William Norwood

M, #1885, b. 1614/15, d. 1702/3
Relationship
7th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     William Norwood was born in 1614/15 in Gloucestershire, England.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Richard Norwood and Elizabeth Stuart. William Norwood emigrated from Gloucestershire in 1647/48.1,2,3

William Norwood married Lydia Jordan, daughter of Col. George Jordan, in 1660/61.1,5,2,3

William Norwood died in 1702/3 in Surry Co., VA.1,2,3,4 His estate was probated on 7 Mar 1702/3 in Surry Co., VA.6,7

Child of William Norwood and Lydia Jordan

Citations

  1. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  2. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  3. [S263] "Pedigree of Main Norwood Line-Northwood", before Jul 1994, Lucy Gray to this compiler; Personal Library, Private address. Hereinafter cited as "Pedigree of Main Norwood Line."
  4. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  5. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  6. [S266] William Norwood will (07 Mar 1703), Will of William Norwood: Will written 6 Jun 1702, probated 7 Mar 1703. Mentions wife, Lydia, children Edward, George, Sarah Norwood, Richard, Elizabeth Branch, Lydia Sowerby, Mary Norwood, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Branch. Wife and son, George, Exers. Wit: John Shelton, Personal Library, Private address. Hereinafter cited as Will of William Norwood.
  7. [S267] Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry Co., VA 1671-1750 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1980), p. 99 (source of will). Hereinafter cited as Wills and Admin. of Surry Co., VA.

Lydia Jordan1,2

F, #1886, d. after 1702/3
Relationship
7th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Lydia Jordan was the daughter of Col. George Jordan.

Lydia Jordan married William Norwood, son of Richard Norwood and Elizabeth Stuart, in 1660/61.1,3,4,2

Lydia Jordan died after 1702/3.5

Child of Lydia Jordan and William Norwood

Citations

  1. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  2. [S263] "Pedigree of Main Norwood Line-Northwood", before Jul 1994, Lucy Gray to this compiler; Personal Library, Private address. Hereinafter cited as "Pedigree of Main Norwood Line."
  3. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  4. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  5. [S266] William Norwood will (07 Mar 1703), Will of William Norwood, Personal Library, Private address. Hereinafter cited as Will of William Norwood.

Edward Norwood

M, #1887, b. 1661/62, d. after 1702/3
Relationship
6th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Edward Norwood was born in 1661/62.1,2 He was the son of William Norwood and Lydia Jordan.

Edward Norwood married first Naomi Smith.1,2

Edward's second marriage was to Annie Townsend.3,1,2

Edward Norwood died after 1702/3 in NC.3,4,5

Child of Edward Norwood and Annie Townsend

Citations

  1. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  2. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  3. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  4. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers", (date).
  5. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon", (date).

Naomi Smith1,2

F, #1888
     Naomi Smith married Edward Norwood, son of William Norwood and Lydia Jordan.3,2

Citations

  1. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (had surname). Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  2. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  3. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."

Annie Townsend1,2,3

F, #1889
Relationship
6th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Annie Townsend was born in VA.4

Annie Townsend married Edward Norwood, son of William Norwood and Lydia Jordan.5,2,3

Child of Annie Townsend and Edward Norwood

Citations

  1. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (surname). Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  2. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  3. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  4. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  5. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."

Theophilus Norwood

M, #1890, b. 1699/0, d. before 1746/47
Relationship
5th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Theophilus Norwood was born in 1699/0 in NC.1,2 He was the son of Edward Norwood and Annie Townsend.

Theophilus Norwood married Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of William Johnson and Sarah <...>, before 1721/22 in Carteret Co., NC.3,1

In the probate of William Johnson's estate, dated 5 Mar 1727/28 in Carteret Co., NC, Theophilus Norwood, his son-in-law, was named as an heir.4

Theophilus Norwood died before 1746/47.1 Alternatively, Theophilus Norwood died before 1781, Camden Dist., SC.3

Child of Theophilus Norwood and Elizabeth Johnson

Citations

  1. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  2. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (state). Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  3. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  4. [S779] J. Bryan Grimes, compiler, Abstract of North Carolina Wills compiled from original and recorded wills in the office of the secretary of state (Raleigh: E. M. Uzzell & Co., State Printers and Binders, 1910), p. 189. Johnson, William, 5 Nov 1726 – 5 Mar 1727/28. Sons: Thomas, John Stephen and Ezekel (“my land”). Son-in-law: Theo. Norwood. Wife and Executrix: Sarah. Witnesses: Enoch Ward, Rich’d Canady, John Simpson. Clerk of the Court: John Galland. Hereinafter cited as Abstract of North Carolina Wills.

Elizabeth Johnson1,2

F, #1891
Relationship
5th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Elizabeth Johnson was the daughter of William Johnson and Sarah <...>.

Elizabeth Johnson married Theophilus Norwood, son of Edward Norwood and Annie Townsend, before 1721/22 in Carteret Co., NC.3,1

Child of Elizabeth Johnson and Theophilus Norwood

Citations

  1. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  2. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (parents). Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  3. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."

Theophilus Norwood

M, #1892, b. 1729/30
Relationship
4th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Theophilus Norwood was born in 1729/30 in NC.1,2 He was the son of Theophilus Norwood and Elizabeth Johnson.

Theophilus Norwood married first Elizabeth St. George circa 1765 in NC.3,1

Theophilus's second marriage was to Margaret Dawson.1

Theophilus Norwood began military service on 24 Jul 1776 in SC in the Revolutionary War; 3rd SC Regiment, Col. Wm. Thompson, Capt. George Liddell. Reenlisted 31 May 1777.4,5 His military service ended after Sep 1779 as this is the last pay voucher found.5

Child of Theophilus Norwood and Elizabeth St. George

Citations

  1. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  2. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (state). Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  3. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  4. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey, documents Rev. War service. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  5. [S2285] "Revolutionary War Service Records," Images, Fold3 (Fold3.com : accessed 9 Jul 2020), Citing NARA M881. Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783.

Margaret Dawson1

F, #1893
     Margaret Dawson married Theophilus Norwood, son of Theophilus Norwood and Elizabeth Johnson.1

Citations

  1. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."

Elizabeth St. George1

F, #1894, b. 1728/29, d. 1794
Relationship
4th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Elizabeth St. George was born in 1728/29 in NC.2,3

Elizabeth St. George married Theophilus Norwood, son of Theophilus Norwood and Elizabeth Johnson, circa 1765 in NC.4,1

Elizabeth St. George died in 1794 in Darlington Dist., SC.4

Child of Elizabeth St. George and Theophilus Norwood

Citations

  1. [S262] Lucy M. Gray Family History Papers, "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Ancestors of Elizabeth Lygon."
  2. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  3. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, (state). Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  4. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."