to Ireland where he recruited a strong force and brought it to the English coast.  In 1053 he joined his father and brothers in the expedition against England.  Godwin recovered power and Harold was restored to his old earldom.  He was not as high in the favor of the king as was his brother, Tostig, but his succession in the earldom of Wessex and to great estates at his father's death made Harold the most powerful figure in England except the king, and Harold aspired to become heir to the throne.  Harold gained some glory by a great campaign against the Welsh leader, Gruffyd Ap Llywelyn in 1062-63.  About this time Harold, on a ship in the English Channel was driven by an adverse wind to the coast of Ponthieu.  The count of Ponthieu seized him but was, as William's vassal, forced to surrender Harold to William of Normandy.  Harold was compelled to take an oath to support William's candidacy to the English throne, and also agreed to marry William's daughter.  Returning to England, Harold renounced his oath as one of coercion.  When the Northumbrians revolted against Harold's brother Tostig (made earl of Northumbria in 1055), and chose Morkere in his place as earl of Northumbria, Harold took Morkere's part.  The family was thus divided when EDWARD THE CONFESSOR  died, naming Harold as heir instead of Edgar Atheling.  Harold succeeded to the throne also as the choice of the council.  William of Normandy immediately undertook an invasion.  At the same time, Tostig, with Harold III of Normandy, invaded England from the north.  Harold went north and soundly defeated them on 25 Sep 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, in which both Tostig and Harold III were slain.  The harassed king hurried south to oppose William who had landed at Pevensey.  Harold established his forces in hastily built earthworks near Hastings.  They fought valiantly but were finally put to rout and Harold himself was killed.

The recorded Norwood history begins at the time of William The Conqueror.  The romance of King Harold of England and Edith Swannaschells lasted all their lives.  When King Harold was killed by William in the Battle of Hastings on 14 Oct 1066, it was Edith who recognized him among the dead.  Alnod Cilt (aka Jordanus de Scapeia), of Swedish and Danish descent, the reputed oldest son of King Harold and Edith, took refuge with his mother at Minster Abbey on the Isle of Sheppey during the reign of William.  The Isle of Sheppey is north of Kent, near the mouth of the Thames River.  It is about ten and one half miles long from east to west and about five miles wide from north to south.  It is low lying, just above sea level, very fertile and most of it is treeless.  There is a small strip of timber on the north side.  In the north center of the island is an elevation of about two hundred feet.  The island is separated from the mainland by the river today.  The prong that separates it is called Swale.  The island received it's name from the fact that many sheep were raised there as they are today.  The name, Jordanus, or Jordan, is thought to have been assumed after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land where he bathed in the River Jordan.

 

More About II HAROLD and EDITH SWANNASCHELLS:

Marriage: Abt. 1042

     

Child of II HAROLD and EDITH SWANNASCHELLS is:

3.           i.   JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), b. Abt. 1042, of Sheppy; d. Abt. 1126, buried in Minster Church.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

3.  JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY) (II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1042 in of Sheppy, and died Abt. 1126 in buried in Minster Church.

 

Notes for JORDANUS (JORDAN DE SHEPPY):

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Jordanus.html

Also known as Alnod Cilt - "...buried in Minster Church where his tomb remains without any inscription or memorial though it at one period the coat of arms which the family afterward bore..."

 

     

Children of JORDANUS (JORDAN DE SHEPPY) are:

4.           i.   STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, d. Abt. 1196.

              ii.   WILLIAM DE NORTHWOODE.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

4.  STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE (JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) died Abt. 1196.  He married (1) FEDIVE DE BERGES.    He married (2) JOAN. 

 

Notes for STEPHEN DE NORTHWOODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodiv.html

The Norwood family built two manor houses, the manor on the Isle of Sheppey was known as "Norwood Manor" within Sheppey.  Stephen de Northwode built a manor in the Parish of Milton.  It was known as "Norwood without Sheppey" and also known as "Norwood Chasteners."

Stephen, son of Jordan de Sheppey, who lived in the reigns of Richard I and King John, obtained a grant from the crown and built a mansion here, which he moated round and encompassed with a park, well wooded and stored with abundance of deer and wild boars.  Hence he assumed the name of Northwode, which was borne by all his descendants.  Stephen, the son of Jordan de Sheppey and Cicely,

   married 1) Fedive de Berges, widow of John de Landries

   married 2) Joan_____

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From  http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

       "The first time the surname Norwood occurs is in a court case in the year 1206. At this time, Stephen is also recorded as Stephen, son of Jordan of Sheppey or Stephen son of Cecily. The earliest dated occurrence of Stephen is in the tax rolls for the years 1198-1202 still existing in the public record office in Chancery Lane, London. He occurs with his mother, Cecily, and his brother William. Since Jordan is not mentioned, he is assumed to be dead by this time." Stephen's approximate birthdate of 1165 is based on the fact that he paid to have King John reconfirm his grants that he received from King Richard I around the year 1185. He would have had to be of age at that time so his birthdate is guessed to be the near 1165 figure. [James Dempsey, "Norwood - Northwood families of Kent Warwickshire and Gloucestershire", 1987]

 

 

       Stephen's name can be found in a variety of ways because before the year 1200, the use of surnames or spelling had not been rigidly adopted. In tax rolls for the years 1214 and 1219, Northwood Manor has become well known enough for Stephen to identify himself as "Stephen of Norwood".

 

Notes for JOAN:

From http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

Possible other children, nephews or cousins: Stephen de Northwode & John, son of this Stephen; Thomas de Northwode; and Maurice de Northwood.  More details on these people can be found in "Norwood - Northwood families of Kent, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire" by James G. Dempsey.

 

Joan's family name is not known but as there were no known marriages between the Northwoods and the Cobhams, Peyforers or Shirlands, she might have been from one of those families.

     

Child of STEPHEN DE NORTHWOODE and FEDIVE DE BERGES is:

5.           i.   ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, b. Abt. 1190; d. November 09, 1286, buried Minister Abbey.

 

 

Generation No. 5

 

5.  ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD (STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1190, and died November 09, 1286 in buried Minister Abbey.  He married BONA FITZ BERNARD.  She died Unknown.

 

Notes for ROGER DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodv.html

Sir Roger de Northwode was a minor at his father's death, he was of age in 1247.  In Sep 1275, he was knighted; he was commissioned for many public services.  He was in charge of Dover Castle prior to 8 Jan 1259.  In Sep 1265 he was a knight commissioned in Kent to take the lands of the rebels into the king's hands; served as steward of Archbishop of Canterbury.  From 1275 or 1276 until his death he was Baron of the Exchequer.  Sir Roger took an interest in the old monastery of St. Sexburge for it had been long neglected.  He made many repairs and donated to the monastery, "wherefore among the servants of God, he is to this day called the restorer of that house."  Sir Roger died 9 Nov 1286 and is buried at Minster.  Sir Roger Norwood married Bona Fitzbernard, aka Bona de Waltham.  Adding to his wealth, Bona brought to her husband the Manors of Shorne and Thornham.

 

Roger, according to a plaque on the wall in the keep of Dover Castle (1979), was listed as the 32nd Constable of Dover Castle for the period 1255-1258. For a translation of the Charter from King Henry III to Roger de Northwood in which the King grants to Roger over 500 acres of land in various size parcels, refer to James G. Dempsey's "Norwood - Northwood families of Kent Warwickshire and Gloucestershirfe. The Charter is dated January 18, 1257 at Westminster.

 

 

Notes for BONA FITZ BERNARD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodv.html

http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

Bona, alias Bonnefille or Banafilia, ('good daughter') was the sister and heir of John de Waltham in 1265, and daughter of Henry de Waltham or Wautham. Bona was possibly a granddaughter of Ralph FitzBernard and Alianora de Thruham, heiress of Binbury and Thurnham Court. [James G. Dempsey, "Norwood - Northwood families of Kent Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.]

     

Children of ROGER DE NORTHWOOD and BONA BERNARD are:

6.           i.   JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, b. June 24, 1254; d. May 26, 1319, buried Minister Abbey.

              ii.   HENRY NORWOOD.

             iii.   JOAN NORWOOD.

 

 

Generation No. 6

 

6.  JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR (ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born June 24, 1254, and died May 26, 1319 in buried Minister Abbey.  He married JOAN DE BRADLESMER, LADY.  She was born Abt. 1242, and died June 02, 1291 in buried Minister Abbey.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD, SIR:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

Lord John de Northwode, son of Sir Roger and Bona de Northwode, was b 24 Jun 1254, d 26 1319 buried Minister Abbey; Sheriff of Kent 1292-1300; married Lady Joan Badlesmere, d 2 Jun 1391, buried Minister Abbey.  This marriage added a great deal to the family fortune for she owned the manors of Horton near Canterbury and Beausfelde near Dover in the county of Kent.  She also possessed certain tenements in Southwarke in the county of Surry and Rents in the City of London.  Joan Badlesmere was probably the daughter of Giles de Badlesmere and therefore the sister of the infamous Bartholomew de Badlesmere who was hung for treason 14 Apr 1322.  Sir John de Northwode was summoned 8 Jun 1294 with about sixty others to advise the king on urgent affairs.  He was summoned for military service abroad in 1297 and 1298.  He was sent to Scotland on military service.  He was knighted at Carlaverock in 1300 by Edward I.  In 1308, he and his wife were summoned to the coronation of Edward II.  He was summoned to Parliament 8 January 1312/3 to 20 March 1318/9 where he was given the title Lord Northwode.  In Jun 1317, with his son, John, and six other Kentish notables, he went to Dover to meet the cardinals, Sir Luke de Flisco, Deacon of St. Mary in Via Lata and Sir Gauselin Johannis, Priest of SS. Marcellus and Peter, sent to England at the king's request to work for peace between England and Scotland.

 

Notes for JOAN DE BRADLESMER, LADY:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

   This marriage added a great deal to the family fortune for she owned the manors of Horton near Canterbury and Beausfelde near Dover in the county of Kent. She also possessed certain tenements in Southwarke in the county of Surry and Rents in the city of London.

 

   Buried Minister Abbey. Joan, at the time of her marriage was lady of the manors of Horton near Canterbury and Beausfield (Whitfield) near Dover. Because of her age she was probably a daughter of Giles de Badlesmere and therefore a sister of the infamous Bartholomew de Baldlesmere who was hung for treason on April 14, 1322.

     

Children of JOHN NORWOOD and JOAN DE BRADLESMER are:

7.           i.   JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1279; d. Before. September 08, 1318.

              ii.   JAMES DE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for JAMES DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

 

             iii.   THOMAS DE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for THOMAS DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

 

             iv.   RICHARD DE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for RICHARD DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

 

             v.   SIMON DE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for SIMON DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

 

             vi.   HUMPHREY DE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for HUMPHREY DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvi.html

 

 

Generation No. 7

 

7.  JOHN7 DE NORWOOD (JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1279, and died Before September 08, 1318.  He married AGNES DE GRANDISON, LADY 1306, daughter of WILLIAM GRANDISON and SIBYL TREGOZ.  She died December 04, 1348.

 

Notes for JOHN DE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

Sir John de Northwode, b ca 1276, d 1318, son of Lord John and Lady Joan de Northwode, married 1306, Agnes Grandison, d 4 Dec 1348, daughter of Lord William Grandison and his wife Sibyl Tregoz.  On 3 Feb 1308, Sir John and his wife were summoned to the coronation of Edward II.  Sir John d before 8 Sep 1318, which was before his father's death.

 

Notes for AGNES DE GRANDISON, LADY:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

Her uncle, Sir Otho Grandison, was the famous knight, diplomat and confidant of several English kings"

 

More About JOHN DE NORWOOD and AGNES DE GRANDISON:

Marriage: 1306

     

Children of JOHN DE NORWOOD and AGNES DE GRANDISON are:

8.           i.   ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, b. March 26, 1307; d. November 05, 1361.

              ii.   WILLIAM DE NORTHWOOD, b. Abt. 1312.

 

Notes for WILLIAM DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

 

             iii.   THOMAS DE NORTHWOOD, b. Abt. 1314.

 

Notes for THOMAS DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

 

             iv.   ROBERT DE NORTHWOOD, b. Abt. 1315; d. Abt. June 1325.

 

Notes for ROBERT DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

 

             v.   ORTHO DE NORTHWOOD, b. Abt. 1319; d. Abt. November 13, 1360.

 

Notes for ORTHO DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodvii.html

Ortho de Northwode, b ca 1319 (after his father's death) d by 13 Nov 1360; named after his great uncle, Sir Otho Grandison, the famous knight, diplomat and confidant of several English kings.

 

 

Generation No. 8

 

8.  ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD (JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born March 26, 1307, and died November 05, 1361.  He married JULIANNA DE SAYE Abt. 1321, daughter of GEOFFREY DE SAY and IDONIA DE LEYBURNE.  She died February 20, 1328/29.

 

Notes for ROGER DE NORTHWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodviii.html

Roger de Northwode, b 26 Mar 1307,one of the most interesting of our early ancestors, son of Sir John and Agnes de Northwode.  The Norwood family was very prominent and held in high regard.  Lady Idonia de Leyburne de Say, widow of Geoffrey de Say, wanted to make sure that her daughter Juliana de Say married Roger de Northwode; Idonia gained control of Roger's guardianship and the marriage took place before he was 14 years of age.  He was a father about the time he was 14 years old.  It is through the marriage of Roger de Northwode and Juliana de Say that their descendants claim descent from an earlier Geoffrey de Saye, who was a Magna Charta Baron.  Geoffrey de Saye, 11th Magna Charta Surety was b ca 1155, son of Geoffrey de Saye I.  It was a Geoffrey de Saye, three generations later, who married Idonia de Layburn, and heiress of the Bigood family who brought the estate of Knoll, Kent into the de Saye family.  Knoll house is one of the show places of England at the present day.  The de Leyburn family was an outstanding and well-connected family.  Thomas de Leyburn, brother of Idonia de Leyburn de Say, married Alice de Toni, daughter of Ralph de Toni and Lady Alice de Bohun.  After the death of Sir Thomas de Leyburn, his widow, Lady Alice de Toni Leyburn, married Guy Beauchamp, 2nd Earl of Warwick, as his second wife.  Sir Geoffrey de Say, son of Lady Idonia de Leyburn de Say, married Maud de Beauchamp, daughter of Guy de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, by his first wife.  Juliana de Say de Northwode d 20 Feb 1329.  In all, Roger de Northwode married five times.  Each marriage was a very profitable one.  Roger de Northwode received his inheritance on 26 Apr 1327.  In 1334 he was sent to Scotland.  He held several public offices and on 3 Apr 1360, he was summoned to Parliament by Edward III.  After Juliana's death, Roger married Elizabeth, widow of Richard Foliot, and daughter of John de Segrave on 25 Jun 1331.  She d 11 Dec 1335 at Canterbury and is buried in Sheppey.  His third marriage was to Margaret, widow of Sir Nicholas Halgton.  Lady Margaret and her husband, Sir Nicholas, had two daughters; Beatrice married Sir Ralph St. Leger and Margaret married Sir Roger de Northwode, son of Lord Roger de Northwode and his first wife, Juliana de Say.  These two marriages have caused confusion of the two Margarets and the two Rogers.  Lady Margaret, wife of Lord Roger de Norwode, died after an accident on 31 Dec 1340.  She was watching persons digging into a fox hole to get a fox.  The dirt caved in on her and she was buried.  It took some time to rescue her.  She did not die then but later died of injuries that she had received.  Soon after Easter in 1342, Lord Northwode married a fourth wife, Joan, widow of Thomas de Faversham.  Joan d May 1356.  On 1 Aug 1356 Lord Northwode married for the fifth time to Agnes, daughter of Robert de Stone of Dartforth and widow of Sir John de Cobham.  Lord Roger de Northwode d 5 Nov 1361.

 

More About ROGER DE NORTHWOOD and JULIANNA DE SAYE:

Marriage: Abt. 1321

     

Children of ROGER DE NORTHWOOD and JULIANNA DE SAYE are:

              i.   ROGER9 DE NORTHWODE, b. Abt. 1323; d. Bef. 1373; m. MARGARET HALGTON.

 

Notes for ROGER DE NORTHWODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodviii.html

 

Notes for MARGARET HALGTON:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodviii.html

 

              ii.   GEOFFREY DE NORTHWODE, b. Abt. 1325; d. Bef. 1361.

 

Notes for GEOFFREY DE NORTHWODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodviii.html  "no heirs"

 

9.          iii.   JOHN DE NORTHWODE, b. Abt. 1326; d. February 27, 1378/79.

             iv.   AGNES DE NORTHWODE, b. Abt. 1327; d. Bef. 1361.

 

Notes for AGNES DE NORTHWODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodviii.html  "no heirs"

 

 

Generation No. 9

 

9.  JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE (ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1326, and died February 27, 1378/79.  He married JOAN HERE Abt. 1350, daughter of JOHN HERE.  She was born in of Faversham.

 

Notes for JOHN DE NORTHWODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

Sir John de Northwode, b 1321, son of Lord Roger and Juliana de Northwode, served in France in 1355 and 1359.  Sir John was summoned to Parliament from June 1363 to 28 Dec 1375 by Edward III.  In 1369 Sir John was a joint commissioner to muster all men-at-arms to serve for the defense of Sheppey.  Sir John de Northwode, Lord Northwode, d 27 Feb 1378/9.  No further summonses to Parliament were issued to this family.  In 1350, Sir John married Joan, daughter of Robert Here (Hare/Hart) of Faversham

 

Notes for JOAN HERE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

 

More About JOHN DE NORTHWODE and JOAN HERE:

Marriage: Abt. 1350

     

Children of JOHN DE NORTHWODE and JOAN HERE are:

              i.   ROGER10 DE NORTHWODE, SIR, b. Abt. 1355; d. Aft. September 07, 1398.

 

Notes for ROGER DE NORTHWODE, SIR:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

Sir Roger de Northwode, b ca 1355, was about 23 or 24 years old at his father's death.  In 1385 and 1386, Sir Roger was joint commissioner to plan for the protection of Kent.  About Jan 1385/6 Sir Roger set out for Spain in the company of the Duke of Lancaster, King of Castile.  Sir Roger married Eleanor, daughter of Arnold Savage, about 1372.  Sir Roger died some time after 7 Sep 1398 and the property was inherited by John de Northwode, son of Roger's brother, William.

 

10.         ii.   JAMES NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1360; d. Abt. 1416.

11.        iii.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1360; d. 1406, bur Bradhurst, England.

             iv.   JULIA DE NORTHWODE, b. Abt. 1362; d. Unknown; m. JOHN DIGGE, Bef. 1373; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for JULIA DE NORTHWODE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

 

Notes for JOHN DIGGE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

 

More About JOHN DIGGE and JULIA DE NORTHWODE:

Marriage: Bef. 1373

 

             v.   JOAN DE NORTHWODE, m. JOHN DENGEYNE, SIR, Bef. 1373; b. of Cambridge, England.

 

More About JOHN DENGEYNE and JOAN DE NORTHWODE:

Marriage: Bef. 1373

 

 

Generation No. 10

 

10.  JAMES10 NORWOOD (JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1360, and died Abt. 1416.  He married MARGARET GRALLE, daughter of ROBERT GRALLE and MARGERY PEPLESHAM.  She died Unknown.

 

Notes for MARGARET GRALLE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodx.html

     

Children of JAMES NORWOOD and MARGARET GRALLE are:

              i.   JOHN11 NORWOOD, d. Unknown; m. ELIZABETH MARTIN; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxi.html

John Norwood, b 1405, and was only 11 years old when his cousin, John Northwode, son of his uncle, William Northwode, died.  John's father, James,. was dead so John Norwood inherited the property when he was only 11 years old.  He married Margaret Martin, daughter of Judge John Martin and his wife, Anne Boteler.  John and Margaret Martin had a son, John Norwood.  John Norwood, son of John Norwood and Margaret Martin, inherited the Norwood property at his father's death.  He married Elizabeth Frogenall.  John Norwood died in 1496.  He and his wife are buried in Milton Regis Church and have splendid brasses on their tombs.  Their children:

     1.  John Norwood, d young

     2.  Joan Norwood married Sir John Norton

     3.  Elizabeth Norwood married John Bailey

 As there were no sons who survived, the Norwood property was left to their oldest daughter, Joan Norwood.  She married Sir John Norton and the Norwood property went to the Nortons.

 

 

Notes for ELIZABETH MARTIN:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxi.html

 

12.         ii.   JAMES NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1405; d. Abt. 1489.

 

 

11.  WILLIAM10 NORWOOD (JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1360, and died 1406 in bur Bradhurst, England.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html  "5th Baron, did service at the Battle of Agincourt and Vermeuil."

 

     

Children of WILLIAM NORWOOD are:

              i.   ELIZABETH11 NORWOOD.

 

Notes for ELIZABETH NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

 

              ii.   ELEANOR NORWOOD.

 

Notes for ELEANOR NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

 

             iii.   JOHN NORWOOD, BARON.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD, BARON:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodix.html

John Northwode, 6th Baron, inherited the Northwode property left by his uncle, Roger de Northwode.  This John Northwode married Alice Ikelington.  They had no children; John died 23 Apr 1416; at his death, the Norwood property passed to his cousin, John Norwood, son of his uncle, James Norwood.

 

 

 

 

Generation No. 11

 

12.  JAMES11 NORWOOD (JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1405, and died Abt. 1489.  He married JANE CLYNTON. 

 

Notes for JAMES NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxi.html

James Norwood, 2nd son of James Norwood and Margaret Gralle, was born between 1405 when his brother John was born and 1416 when his father James died.  Little research has been done on this second son of James and Margaret Gralle Norwood.  Sir Robert Atkyns: "The Ancient and Present Sate of Gloucestershire", publ 1712; wherein he traced the Norwood family from Jordanus de Sheppey of the Isle of Sheppey to Kent in the reign of King Henry II to the Norwoods of Leckhampton Manor in Gloucestershire (p. 531) stated:

     "James de Northwode, last son of Sir John, married Margaret and co-heiress of Robert Gralle of Gralle in the County ofSuffex.  James de Northwode was his son, whose wife was Jane, daughter of Clynton, as appears on her tomb in the church of Milton.  His son was John de    Northwode, Esq., whose wife was Elizabeth, daughter and co-heiress of Miles of Elton, son of Sir John Elton who had the Manor of Gilling.  He died 4H7 1489 and lyes buried at Milton Church."

 

Notes for JANE CLYNTON:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxi.html

     

Child of JAMES NORWOOD and JANE CLYNTON is:

13.         i.   JOHN12 NORWOOD, SIR, b. Aft. 1401, Coventry, Warwickshire, England; d. 1489, bur Milton Church, England.

 

 

Generation No. 12

 

13.  JOHN12 NORWOOD, SIR (JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Aft. 1401 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, and died 1489 in bur Milton Church, England.  He married ELIZABETH DE ETTON 1433 in Gilling-in-Ryedale, Yorkshire, England, daughter of MILES DE ETTON.  She was born Abt. 1409 in Gilling Castle, Yorkshire, England, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD, SIR:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxii.html

John Norwood, son of James and Jane Clynton Norwood, married Elizabeth Elton, daughter of Miles Elton, who was the son of Sir John of Elton.  John Norwood d in 1489 and is buried at Milton Church.  John Norwood left a will in Kent.  The will is recorded in the Public Records Office in London.

 

Notes for ELIZABETH DE ETTON:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxii.html

 

More About JOHN NORWOOD and ELIZABETH DE ETTON:

Marriage: 1433, Gilling-in-Ryedale, Yorkshire, England

     

Children of JOHN NORWOOD and ELIZABETH DE ETTON are:

14.         i.   JOHN13 NORWOOD, SIR, b. Abt. 1440, Coventry, Warwickshire, England; d. Abt. 1509, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.

              ii.   THOMAS NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1443.

             iii.   MILES NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1448.

 

 

Generation No. 13

 

14.  JOHN13 NORWOOD, SIR (JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1440 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, and died Abt. 1509 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.  He married ELEANOR GIFFORD Abt. 1469, daughter of JOHN GIFFORD.  She was born Abt. 1450 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England, and died Abt. 1496 in Cheltonham, Gloucestershire, England.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD, SIR:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxiii.html

John Norwood, d ca 1509, son of John and Elizabeth Elton Norwood, went to Gloucestershire.  John Norwood courted and married Eleanor Gifford, d ca 1496, daughter of Sir John and Ann Gifford, a powerful family of Gloucestershire.  Eleanor brought Leckhampton Manor to the Norwood family.  Leckhampton was built in the fourteenth century; the unique Tudor chimneys and the fine perpendicular porch were added by John Norwood.  For more than 300 years, the Norwood family lived here in great splendor, and although they suffered with the Royalists in the Civil Wars, they again came into their own at the restoration of Charles II.  For generations this branch of the Norwood family continued to make successful marriages that connected them to the Nobility and the Royalty of England.  Among these families are the Lygons of Madresfield Court in Worcestershire, the Throckmortons of Caughton Court in Worcestershire, the Berkeleys of Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire and John, Duke of Lancaster, son of Edward III, King of England.

 

Notes for ELEANOR GIFFORD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxiii.html

http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

Eleanor brought Leckhampton Manor to the Norwood family. It was built in the fourteenth century. The unique Tudor chimneys and the fine perpendicular porch were added by John Norwood. For more than 300 years , the Norwood family lived here in great splendor and, although they suffered with the Royalists in the Civil Wars, they again came into their own at the restoration of Charles II. For generations, this branch of the Norwood family continued to make successful marriages that connected them to the Nobility and the Royalty of England. Among these families were the Lygons of Madresfield Court in Worcestershire, the Throckmortons of Caughton Court in Worcestershire, the Berkeleys of Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire and John, Duke of Lancaster, son of Edward III, King of England.

 

More About JOHN NORWOOD and ELEANOR GIFFORD:

Marriage: Abt. 1469

     

Children of JOHN NORWOOD and ELEANOR GIFFORD are:

              i.   WILLIAM14 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1475.

15.         ii.   ROGER NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1479; d. July 13, 1512, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.

 

 

Generation No. 14

 

15.  ROGER14 NORWOOD (JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1479, and died July 13, 1512 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.  He married ALICE BUTLER, daughter of JOHN BUTLER and ALICE LANGSTON.  She was born 1496 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for ROGER NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxiv.html

 

Notes for ALICE BUTLER:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxiv.html  "or Alice Boteler"

     

Child of ROGER NORWOOD and ALICE BUTLER is:

16.         i.   RALPH15 NORWOOD, b. September 14, 1505, of Leckhampton, England; d. Abt. 1560.

 

 

Generation No. 15

 

16.  RALPH15 NORWOOD (ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born September 14, 1505 in of Leckhampton, England, and died Abt. 1560.  He married JANE KNIGHT Abt. 1522, daughter of HENRY KNIGHT.  She was born in of Shrewsbury, England, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for RALPH NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxv.html

 

Notes for JANE KNIGHT:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxv.html

 

More About RALPH NORWOOD and JANE KNIGHT:

Marriage: Abt. 1522

     

Children of RALPH NORWOOD and JANE KNIGHT are:

              i.   JOHN16 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1524.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxv.html

 

17.         ii.   ROBERT HENRY NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1525, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England; d. Abt. 1561, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.

             iii.   NICHOLAS NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1526.

 

Notes for NICHOLAS NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxv.html

 

             iv.   JANE NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1528; m. BRACEBRIDGE.

 

Notes for JANE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxv.html

 

 

Generation No. 16

 

17.  ROBERT HENRY16 NORWOOD (RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1525 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England, and died Abt. 1561 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.  He married CATHERINE THROCKMORTON Abt. 1547 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England, daughter of ROBERT THROCKMORTON and MURIEL BERKELEY.  She was born Abt. 1532 in Coughton, Warwickshire, England, and died February 12, 1580/81 in Feckenham, Worcestershire, England.

 

Notes for ROBERT HENRY NORWOOD:

See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

Henry Norwood, b by 1523 d ca 1554, son of  Ralph and Jane Norwood, inherited Leckhampton manor and married ca 1547 Katherine Throckmorton Williams, widow of John Williams.  She was the daughter of Sir Robert Throckmorton and his first wife, Muriel Berkeley, daughter of Thomas, 5th Lord Berkeley and his wife, Alianor Constable.

 

Notes for CATHERINE THROCKMORTON:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Also spelled "Katherine".

 

More About ROBERT NORWOOD and CATHERINE THROCKMORTON:

Marriage: Abt. 1547, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England

     

Children of ROBERT NORWOOD and CATHERINE THROCKMORTON are:

              i.   JANE17 NORWOOD.

 

Notes for JANE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

 

18.         ii.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. September 23, 1545, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England; d. September 23, 1632, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.

             iii.   EDWARD NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1551; d. Abt. 1639.

 

Notes for EDWARD NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

 

             iv.   ROBERT NORWOOD, b. August 20, 1552.

 

Notes for ROBERT NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

 

             v.   HENRY NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1554.

 

Notes for HENRY NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

 

             vi.   MARGARET NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1556.

 

Notes for MARGARET NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwoodxvi.html

 

 

Generation No. 17

 

18.  WILLIAM17 NORWOOD (ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born September 23, 1545 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England, and died September 23, 1632 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.  He married (1) ELIZABETH LYGON April 10, 1569 in Cheltenham (Gloucestershire), England, daughter of WILLIAM LYGON and ELEANOR DENNIS.  She was born Abt. 1548 in Arle, Madresfield, Worchestershire, England, and died April 16, 1598 in Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England.  He married (2) ANNE SACKVILLE Abt. 1599. 

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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From http://www.geocities.com/pm28766/norwoodgen.html

and  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

William Norwood, b ca 1548 d 23 Sep 1632, High Sheriff of Gloucester in 1606, son of Henry and Katherine Norwood, married 18 Oct 1569 his cousin, Elizabeth Lygon, daughter of William Lygon and Eleanor Dennis.  Eleanor Dennis was a descendant of Edward I by Margaret of France; Eleanor was the daughter of Anne Berkeley and Sir William Dennis.  Both William Norwood and Elizabeth Lygon were descendants of the famous Berkeley family.  There is an unusual brass in memory of Elizabeth Lygon Norwood in Saint Peters Church in Cheltenham.  In the center are William Norwood and Elizabeth kneeling, while above them is a coat of arms, combining the arms of the Norwood and Lygon families.  Back of Elizabeth are two little girls, Eleanor and Elizabeth.  Back of William are their nine sons.  (See Elizabeth's notes for inscription,)  After the death of Elizabeth, William Norwood married ca 1599 Anne Sackville, widow of Richard Fogge.  There was no issue of this marriage.

 

More About WILLIAM NORWOOD:

Burial: St Peters, Leckhampton (Gloucestershire Co), England

 

Notes for ELIZABETH LYGON:

See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

Both William Norwood and Elizabeth Lygon were descendants of the famous Berkeley family.  There is an unusual brass in memory of Elizabeth Lygon Norwood in Saint Peters Church in Cheltenham.  In the center are William Norwood and Elizabeth kneeling, while above them is a coat of arms, combining the arms of the Norwood and Lygon families.  Back of Elizabeth are two little girls, Eleanor and Elizabeth.  Back of William are their nine sons.  The translation of the Latin inscription reads:

     "Elizabeth Norwood, wife of William Norwood, Esquire to whom she bore nine sons, two daughters, having lived fifty years, she piously and peacefully died in Christ, on April 16 A.D. 1598.

   I who eleven times did multiply

      Myself on earth, cannot in one death die,

   Rather my lively spirit both worlds shall roam,

      Heaven is my soul's---earth is my offspring's home,

   If I then freely range both spheres of space

      I perish not in any resting place."

 

 

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD and ELIZABETH LYGON:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

More About WILLIAM NORWOOD and ELIZABETH LYGON:

Marriage 1: April 10, 1569, Cheltenham (Gloucestershire), England

Marriage 2: October 18, 1569, Cheltenham, England

 

More About WILLIAM NORWOOD and ANNE SACKVILLE:

Marriage: Abt. 1599

     

Children of WILLIAM NORWOOD and ELIZABETH LYGON are:

19.         i.   ELEANOR18 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1563; d. February 1623/24.

20.         ii.   RICHARD NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1573, Lechampton; d. January 10, 1629/30.

             iii.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1574; d. Bef. 1628.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html   "Educated Jesus College at Oxford; d by 1628 without heirs "

 

21.        iv.   HENRY NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1580; d. Abt. 1618, bur Leckhampton, Parish Church, England.

             v.   RALPH NORWOOD, CAPT, b. Abt. 1582; d. Aft. 1618.

 

Notes for RALPH NORWOOD, CAPT:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336) "Soldier in the 'low countries' (Netherlands)."

 

             vi.   THOMAS NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1583; d. Aft. 1618.

 

Notes for THOMAS NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

            vii.   MAURICE NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1585.

 

Notes for MAURICE NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html  "Died without heirs."

 

           viii.   ELIZABETH LYGON NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1589; m. RICHARD MOORE.

 

Notes for ELIZABETH LYGON NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

 

Notes for RICHARD MOORE:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

 

 

Generation No. 18

 

19.  ELEANOR18 NORWOOD (WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1563, and died February 1623/24.  She married (1) GEORGE BLOUNT Abt. 1590.  He was born in of Sellington (Worchester Co), England, and died Abt. 1610.  She married (2) JOHN CULPEPPER Aft. 1610. 

 

Notes for ELEANOR NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

Eleanor Norwood, b ca 1563 d Feb 1623/4, married 1) ca 1590 George Blount of Sellington Worcester, d 20 Jan 1610; their son - Sir Edward Blount.  Eleanor Norwood married 2) John Culpepper (Colepeper?); 3 sons, 2 daughters

 

More About GEORGE BLOUNT and ELEANOR NORWOOD:

Marriage: Abt. 1590

 

More About JOHN CULPEPPER and ELEANOR NORWOOD:

Marriage: Aft. 1610

     

Child of ELEANOR NORWOOD and GEORGE BLOUNT is:

              i.   EDWARD19 BLOUNT, SIR.

 

 

20.  RICHARD18 NORWOOD (WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1573 in Lechampton, and died January 10, 1629/30.  He married ELIZABETH STUARD, daughter of NICHOLAS STUARD, LLD.  She died Unknown.

 

Notes for RICHARD NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Richard17.html

Richard Norwood, b ca 1573 d 10 Jan 1630 buried at St. Peters, Leckhampton, son of William Norwood and Elizabeth Lygon, married ca 1600 Elizabeth Stuard, b ca 1580, d ca 1650, daughter of Nicholas Stuard, Lld, of Hartley Mudit, Hampshire.  Richard Norwood matriculated 1 Jan 1586 at Jesus College, Oxford.  Richard was in line to inherit Leckhampton Court at his father's death, however, Richard pre-deceased his father by two years, and the property descended to Richard's oldest son Francis Norwood.

     

Children of RICHARD NORWOOD and ELIZABETH STUARD are:

22.         i.   WILLIAM19 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1615, Leckhampton (Gloucester Co), England; d. Abt. 1702, Surry Co, VA.

              ii.   AUGUSTINE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for AUGUSTINE NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

23.        iii.   FRANCIS NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1600; d. Abt. 1680.

             iv.   JOHN NORWOOD, m. (1) ANN HARRINGTON; m. (2) SARAH SHRUBSOLL, Abt. 1627.

 

Notes for JOHN NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

More About JOHN NORWOOD and SARAH SHRUBSOLL:

Marriage: Abt. 1627

 

             v.   RICHARD NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1618; d. May 13, 1644, Cambridge, MA.

 

Notes for RICHARD NORWOOD:

See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Richard17.html

Richard Norwood emigrated to VA 1643, d 13 May 1644 Cambridge MA

 

             vi.   EDWARD NORWOOD.

 

Notes for EDWARD NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

            vii.   THOMAS NORWOOD, d. 1645.

 

Notes for THOMAS NORWOOD:

See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Richard17.html

Capt./Major Thomas Norwood, with Col. Sir John Bryant's horse regiment at Battle of Edgehill. Taken prisoner at Brackley 28 Aug 1642.  Wrote to Lord Dinsmore from Northampton Gaol 5 Sep 1642.  Killed at Taunton 1645

 

           viii.   CATHERINE NORWOOD.

 

Notes for CATHERINE NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

             ix.   ELEANOR NORWOOD, b. 1606; d. May 10, 1625.

 

Notes for ELEANOR NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

             x.   DOROTHY NORWOOD, b. April 06, 1607; d. Aft. 1633.

 

Notes for DOROTHY NORWOOD:

See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Richard17.html

Dorothy Norwood, bapt. 6 Apr 1607 at Leckhampton; mentioned in grandfather Nicholas Stuard's will of 1633.

 

 

21.  HENRY18 NORWOOD (WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1580, and died Abt. 1618 in bur Leckhampton, Parish Church, England.

 

Notes for HENRY NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm17.html

&    http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Henry17.html

Henry Norwood, b ca 1576 d 1632, buried Leckhampton, Parish Church, England married ca 1612 Elizabeth Rodney Kirton, b ca 1579, daughter of Sir John Rodney, of Stoke Rodney on Somerset, and widow of James Kirton, Barrister of Somerset (d 1611).  Henry was educated at Oriel College, Oxford, Barrister, admitted to Middle Temple 1598 .

     

Children of HENRY NORWOOD are:

              i.   CHARLES19 NORWOOD, CAPT, d. Aft. 1689.

 

Notes for CHARLES NORWOOD, CAPT:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336) - "Prominent in early VA history."

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Henry17.html

Charles Norwood, b ca 1576; Virginia Clerk of the Assembly 1654-56.  In 1681, he had a post in Ireland; he survived his brother, Henry, and is mentioned in Henry's will.

 

              ii.   HENRY NORWOOD, COL, b. 1615; d. September 14, 1689, bur Leckhampton Parish Church, England.

 

Notes for HENRY NORWOOD, COL:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336) -"Prominent in early VA history."

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Henry17.html

Henry Norwood, Colonel, b 1615 d 14 Sep 1689 active in the Royalist cause at the outbreak of civil war in England.  In 1649, after the beheading of Charles I, Henry fled with friends to Virginia where his cousin, Sir William Berkeley, was governor.  Author of  "A Voyage to Virginia" (see below), describing their trip.  In 1658 Henry returned to Holland, then to England and was active in the efforts to restore the STUARTS.  At the Restoration in 1660, Henry took part in the coronation ceremony of Charles II as Esquire of the Body.  Henry was made treasurer of VA 1661-1673 (apparently an absentee position which consisted mainly in being the recipient of the "Quitrents")  Henry was appointed governor to Tangier - an active post - and lived there for some time.  He was never married; he returned to England and bought Leckhampton from his cousin, Francis Norwood.  Henry Norwood is buried in Leckhampton Parish Church with his grandfather, William died in 1632 (See picture of tombstone in William's scrapbook).

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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/VoyagetoVA.html

"A VOYAGE TO VIRGINIA"

    By Col. Henry Norwood

Time of setting out: The month of August, Anno, 1649, - with two comrades: Major Francis Morrison and Major Richard Fox - to seek fortunes in Virginia pursuant to our agreement the year before in Holland.  With the assassination of the king (Charles I) at his palace at Whitehall, our spirits were depressed and a large number of nobility, clergy, and gentry did fly their native country.

Of  this number who sought to steer for America were men of first rate who wanted not money or credit, and this (above) consideration alone was enough to determine our choice of Virginia.  Had we wanted other arguments, I being nearly related to Sir William Berkeley, the governor, Major Morrison had the Kings Commission to be captain of the fort, and Mr. Fox was to share in our good or bad success.  My best cargaroon was his majesties gracious letter that recommended me to the governor's particular care.

 

About Sept. 1, 1649, we grew acquainted with Capt. John Lockyer, master of the Virginia Merchant of three hundred tons burden and force of thirty guns or more.  We soon agreed with him for ourselves and servants at six pounds a head to be transported to the James River, our goods to be paid for at the current price.

 

On Sept. 23, we sailed.  With a good beginning, we sailed about twenty days.  Desiring to make the western islands which we were now near, the captain resolved to touch at Fyall Island (in the Azores) to replenish our water supply which was now about exhausted.  Land was sighted at day break of October 14th.

 

As soon as we saluted the castle and returned thanks for being civily answered, Captain John Tatum, our countryman, did the same from his ship, The John.

 

The English merchants from the town came aboard soon and gave us a very civil welcome.  Of these, Andrews invited me and my two companions to refresh ourselves with fruit and meat such as the island produced.  We dined at his house and visited the peach trees for dessert.  Later we dined with Captain Tatum on his ship.  He gave us excellent wine before dinner and a handsome plenty of fish and fowl.

 

About October 22, we took leave of our landlord and Fyall.  An easterly wind and the trade winds favored us till we came to the heights of Bermuda.  We welcomed the sight of the island where we soon learned the true distance from Cape Hatteras.  In that latitude the seas are generally rough and stormy, and we were in a gale that continued till Nov. 8.  Then we observed the water changed and near the break of day, the mate, Putts, called all hands on deck because of breaches.  Under the steering of the good hands of Tom Reasin, the breaches were cleared at Cape Hatteras and the ship got out to sea.  A fresh gale from the North-West soon grew into a violent storm.  Eventually, the fore top mast and the foremast heat were broken off. The storm continued for several days during which the mizzen masts were broken off and the forecastle lost.

 

The seas were much appeased on the 12th of November, and divers English ships saw and were seen by us but would not speak with us nor give us help.  On Nov. 13, the weather now invited us to get the ship about but we had the problem of trying to make sail.  Eventually, Tom Reasin with great difficulty got a yard and sails such as could be hand on then were able to make some sail for our port.

 

About November 15, the ship was within the capes but a fog and strong west winds carried us out to sea again.  This brought great suffering which continued about forty days.  We were in intolerable want of all provisions both meat and drink.  After a consultation as to the best course to follow, it was decided to sail for the first American land we could reach even though it took us to Bermuda or to New England.  Our famine grew sharp upon us and the women and children made dismal cries and grevious complaints.  Rats that had once been a trouble now became a great delicacy and drinking water was obtained by catching some of the rain.

 

After eight or nine days, we noticed a change in the color of the water, and on January 4th, we sighted land but in what latitude we could not tell.  The land was six or seven English miles distant and a scouting party was sent out in the wherry boat and they returned with a favorable report.  A number of us transferred to the land and after we had gotten there, the Captain sailed with the ship for the Capes.  This brought about great confusion of mind to me and those who were with me.  Afterward we discovered we were on an island without inhabitants which brought us greater dispair.  It was discovered that oysters could be found nearby but this harvest was short and the north wind caused our hunger to grow sharper.  In our desperate condition with all expectation of human help being gone, several had envied the happiness to die about this time, and it was decided to convert their bodies into food which was done, and thus the living fed upon the dead.

 

It was then decided that I should try to reach the main land which was not above 100 yards over and then to proceed inland to the south west hoping to meet Indians that would either relieve us or destroy us.

 

About the ninth day on the island, my cousin Cary brought word that he had seen Indians walking on the main land.  The next day I was told that Indians came in the night and had given the women shell fish which the women did account, and they did imagine by their gestures they would come again tomorrow, which they did---(about twenty or thirty of them) and they were cheerful and without arms.  They began to shake hands with us and the words NYTOP were often repeated which we interpreted to signify my friend.

 

After about two hours the Indians departed but promised to return next day.  HANA HAW  was the parting word which is farewell.  They left us a quantity of corn and bread to keep us till they returned to do better things.

 

The Indians mentioned "WEROWANCE" which was in English the King.  When they returned it was agreed that we should cross by their small boats to the main land and go eventually to their "WEROWANCE".  Soon after we started we came to the house of a poor fisherman who manifested hearty compassion and tenderness.  Our bodies were refreshed with meat and sleep and comforted with fires and secured from the inclemency of that sharp, piercing cold.  As we were about to continue to the King's house, the Indians realizing our weakened condition, sent canoes to take us by a branch of the creek.  After travelling about three miles it was contrived to land us at the house of the Queen then in waiting.  She was conspicuous in her generosity and charity to us poor starved, weather beaten creatures.  We then went to the King's house which was within one half hours walk.  It was made of reeds and mat and was about 20 feet wide and 20 yards long and the roof was tied fast with rushes that grew there.

 

After a feast, the King sent for me and he called me NY A MUTT which was to say, my brother.  The Indians sought to make their thoughts intelligible to us but we still did not know how to advance our course to Virginia.  Major Morrison who had almost been at death's door found himself abundantly refreshed, and all of us were growing vigorous with this plenty which gave us courage to attempt the finding out of Virginia.  We were ignorant of our latitude but were confident we were southward of Menadas, then a Dutch plantation, now New York.  The King assisted by drawing a map on the ground and designating the places which were south or south west of Kickotank.  The first was Achomac.  The King had sent a messenger there to ask for a messenger to come to guide us.  One of these was in English who told me his business in the country was to trade for furs, but when he learned my name and the nature of my accidents, he acknowledged he came under the guidance of Kickotance of Kickotank Indians sent by the Governors order of Virginia to inquire after us.  His name was Jenkin Price and he gave me a large account of the ship's arrival before she came to the James River, and where she ran ashore.  He brought an Indian named Jack with him and they were to conduct us to Achomac.

 

From our deliverers we learned we were about 50 English miles from Virginia, and that Jenkin came from that part called Littleton's Plantation.  It was decided that we should begin immediately with our journey.  The Indian he brought with him afterwards lived and died my servant.  He was an excellent guide through the woods.

 

Early the next morning Major Stephens, myself, and three or four others whose names are worn out of my mind, made ready to travel.  We took solemn leave of the King and Pilot Jack led out.  Because of the creeks and bogs our journey was tedious, and twice as fas as if we could have traveled in a strait line.  Toward evening we saw smoke which Jack knew to arise from Gingo Teague.  We went to the King's house and he was a human prince.  After a night of rest and breakfast, we proceeded on our journey to Achomac.  We were about 25 miles from Jenkin's house and the weather was dry and not excessive cold.  I was much weary and spent, almost to the last degree, but resolved that by God's help that night to sleep at Jenkin's house which with patience we were able to do.

 

It was on Saturday, the __ of January that we entered our King's domain at Achomat, called by the English, Northampton County, which is the only county on that side of the bay belonging to the Colony of Virginia.

 

We were greatly refreshed at Jenkin's house, and as we advanced into plantations that lay thicker together we had a choice of hosts and entertainment without money or its value.  When I came to the house of Stephen Carlton, he out did all the others in a variety of dishes, but he put on me a good farmer like suit in exchange for my dirty habit.

 

We took our leave, and my next stage was to Esquire Yardley's, whose father had sometime been governor of Virginia.  I soon discovered that he had recently brought over from Rotterdam a wife that I had known from a child.  Her father (Curtis by name) had kept a victually house there and was the general host of our nation there.  He, knowing I had the honor to be the Governor's kinsman received me like a near relation rather than a stranger in misery.  I stayed there for passage over the bay for about ten days.

 

About the midst of February (Feb. 13) I had the opportunity to cross the bay in a sloop, and with much ado, landed in York River at Esquire Ludlow's plantation, a most pleasant situation.  I now learned that Captain Wormley (of his Majesties' Council) had guests at his house (not a furlong distant from Mr. Ludlow's) feasting and carousing that were lately come from England, and most of them of my intimate acquaintance.  I then took leave of Mr. Ludlow and thrust myself among Captain Wormley's guests and had a kind reception from them all.  Sir Thomas Lundsford, Sir Henry Chickley, Sir Phillip Honeywood, and Colonel Hammond were the persons I met there.

 

Later Captain Wormley mounted me for Jamestown where the Governor was pleased to receive me and take me to his house at Greenspring, and there I passed my hours as at my own house until May following, at which time he sent me for the treasurers place of Virginia, which the Governor took to be void by the delinquency of Claybourne who had long enjoyed it.  He furnished me with money to bear the charges which took effect though the King was then in Scotland.  He was not only thus kind to me (who had more than ordinary pretense to his favor by our near affinity of blood) but on many occasions, he showed great respect to all the royal party who had made that colony their refuge.  His house and his purse were open to all that were so qualified.

 

To one of my comrades (Major Fox) who had no friends at all to subsist on, he shewed a generosity that was like himself, and to my other (Major Morrison) he was most kind for he did not only place him in command of the fort which was profitable to him whilst it held under the king, but did advance him after the government of the country where in he got a competent estate.

 

And thus I have given as faithful an account of this signal instance of God's goodness to the miserable objects of his mercy in this voyage as I have been able to call to a clear remembrance.

 

             iii.   JAMES NORWOOD, b. Bef. 1618.

             iv.   JANE NORWOOD, m. JOHN BINGHAM.

 

Notes for JANE NORWOOD:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Henry17.html  "probably) Jane Norwood married John Bingham"

 

 

Generation No. 19

 

22.  WILLIAM19 NORWOOD (RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1615 in Leckhampton (Gloucester Co), England, and died Abt. 1702 in Surry Co, VA.  He married LYDIA JORDAN Bef. 1656, daughter of GEORGE JORDAN.  She died Aft. 1707.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Born in England prior to 1623, as he appears in the Heralds Visitations of that year.

He was exempted from taxes July 4, 1682, in Surry Co, VA (Order Bk 1, pg 378) showing that he was at least 60 years of age at the time.

His first appearance in VA records was in Oct 6, 1649, when Thomas Gyor deeded him land in Isle of Wight Co, VA. (I of W D&W No 1, 1662-1715, p 396).  Will dated Jan 6, 1702/3 and probated in Surry Co, VA on Mar 7, 1703.

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See Notes under William's son Edward.

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See http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wms_Will.html

Will of William Norwood  (Surry County Va Will Book 2, page 301)

In the name of God, Amen.  I, William Norwood of the parish of Southwarke in the county of Surry being of perfect mind and memory (thanks be to God for the same) and being willing to settle my affairs in this world do make this my Last Will and Testament in Manner and form following utterly revoking all other wills by me made either by word or writing any case thereunto the contrary notwithstanding.

 

Imprimis.  I bequeath my soul to God Almighty my maker and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried in such decent and Christian manner as my executors shall think fit and convenient and touching such Temporall Estate as the Lord (far above my desserts) hath been pleased to bestow upon me, and I do order, give, bequeath and dispose of the same in manner and form following:

   Item:  I give to my Son Edward Norwood one shilling sterling money to be paid by my executors hereafter named.

   Item:  I give and bequeath unto my Son George Norwood and to his heirs forever my now dwelling house and one hundred acres of Land therewith belonging.  I likewise give unto my said Son George the parcel of hogs and the horse that he commonly called his and one negro woman called Moll and her increases forever, if the said George will comply with my request to my daughter Sarah Norwood and not else.

  Item:  I give and bequeath unto my Son Richard Norwood and to his heirs forever a neck of land commonly called and known by the name of the barren Neck with eighty acres of land to be separated from my other Land by a line of marked trees to be run by Mr. Walter and Mr. Thomas Flood.  I likewise give unto my Son Richard Norwood a young mare that is commonly called his and her increase forever.  I also give unto my said Son one negro woman named Doll and her Increase forever, if he the said Richard will comply with my bequest to my Daughter Sarah Norwood and not else.

   Item:  I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Branch one large pewter dish.

   Item:  I give and bequeath unto my daughter Lydia Sowerby one large pewter dish and one flat-handled silver spoon.

   Item:  I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Norwood the first child that either of my negro women shall bring to be delivered to her at the age of two years old and if neither of them lives to be two years old then the first that doth live to that age.  I likewise give unto my said daughter Sarah a small silver cup that is now in the house and a silver spoon only I depose that her Mother may have the use of them during her natural life. I also give to my said daughter Sarah my old mare Tripitty and her increase forever.

   Item:  I give unto my grand-daughter Elizabeth Branch one silver spoon which she now hath in her Possession.

   Item:  I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Norwood a negro boy named Tom and one silver spoon and one white mare filly and her increase forever.

   And further it is my desire and intent notwithstanding all the above bequests that my dear wife Lydia is to have the use and benefit of all my negros during her life and that all other of my Estate not already disposed of be Equally divided between my wife and four children, viz, George, Richard, Sarah and Mary Norwood and lastly I appoint my Son George executor with my dear loving wife executrix to this my Last Will and Testament in witness of the premise.

   I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal the sixth day of June Anno Domini 1702.

 

                                                                        William              Norwood       (Seal)

 

Signed Sealed in the presence of us

John Shelton

Walter Flood

 

At a court held at Southwarkd for the County of Surry 7 Mar 1703, the above will of William Norwood proved by the oaths of witnesses was ordered to be recorded

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X-Message: #4

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000

From: Triovlaif@aol.com

To: NORWOOD-L@rootsweb.com

Subject: William Norwood of Surry Co., VA

 

Forwarded for the William Norwood of Virginia experts.

From:   wclonlisk@earthlink.net (William P. Carrell II)

To: triovlaif@aol.com

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I found your email address on the Norwood family website and was interested  to see that you are compiling information about William Norwood of Surry County, who died ca. 1702.  I am a descendant through his daughter Lydia Norwood Sowerby.

 

As you may be aware, there has been some disagreement among certain genealogists about whether there is sufficient documentation to prove that this William is the same person as William (born 1615), son of Richard Norwood of Leckhampton Court, in Gloucestershire, Britain.  Many people, of course, accept this conclusion:  I am one of them, but I want to find more proof, in the hope of quieting the controversy.  To that end, I was hoping that you may be able to assist me, as you begin to compile information on William of Surry County.

 

There is one particular obscure source, which may provide the information needed to prove this connection:  it consists of information provided by Capt. J H. Tyre, R.N. of Cheltenham, County Gloucester, as told to Dr. Frederick Norwood of Camden, ME in June of 1929.  This information was apparently reported in The Rockland Courier-Gazette, Camden, Maine, June 18, 1929.  I discovered a reference to it in another obscure source--a book entitled Capt. John Norwood and Mary Warren Norwood A Family History, by Mrs. John W. Norwood, Jr. & Charles S. Norwood, Goldsboro, NC, 1979.  This book cited the Maine newspaper article in support of the statement that William of Surry County "is the only one [Norwood in Virginia] whose Leckhampton origin has been definitely established."  Unfortunately, no further details were given.  Are you familiar with this information, and would you know where a copy of this newspaper article could be located?

 

I shall look forward to hearing from you, when convenient.  Thank you for your time.

      Sincerely, William P. Carrell II

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http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joanbill&id=I0132

"William, the Emigrant, came to Virginia in 1648, or shortly before." [Source: W.C. Bauer - The South Carolina Norwood Tradition, Volume 6, Chapter 2]

 

Conflicting records indicate that William possibly was born in 1623 in England.

The commonality of the name makes this hard to confirm. He is referred to as William The Emigrant. About the time King Charles I was beheaded, William left England and emigrated to Virginia. Many of his close relatives settled in Virginia, among them were first cousins, the Governor of the Colony, William Berkeley, Henry Norwood, Treasurer of the Colony and a brother of Henry, Charles Norwood, Clerk of the Colony. Colonel Thomas Ligon (Lygon) was another of William Norwood's first cousins who came to Virginia; Colonel Ligon settled in Henrico County. William made his will on June 6 of 1702, (reportedly dated January 6, 1703 by W. C. Bauer) the same being proven at Southwarke, Surry County, Virginia on March 7, 1703. .

 

William Norwood was probably married more than once, but his only wife of record was Lydia,

probably a member of the prominent Jordan family, as one of their sons was named George Norwood

and this George Norwood was mentioned as "God-child" in the will of Colonel George Jordan.

 

Notes for LYDIA JORDAN:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

 

More About WILLIAM NORWOOD and LYDIA JORDAN:

Marriage: Bef. 1656

     

Children of WILLIAM NORWOOD and LYDIA JORDAN are:

24.         i.   EDWARD20 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1662, Surry Co, VA; d. 1723, Craven Co, NC.

25.         ii.   RICHARD NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1669, Surry Co, VA; d. Abt. 1733, Isle of Wight Co, VA.

             iii.   LYDIA NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1670, Surry Co, VA; d. Unknown; m. JOHN SOWERBY; b. of Surry Co, VA.

 

Notes for LYDIA NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

             iv.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1672; d. Abt. 1702.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Titheable (of legal age) in 1689.

 

26.        v.   GEORGE NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1676, Surry Co, VA; d. Abt. 1749, Northampton Co, NC.

27.        vi.   ELIZABETH NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1680; d. Abt. 1750.

            vii.   MARY NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1685; d. January 1764, Northampton Co, NC; m. WILLIAM GLOVER, Abt. 1703; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for MARY NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

More About WILLIAM GLOVER and MARY NORWOOD:

Marriage: Abt. 1703

 

           viii.   SARAH NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1685; d. Unknown; m. RICHARD LEWIS, Abt. 1703.

 

More About RICHARD LEWIS and SARAH NORWOOD:

Marriage: Abt. 1703

 

 

23.  FRANCIS19 NORWOOD (RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1600, and died Abt. 1680.

 

Notes for FRANCIS NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

     

Children of FRANCIS NORWOOD are:

              i.   WILLIAM20 NORWOOD, CAPT.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD, CAPT:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Mentioned along with his brother Francis, in the will of Col Henry Norwood in 1689.

 

              ii.   FRANCIS NORWOOD.

 

Notes for FRANCIS NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Mentioned along with his brother Capt William Norwood, in the will of Col Henry Norwood in 1689.

 

 

Generation No. 20

 

24.  EDWARD20 NORWOOD (WILLIAM19, RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1662 in Surry Co, VA, and died 1723 in Craven Co, NC.  He married (1) NAOMI SMITH Bef. July 06, 1680 in Surry Co, VA, daughter of RICHARD SMITH.  She was born in of Charles City Co, VA.  He married (2) ANN TOWNSON July 06, 1680 in Albemarle Co, NC.  She was born Abt. 1665 in Albemarle Co, NC.

 

Notes for EDWARD NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Marriage recorded in Surry Order Bk 1, pp 306, 312.

They later moved to Chowan Co, NC prior to Jan 11, 1685, the birth of their daughter Jane.

His son later moved to Perry, GA.  Gen Courtney Hodges USA was from this family.

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See http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wm_Edw.html

Edward Norwood is the first child mentioned in his father's will, so it may be presumed he was the oldest.  He was left only one shilling in his father's will and since there is no record found where his father had previously given Edward any property, they may have been estranged.  Edward acted as attorney for his father, William Norwood, in a case in Court on Charles City Co VA.  Edward Norwood married 1) 6 Jul 1680 Naomi Smith, daughter of Richard Smith of Charles City Co VA.  Edward moved his family to NC, settling in Perquimans Co on the NE side of the Perquimans River, sometime before 20 Oct 1683, when the birth of his daughter was recorded. 

 

Berkeley Parish Records show Edward's children:

 

Jane Norwood b 2 Oct 1683

William Norwood b 11 Jan 1685

Son b 1 Apr 1687 and was buried 2 Apr 1687

Daughter b 1 Feb 1689 d 14 Feb 1689

 

Edward Norwood possibly married 2) Anne _____ and the following children are possibly the issue of this second marriage:

 

Samuel Norwood of Abbeville SC

Mary Norwood married Walter Lane

Thomas Norwood married Frances______; their son William Norwood married Jane Smith

Theophilus Norwood of Carteret Co and Craven Co NC b 1705 d 1789

 

Note: The second marriage and issue there from are pure conjecture on my part.  Although the preponderance of evidence strongly favors this as fact, I have found no documentation to support it. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who can either confirm or dispute my reasoning.

 

Edward Norwood was involved in many lawsuits and lost most of them.  After Edward lost his land to Stephen Mainwaring in Apr 1690, no record has been found of the Edward Norwood family in Perquimans Co NC.

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X-Message: #1

Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 10:16:08 -0500

From: Earl Norwood <norwood@utm.edu>

To: NORWOOD-L@rootsweb.com

Subject: Norwoods in SC, AL, and TN

 

The text of the letter at the bottom of this message has been in my family for many years.  It was written apparently in response to an inquiry regarding the origins of Richard Smith Norwood (b. 1811 in Greenville, Tenn.)  Richard Smith Norwood, our great-grandfather, was the son of Richard Norwood, an original Tennessee Volunteer who served under Gen. Jackson in the War of 1812, and Mary Smith. Our records indicate that Richard was the son of Theophilus [4?], who in turn was son of Samuel, son of Theophilus [1], who was apparently the son of Edward, the oldest son of William (imm.) who, it seems, was estranged from his father [See will of William Norwood at

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/Wms_Will.html].

 

(Letter #1)

Richard Smith Norwood wrote the following regarding his early life:

 

"I was born in Green County, Tennessee, 7 June 1811.  My parents were Richard Norwood and Mary Smith.  They did not profess religion at the time of my birth.  They move from Tennessee to Alabama when I was a baby and settled in Madison County.

 

"My father enlisted in the War of 1812 and served under General Jackson, but was taken sick and had to come home.  He never got well.  He departed this life in 1815.  He left a wife and three boys and a baby girl.  He also left them property sufficient to support themselves with.

 

"We remained there until 1817 and then moved to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.  I attended school [t]here a little and was bound out when nine years old to John Bess in Jefferson County.  His occupation was raising corn and cotton.  My brother, John, and I were raised together and while in this place were treated as one of the family.

 

"My mother married a man by the name of Edwin Burgess when I was eight years old.  My sister, Ellen, stayed with my mother."  [Additional pages about his early life were lost.]

 

While the letter below is admittedly a secondary source, at best, it does present some references which may be helpful to S.C., Tenn., and Alabama Norwoods.  J.W. Norwood appears to have been a prominent citizen of Greenville, S.C. in the early part of the century who had done quite a bit of research into his regional family history.  If nothing else, it gives perspective from a vantage point nearly 80 years back.

 

Sincerely,

 

Earl Norwood <norwood@utm.edu>

[Earl, Francis Raymond, Richard, Richard Smith, Richard, Theophilus(4?), Samuel, Theophilus(1), Edward, William(imm.)]

__________________________

(Letter #2)

THE NORWOOD NATIONAL BANK

 

J.W. Norwood, President                                             Greenville, S.C.

W.P. Anderson, Vice President                                    Oct. 4, 1921

J.F. Gallivan, Vice President

George A. Norwood, Jr., Cashier

James F. Davenport, Asst. Cashier

 

Mr. Lorenzo H. Durrant [his wife was Sarah Norwood, daughter of R.S.N.]

55 West 6th St. South

Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Dear Sir:

 

My brother, Joseph Norwood, of Columbia, has sent me your letter of the 20th ult.[sic] with the request that I furnish you such information as I have concerning the Norwoods who lived in this state, S.C.

 

We have reliable evidence that Theophilus Norwood, born 1730, married Margaret Dawson, came to the south from Virginia before the American Revolution, with a family of children.  A part, if not all, of his children were born in Virginia.  Revolutionary records which have been published show that on July 8, 1775 Samuel Norwood, who gave his birthplace as Virginia and his age as twenty-two, volunteered for service.  On the same day Richard Norwood, Daniel Norwood, and John Norwood volunteered for service, but there is no record of their ages at that time or the place of their birth.  We have other evidences of the date of the birth of John Norwood (1791) as he was my great grandfather and was a son of Theophilus Norwood (born 1730).  John Norwood offered his military service in 1775 but was rejected presumably because of his age (he was only 14 years old, born about 1761.)  There are records of his serving with Marion as a captain six

or seven years later in the Revolution.  Samuel Norwood, who volunteered (July 8, 1775) and gave his age at that time as twenty-two and his birthplace as Virginia, was probably Samuel Norwood Junior from the fact that there is a record of a Samuel Norwood Junior being paid on May 27, 1785 £24/14/3 as principal and £1/14/7 as interest for military service before and since the reduction of Charleston.  On the same day Samuel Norwood Sr. received £45/13/11 principal and £3/3/11 interest for corn and provisions.  Samuel Norwood Jr. may have been a son of Samuel Norwood, Sr. or he may have been a son of Theophilus Norwood born 1730.  Of the five Norwoods referred to above as volunteering for military service, July 8, 1775, I know from my own family records that John was a son of Theophilus born 1730.  All of the others may have been sons of Theophilus and they may have been sons of Samuel Sr. or part of them may have been sons of Theophilus and part sons of Samuel.  Richard Smith Norwood, born in Tennessee 7 June, 1811, could have been a grandson of any of five

mentioned, except John.

 

I had a letter twenty-five years ago from someone descended from the Norwoods in Tenn. who wrote me their ancestor in Tenn. was named Theophilus.  At that time I did not know that there was a Theophilus Norwood who was nineteen years old in 1775 and had no certain information regarding the Theophilus born in 1730.  I regret that I have no idea of the name or address of the person writing me about the Norwoods of Tennessee.  The information contained in this letter would seem to indicate that the second Theophilus Norwood [4?] moved to Tennessee.

 

There is a record of one Thomas Norwood drawing money for military duty in April 1785.  Later there is a record of Thomas Norwood and Samuel Norwood in Abbeville or Ninety-six district.  I think it probable they took up government land in Abbeville after the Revolution.  At that time Abbeville was a western frontier of civilization in South Carolina.  In Abbeville District appeared the name of Malakiah Norwood also.  Nearly all of these early Norwoods in this state moved to the southwest [of S.C.]  If Theophilus Norwood (born 1730) had a brother named Samuel, there is no trace of any descendent of that brother in this state that I know of.  If Theophilus Norwood born 1730 had any son to remain in this state, besides John Norwood, my great grandfather ...[text lost].  John Norwood had a number of sons, all of whom moved to the southwest except my grandfather, Joseph Norwood.

 

There were one or more Norwoods to settle in North Carolina before the Revolution, and a number of their descendents are still living in that state.  Two or more of them have been distinguished judges; all of them, so far as I have heard, stood high for character, ability, and culture.  These North Carolina Norwoods moved to that state from Virginia as did the Norwoods in South Carolina, and at about the same time, from which facts I assume that we are originally of the same stock.  Your wife's father [may] have been descended from some of the North Carolina family.

 

The first trace of the name Norwood in this country, of which I have heard, is when Col. Henry Norwood, a royalist soldier and adventurer, migrated to Virginia just after Charles I was beheaded.  The account of his voyage to this country can be found in almost any library in collections of writings of early settlers in America or in any collection of American literature. John Estin Cooke, in his History of Virginia in the Colonial Days, written for the commonwealth service, states that this same Col. Henry Norwood was sent to Holland on two missions to Charles II during Cromwell's reign by his cavalier friends in Virginia.  After Charles II was restored to the throne of England, he had Henry Norwood appointed Treasurer of Virginia. All Norwoods in this country who have ever heard of Col. Henry Norwood imagine that they are descended from him, presumably because he was about the most distinguished of the name.  None of them, as far as I know, have

unquestionable evidence of their descent from Col. Henry Norwood.  He returned to England late in life, and it is not certain whether he left any descendent in this country or not.

 

If you will look in the index of Peppy's [sic] Diary for the name of Norwood, you will find some references to people of that name in England

between 1660 and 1680.

 

There is a well known family in this state named Du Rant.  They are of Huguenot descent and I think it probable that your name was originally spelled "Du Rant".

 

I regret that I can furnish you no more definite information.  If in your investigation you get addition information on the subject, I would be glad to have you pass it along to me.

 

[J.W. Norwood]

(End of letter)

 

Earl Norwood, D.M.A.,          Phone:   (901) 587-7400

Director, Division of             Fax:     (901) 587-7415

 Fine and Performing Arts    E-Mail: norwood@utm.edu

102 Fine Arts Building

Martin, TN 38238

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Date: Tue, 25 May 1999

From: "Beth Yale" <bethy39@home.com>

To: NORWOOD-L@rootsweb.com

Subject: Re: Richard and Mary Smith Norwood

 

Earl:

 

I was very pleased to receive the information you sent pertaining to Richard Smith Norwood and Mary Smith. Some of this information, I have read before. All of it is very informative.

 

I have been researching the AL and MS Norwoods. My great-grandmother was Rachel S. (Samantha) Norwood daughter of Theophilus Norwood and Sarah (Sally) Brown who lived in Tuscaloosa County, AL and Itawamba and Choctaw Counties, MS.

 

I wonder if you have any additional information about Mary Smith? Do you know her parents names? I am looking to complete as much information on each individual as possible. I know nothing of her except the name of her 2nd husband. Since you are also researching Southern Norwoods, have you come across any information pertaining to Theophilus and Sarah (Sally) Brown (beyond the Census Records)? I only know of their marriage date and location and nothing of her parentage.

 

I appreciate the information you have shared. And would be great grateful if you would check your records for any additional details.

 

Thanks,  Beth Yale

 

More About EDWARD NORWOOD and NAOMI SMITH:

Marriage: Bef. July 06, 1680, Surry Co, VA

 

More About EDWARD NORWOOD and ANN TOWNSON:

Marriage: July 06, 1680, Albemarle Co, NC

     

Children of EDWARD NORWOOD and NAOMI SMITH are:

              i.   JANE21 NORWOOD, b. July 06, 1680, Chowan Co, NC.

              ii.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. January 11, 1684/85.

 

     

Child of EDWARD NORWOOD and ANN TOWNSON is:

28.        iii.   THEOPHILUS21 NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1700; d. 1782, Camden Dist, NC.

 

 

25.  RICHARD20 NORWOOD (WILLIAM19, RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1669 in Surry Co, VA, and died Abt. 1733 in Isle of Wight Co, VA.  He married ELIZABETH.  She died 1733 in Isle of Wight Co, VA.

 

Notes for RICHARD NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

     

Children of RICHARD NORWOOD and ELIZABETH are:

              i.   WILLIAM21 NORWOOD, d. Bef. 1736, Isle of Wight Co, VA.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

Will dated Feb 8, 1735, probated in I of W on Apr 26, 1736.

 

              ii.   MARY NORWOOD, m. HENRY HARRISON.

             iii.   SARAH NORWOOD, m. THOMAS CLARK IV.

 

Notes for SARAH NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

 

             iv.   ELIZABETH NORWOOD, m. VAUGHAN.

             v.   REBECCA NORWOOD.

             vi.   HANNAH NORWOOD.

            vii.   JAMES NORWOOD, d. Abt. 1736.

           viii.   GEORGE NORWOOD.

 

 

26.  GEORGE20 NORWOOD (WILLIAM19, RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1676 in Surry Co, VA, and died Abt. 1749 in Northampton Co, NC.  He married MARY. 

 

Notes for GEORGE NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

First titheable (of age) in 1693)

Will dated Apr 21, 1749, probated Aug 1749. (Grimes "Extracts", pg 271)

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See  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwood1.html

George Norwood, son of William and Lydia Jordan Norwood, was born about 1671; he was in the Colonial Militia serving under Nathaniel Harrison, Nov 1701.  The name of  the wife of  George Norwood has not been found in the records, but many have stated her given name was Mary.  Their three (known) sons were raised in Surry Co VA.  Before 1725 all three men moved to Bertie Co  NC.  George Norwood sold his property in Surry Co VA and in 1727, he purchased land in Bertie Co NC.  In 1741 Bertie Co was divided and Northampton Co NC was established.  George Norwood did not move but the name of the county changed, so his will was recorded in Northampton Co NC.  He did not name any wife or daughters in his will written 21 Apr 1749.  Named in George Norwood's will were his

son: William Norwood, and William's son,  John Norwood

 

son: Nathaniel Norwood, and Nathaniel's children, George Norwood,

                                                                                  Nathaniel Norwood

                                                                                  Elizabeth Norwood

                                                                                  Mary Norwood

                                                                                  Sarah Norwood

son Samuel Norwood

 

Note: Nathaniel Norwood had a son named John Norwood, who was not left a bequest in George Norwood's will, but if his (John's) brother, Nathaniel, died without issue, John was to get the land that was left to his brother, Nathaniel Norwood.

 

     

Children of GEORGE NORWOOD and MARY are:

29.         i.   NATHANIEL21 NORWOOD I, b. Abt. 1702, Surry Co, VA; d. 1783, Granville Co, NC.

30.         ii.   SAMUEL NORWOOD, b. 1709, Surry Co, VA; d. Unknown, Halifax Co, NC.

             iii.   WILLIAM NORWOOD, b. Abt. 1700; d. Abt. 1781.

 

Notes for WILLIAM NORWOOD:

See http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1712/norwood1-1.html

William Norwood, son of George and Mary Norwood, was b ca 1700 Surry Co VA d ca 1771; his will is dated 19 Jul 1763 Northampton Co NC.  It has been stated that William Norwood married Mary Wall, and although no record has been found to confirm this, it is likely true for William Norwood had a grandson named John Wall Norwood.  William's first wife had died before 1754 and he married a second time to Tabitha (last name unknown).

 

William Norwood's known children

I.  John Norwood b 1 Sep 1728 NC, will dated 13 Nov 1802, probated Dec Court 1802

    married 1) 14 Jan 1755 a widow, Mrs. Lydia Hackney Ledbetter b 17 Aug 1732 d 24 Feb 1764

    married 2) 17 Dec 1765 a widow, Mrs. Leah Lenoir Whitaker, b 17 Dec 1737 d 1831

 

II. William Norwood, Jr., b 29 Sep 1731 d ca 1803 Chatham Co NC married Ruth Wyche b 3 Feb

     1745

 

III.George Norwood, b ca 1735, will dated 1806.  The name of George Norwood's first wife is unknown; he married 2) the widow of Burwell Moody, Tabitha Moody; her will made 7 Dec 1829.

 

 

27.  ELIZABETH20 NORWOOD (WILLIAM19, RICHARD18, WILLIAM17, ROBERT HENRY16, RALPH15, ROGER14, JOHN13, JOHN12, JAMES11, JAMES10, JOHN9 DE NORTHWODE, ROGER8 DE NORTHWOOD, JOHN7 DE NORWOOD, JOHN6 NORWOOD, SIR, ROGER5 DE NORTHWOOD, STEPHEN4 DE NORTHWOODE, JORDANUS (JORDAN3 DE SHEPPY), II2 HAROLD, KING, EARL OF WESSEX1 GODWIN) was born Abt. 1680, and died Abt. 1750.  She married FRANCIS BRANCH Bef. 1703.  He was born Abt. 1660 in Isle of Wight co, VA.

 

Notes for ELIZABETH NORWOOD:

(From "VA Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, 1965, pg 333-336)

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