Mrs. Norris was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Keysor. She was born in Morrow county, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1849, so that at the time of her passing away, July 24th, 1928, she had reached the great age of 78 years, 7 months and 23 days. When about 15 years, she came with her parents to Ewart, Iowa, removing after a year to Brooklyn, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to John N. Norris in Dec. 1866, living in the vicinity of Brooklyn until they came to Montezuma in 1898. They had 12 children, of which 7 are still living.
For many years Mrs. Norris has been a professed Christian. The Christian church of Montezuma having been her home church since residing here. Her husband preceded her in death 21 years ago, the 17th day of this month. The children surviving are Jake Norris, Brooklyn; Mrs. Martha Veverka, Montezuma; Elzy Norris, Grinnell; Elver, Victor; Mrs. Silby McGee, Forest City, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Gilbreaith, Montezuma; O.J. Norris, Brooklyn. Besides these there are 17 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, two sisters,Mrs. O.D. Sleggel, Coon Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. George Stephenson, Hutchinson, Kans. During her last sickness of 8 weeks Mrs. Norris was tenderly and lovingly cared for by her sister, Mrs. Sleggel and daughter, Mrs. McGee. She was truly a devoted wife and kind and loving mother who now "rests sweetly rests" from earthly care and toil.
Source: Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; July 26, 1928
Mrs. Norris was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Keysor. She was born in Morrow county, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1849, so that at the time of her passing away, July 24th, 1928, she had reached the great age of 78 years, 7 months and 23 days. When about 15 years, she came with her parents to Ewart, Iowa, removing after a year to Brooklyn, Iowa.
She was united in marriage to John N. Norris in Dec. 1866, living in the vicinity of Brooklyn until they came to Montezuma in 1898. They had 12 children, of which 7 are still living.
For many years Mrs. Norris has been a professed Christian. The Christian church of Montezuma having been her home church since residing here. Her husband preceded her in death 21 years ago, the 17th day of this month. The children surviving are Jake Norris, Brooklyn; Mrs. Martha Veverka, Montezuma; Elzy Norris, Grinnell; Elver, Victor; Mrs. Silby McGee, Forest City, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Gilbreaith, Montezuma; O.J. Norris, Brooklyn. Besides these there are 17 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, two sisters,Mrs. O.D. Sleggel, Coon Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. George Stephenson, Hutchinson, Kans. During her last sickness of 8 weeks Mrs. Norris was tenderly and lovingly cared for by her sister, Mrs. Sleggel and daughter, Mrs. McGee. She was truly a devoted wife and kind and loving mother who now "rests sweetly rests" from earthly care and toil.
Source: Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; July 26, 1928
Family Members
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Robert Keysor
1838–1898
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George W. Keysor
1840–1908
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Susannah B "Susan" Keysor Fields
1842–1909
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William Keysor
1843–1914
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Margaret Keysor
1845–1861
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Mary Ann Keysor Force Hilligas
1846–1911
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Elisabeth Jane Keysor Jordan
1851–1930
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Dorthey Keysor Jacobs
1853–1881
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John Keysor
1855–1893
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Joseph Keysor
1857–1864
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Sophronia Keysor Sleggel
1860–1930
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Grace Pearl Keysor Stephenson
1863–1943
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Jacob Martin Norris
1867–1944
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Martha Lavina Norris Veverka
1869–1940
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Samuel Corwin "Sam" Norris
1872–1922
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Grace Deatte "Gracie" Norris
1875–1891
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Elzy Fayette Norris
1878–1959
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Elver Bernette Norris
1880–1942
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Lizabeth Ellen Norris
1882–1883
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Silby Sophronia Norris Goin
1884–1935
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Flora Celia Norris Smith
1887–1914
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Anna L Norris Gilbreaith
1890–1965
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Ora Jene Norris
1893–1961
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Letha Genevieve Norris
1895–1896
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