"The LaFayette Sun" - August 25, 1915:

Whoever once lived in LaFayette always has a hankering to get back to the old town. Hon. Jas. D. Norman, who left LaFayette a number of years ago and has made his home in Lanett, has bought out Dr. Grady's Morris place in the southwest section of town – at least, he has purchased a portion of the place, including the residence, and between forty and fifty acres of the land. We are glad to know that Mr. Norman is again to become our fellow townsman. He and his family will find cordial welcome from many old friends.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - December 12, 1917:

Hon. J. D. Norman Died Last Thursday.

Hon. James D. Norman died at his home in this city last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. He had been ill for several months, but his condition did not become alarming until a short time before his death. The entire community grieves with the family in their loss, for Mr. Norman was a man the town and county could ill afford to lose. Progressive and public-spirited, faithful to all responsibilities, doing first for his family and friends, and then with a heart big enough to encompass all who were in need. Loyal to his church and to society, Mr. Norman had taken a prominent part in public life, standing for the right and with the courage of his convictions. He and his family lived in LaFayette a number of years ago, during which time he served as mayor of several terms. They moved to Lanett and he was elected mayor of that city. They moved back to Lafayette in 1915. Mr. Norman was twice elected to the state legislature from this county and served as state senator from Chambers and Randolph counties for two terms.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in this city last Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, where a large congregation had assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to their friend. Services were conducted by Rev. H. R. Arnold, assisted by Rev. A. C. Yeargan. Both paid beautiful and fitting tributes to the many noble traits of the deceased. The church altar was covered with floral offerings. The remains were interred in the city cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters - Mrs. Calloway, of West Point, Misses Mary and Sadie Norman, of this city; five sons - Mr. Harry Norman, of Opelika; Mr. Ed Norman, of Birmingham; Mr. Brewer Norman of Haskell, Texas; Mr. Frank Norman, of West Point, and Mr. Raymond Norman, a member of the national army, stationed at Camp Gordon.
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1860 Tallapoosa County, (Daviston) Al Census:

#H227

Thomas J. Norman 39M Farmer R$1,000 P$612 Born GA
Amanda Norman 23F
Vasta E. Norman 16F Born GA
Mary D. Norman 13F Born GA
William Norman 9M Born GA
James D. Norman 8M Born GA
Robert J. Norman 6M Born GA
Elizabeth Norman 4F Born GA
Thomas L. Norman 2M Born AL
Samantha Norman 1F Born AL
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1870 Tallapoosa County, (Daviston) AL Census:

#H59

Thomas Norman 49M Farmer R$1,000 P$1,000 Born GA
Amanda Norman 45F Keeping House Born GA
JAMES NORMAN 18M Attending School Born GA
Albert Norman 14M Born GA
Elizabeth Norman 12F Born GA
Thomas Norman 10M Born AL
Jane Norman 9F Born AL
Ann Norman 7F Born AL
Frank Norman 5M Born AL
Theodosia Norman 3F Born AL
Wilson Norman 1M Born AL
Watley(Whatley) Norman 1M Born AL
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1880 Chambers County, (LaFayette) AL Census:

#H237

J.D. Norman 28M Dry Goods Merchant Born GA
Eugenia S. Norman 24F Wife Keeps House Born AL
Harry B. Norman 2M Son Born AL
Eddie A. Norman 1/12M Born AL
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1900 Chambers County, (Lanett) AL Census:

#H356

James D. Norman 48M Farmer Born April 1851 in GA
Eugenia S Norman 44F Wife Born Dec. 1853 in AL (Married 26 years. Mother of 9 children; 7 living)
Ed R. Norman 20M Son At School Born April 1880 in AL
Carrie F. Norman 18F Daughter At School Born Dec. 1881 in AL
Brewer F. Norman 16M Son At School Born Nov. 1883 in AL
Frank A. Norman 14M Son At School Born Sept. 1885 in AL
Reamen/Reansor(?) D. Norman 10M Son At School Born June 1889 in AL
Mary L. Norman 5F Daughter Born May 1895 in AL
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1910 Chambers County, (Lanett) AL Census:

#H394

J. D. Norman 57M Farmer Born GA
Eugenia Norman 53F Wife Born AL (Mother of 10 children; 8 living)
Mary Norman 14F Daughter Born AL
Sadie Norman 10F Daughter Born AL
L.C. Callaway 29M Son-in-law Salesman-Retail Store Born AL
Cary Fanny Callaway 28F Daughter Born AL
James Callaway 2M Grandson Born AL