Lived in Newark, Arkansas; Phoenix, Arizona; Novato, California.spouse: Cox, Mary Etta Crook (1893 - 1982)
Have picture of Melissa's portrait, owned by Willeen Norris Via.
Have newspaper article about him (showing his picture) at age 93.spouse: McClain, Minnie (*1873 - )
In the 1880 census - Marion Township, Ozark Co., Missourispouse: Hutchinson, Parthenia "Thenie" Jane (1847 - 1885)According to Liz Glenn, Samuel Everett and his 2 brothers, Thomas and William, were in the 73rd Regiment, Co. G of the Enrolled Missouri Militia (E.M.M.). They enrolled August 9, 1862 at Flag Spring (MO ?) and were "ordered into active service" on Aug. 9, 1862. Samuel Everett and William H. were relieved from duty March 22, 1863. Then Samuel Everett was in Co. B of the 16th Missouri Calvary Volunteers. I am pretty sure these were Union units.
1880 Census of Ozark Co., Missouri lists Samuel Everett Norris and shows that both his parents (Thomas and Pennina) were born in North Carolina.spouse: Piland, Pennina (1820 - 1868)1834 - Moved from North Carolina to Kentucky 1842 - Joined Mt. Lebanon Church, Henderson Co., Kentucky 1844 - Licensed to preach 18 April 1844 by Liberty Church, Henderson County, Kentucky. 1846 - Ordained 28 December 1846 1846 - Moved to Ozark, Co., Missouri along with Samuel Piland and his wife (possibly Pennina's brother or other relative?) 1847 - Organized Mt. Lebanon Church (General Baptist).
"Was on side of Union during Civil War" [Baptist History]. Not sure whether he actually fought with Union or whether he simply favored them as he continued as minister. The history seems to suggest that he did not fight.
Parents died when he was a child.
1880 Census of Ozark Co., Missouri shows Thomas, age 70, and shows that both his mother and father were born in North Carolina.
Have number of references to Norrises in Gates Co., NC back to 1740.
Have copy of General Baptist history describing Thomas Norris.
See notes on Samuel Everett Norris regarding military service during the Civil War. Thomas' death, being in 1863, may well have been as a result of the war.