Norman, John C. 1a

Birth Name Norman, John C.
Gender male
Age at Death 55 years

Narrative

There is a possibility that John was married 2 times. This is per Shirley Norman Gunn @ Norman @ Rootsweb.

Listed on Culpeper Co., VA. Tax List for 1783, with his son, William..

He inherited 1 shilling sterling from his father.

Norman notebook: Indenture copy for the sale of land by Isaac Means & his wife Ann to John Norman for the sum of 2000 pounds (current money of Virginia). Document dated Nov. 9, 1779.

Son William served as a Private with the Virginia Troops. From Oct 1780, served 5 months as a substitute for Ezekiel Norman, in Capt. Richard Yancey's Company; in the Spring of 1781 served 2 months as substitute for his father, John C. Norman, in Capt. James Brown's Company, Col. John Green's Regiment. William was in the Battle of Petersburg; later in 1781, he served 2 months in Capt. William Green's Company at the Siege of Yorktown.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hearts2&id=I1240

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1732 Hampshire County, Virginia   1b
Death 1787 Hampshire, Virginia, United States    

Age: 55y

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Norman, Courtney C.17051770-03-12
Mother Browning, Mary Francesabout 17211770-08-20
    Brother     Norman, Courtney C. 1730 1800
         Norman, John C. 1732 1787
    Brother     Norman, Reuben H. 1737 1805-12-16
    Sister     Norman, Amey 1738
    Sister     Norman, Molly Amey about 1738 1831
    Brother     Norman, Benjamin about 1740
    Brother     Norman, Ezekiel 1745 before 1809
    Sister     Norman, Mary 1752
    Sister     Norman, Mildred Courtney about 1755 after 1810
    Brother     Norman, William 1755-09-22 1841-07-01
    Sister     Norman, Elizabeth S. 1757 1851

Families

Family of Norman, John C. and McMURRIN, Sarah

Married Wife McMURRIN, Sarah ( * + 1784 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage before 1760 Culpeper Co., VA. Religious Marriage  
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
NORMAN, Benjamin **** Sr.1760-04-121826-03-06
NORMAN, John Jr.17611825
NORMAN, William Sr.1763-09-231841-07-01
NORMAN, Isaac17671850-08-28
NORMAN, Annabout 1771
NORMAN, Sarahabout 1772
, Pollyabout 1773
NORMAN, Henry1781-02-00after 1783-08-11

Source References

  1. Darlene Berchtold: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hearts2&id=I1281&style=TABLE CLEMONS-NORMAN-BERCHTOLD ANCESTRY
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        ID: I1281
        Name: Courtney C. **** NORMAN
        Given Name: Courtney C. ****
        Surname: NORMAN
        Suffix: Sr.
        Sex: M
        Birth: 1705 in Culpeper Co., VA.
        Death: 12 Mar 1770 in Culpeper, Brumfield Parish, Virginia Colony
        Burial: 1770 Fairview Cem., Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA.
        Event: Military Military
        Event: Alternate marriage date Marriage verification
        Note: Jan. 2, 1727/1728
        _UID: EA703E1E5F9A43AB8A8A47E95BB8048C8442
        Change Date: 29 Jan 2011 at 10:32
        Note:
        NOTE: Children listed by name in Courtney's will: John, Amey, Courtney, Reuben, Ezekiel & William.
        Five youngest not listed in the last item in Courtney's will were later shown as follows:

        In Will Book B page 238-Division of Estate C.N. Shows the following provision and reflects each child's part:
        Mary Norman 23
        Milly Norman 23
        Eliz. Norman 23
        Ezekiel Norman 30
        William Norman 30
        Therefore naming the children of Courtney & Mary Frances as: John, Amey, Courtney Reuben, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milly & Elizabeth.

        It is thought that Benjamin died before his father and there lies the reason he is not named in his father's will. Need research to find Benjamin's exact date of death. DB

        Occupation: Tobacco planter.

        Courtney C. Norman was born Abt. 1705 in Spotsylvania County, VA, and died March 12, 1770 in Culpeper County, VA. He married Mary Browning January 21, 1737/8 in Spotsylvania County, VA, daughter of Francis Browning and Elizabeth Lloyd. She was born Abt. 1721 in Spotsylvania County, Va, and died in Culpeper County, VA.

        Sept 28, 1728. Courtney Norman received his original land grant from King George II for 238 acres of Land in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA, (Ref: Patent No. 13 on page 302, Virginia Land Office Patents and Grants.) The 238 acres of land was on the Great Fork of the Rappahannock River. He later deeded it to John Ashley. This land crossed the North River into the Gourdvine Fork and thence into the Great Fork near land of Francis Browning. On the same day, he received from Nathaniel Hillin a deed of 100 acres, part of his father's patent. This land on Flatt Run he sold to Robert Strother in 1752. Courtney Norman had property in various places in what is now Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties.

        1742, Courtney Norman conveyed to Francis Browning Jr, a part of the original Browning tract.

        1750 WILL: Culpeper, VA, Ref: Will Book A-22, Courtney Norman etal appraised estate of David McMurrin, decd.

        1753 COURT: Culpeper Co, VA, Thursday the 16th of June 1753. Justices, Daniel Brown, William Eastham, John Slaughter, Henry Field, Junr. and George Wetherall, Gentl, "On Petition of HENRY NETHERTON and others to have the Antient Road established at COURTNEY NORMAN's Plantation alledging that the new way turned by Order of this Court is impassable for waggons, Whereupon it is ordered that WILLIAM EASTHAM, WILLIAM RUSSELL, JOHN FROGG and JAMES KENNERLEY or any three of them being first sworn before a Justice of the Peace for this County do view as well the new way as the Old Road and report to the Court the conveniencies and inconveniences it may be to the public, COURTNEY NORMAN or any other person."

        1764 NORMAN, COURTNEY State: VA Year: 1764 County: Culpeper County Record Type: Rent Role
        Township: Rent Rolls

        1770 WILL: Culpeper Co, VA, written 11 Mar 1770, probated 20 Aug 1770.
        Will of Courtney Norman (Ref: Will Book B, page 4, Culpeper County Court House):
        In the name of God Amen, the 12 day of March, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy. I Courtney Norman of Culpeper County and Brumphile Parish, being sick in body but of good and sound memory, thanks be to Almighty God and calling to remembrance uncertain Estate of this transitory Life and that all flesh must yield to Death when it shall please God to call, So make, Constitute, Ordain, and Declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Revoking and Annulling by these presents all and every Testament or Testaments, will or wills, heretofore by me made and Declared either by Word, or Writing and this is to be taken only for my last Will and Testament and none other.

        Item I give and bequeath my Soul to God who gave it so after my Just debts is paid by the Executors, and c______
        Item I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Norman a Bay Mare and her increase.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son John Norman, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my dughter Amey Murphy, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Courtney Norman, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Reuben Norman, One Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Ezekiel Norman, Seven Pounds Currentcey.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son William Norman, Seven Pounds Currentcey.
        Item I give and bequeath the rest of my Estate Equally to be Divided amongst my five youngest children and c Real and personal--

        Thomas Jorden, Sebasten Hatten, Edwin Hickman, Executor
        Courtney C. Norman (L.S.)
        Test: Edwin Hickman, James Hickman, Joseph Boggess

        In Will Book B page 238-Division of Estate C.N. Shows the following provision Reflects each child's part:
        Mary Norman 23
        Milly Norman 23
        Eliz. Norman 23
        Ezekiel Norman 30
        William Norman 30

         

        Aug. 20, 1770 At a court held for the county of Culpeper on Monday the 20th day of August, 1770. This last Will and Testament of Courtney Norman decd. was exhibited to the Court by Mary Norman, Widow, and relative of the said decedent, and was proved by the Oath of James Hickman and Joseph Boggess two of the witnesses there-to and Ordered to be Recorded the said Mary at the same time Refused to Accept the provision made her by the said decedent----

        1771 WILL: Culpeper Co, VA, WB B-4, 5 Nov. Sale of estate of Courtney Norman; some buyers were Caleb Browning and James Browning.

        The 4 older children of Courtney & Mary were either well established before 1770, or found disfavor with their father, as he left them each only 1 shilling sterling.

        NOTE: Mary Frances died the same day that Courtney's will was presented to the Court. It was during this Court procedure that Mary refused the mare that was left to her by Courtney.

        Jeannette Angel Weisbrodt has in her possession a math book illustrated by Courtney C. Norman Sr. and signed by George Washington.

        Virginia Census, 1607-1890
        Name:Courtney Norman
        State:VA
        County:Culpeper County Township:Rent Rolls
        Year:1764
        Record Type:Rent Role
        Database:VA Early Census Index

        Listed on the Culpeper Co., VA. Tax List for 1783.

        Courtney's sister, Frances Eman Norman, married Francis "Frank" Browning, the brother of Courtney's wife, Mary Frances Browning.

        Find A Grave memorial #8931650

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        e-mail: dberchtold35@msn.com

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        ID: I1281
        Name: Courtney C. **** NORMAN
        Given Name: Courtney C. ****
        Surname: NORMAN
        Suffix: Sr.
        Sex: M
        Birth: 1705 in Culpeper Co., VA.
        Death: 12 Mar 1770 in Culpeper, Brumfield Parish, Virginia Colony
        Burial: 1770 Fairview Cem., Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA.
        Event: Military Military
        Event: Alternate marriage date Marriage verification
        Note: Jan. 2, 1727/1728
        _UID: EA703E1E5F9A43AB8A8A47E95BB8048C8442
        Change Date: 29 Jan 2011 at 10:32
        Note:
        NOTE: Children listed by name in Courtney's will: John, Amey, Courtney, Reuben, Ezekiel & William.
        Five youngest not listed in the last item in Courtney's will were later shown as follows:

        In Will Book B page 238-Division of Estate C.N. Shows the following provision and reflects each child's part:
        Mary Norman 23
        Milly Norman 23
        Eliz. Norman 23
        Ezekiel Norman 30
        William Norman 30
        Therefore naming the children of Courtney & Mary Frances as: John, Amey, Courtney Reuben, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milly & Elizabeth.

        It is thought that Benjamin died before his father and there lies the reason he is not named in his father's will. Need research to find Benjamin's exact date of death. DB

        Occupation: Tobacco planter.

        Courtney C. Norman was born Abt. 1705 in Spotsylvania County, VA, and died March 12, 1770 in Culpeper County, VA. He married Mary Browning January 21, 1737/8 in Spotsylvania County, VA, daughter of Francis Browning and Elizabeth Lloyd. She was born Abt. 1721 in Spotsylvania County, Va, and died in Culpeper County, VA.

        Sept 28, 1728. Courtney Norman received his original land grant from King George II for 238 acres of Land in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA, (Ref: Patent No. 13 on page 302, Virginia Land Office Patents and Grants.) The 238 acres of land was on the Great Fork of the Rappahannock River. He later deeded it to John Ashley. This land crossed the North River into the Gourdvine Fork and thence into the Great Fork near land of Francis Browning. On the same day, he received from Nathaniel Hillin a deed of 100 acres, part of his father's patent. This land on Flatt Run he sold to Robert Strother in 1752. Courtney Norman had property in various places in what is now Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties.

        1742, Courtney Norman conveyed to Francis Browning Jr, a part of the original Browning tract.

        1750 WILL: Culpeper, VA, Ref: Will Book A-22, Courtney Norman etal appraised estate of David McMurrin, decd.

        1753 COURT: Culpeper Co, VA, Thursday the 16th of June 1753. Justices, Daniel Brown, William Eastham, John Slaughter, Henry Field, Junr. and George Wetherall, Gentl, "On Petition of HENRY NETHERTON and others to have the Antient Road established at COURTNEY NORMAN's Plantation alledging that the new way turned by Order of this Court is impassable for waggons, Whereupon it is ordered that WILLIAM EASTHAM, WILLIAM RUSSELL, JOHN FROGG and JAMES KENNERLEY or any three of them being first sworn before a Justice of the Peace for this County do view as well the new way as the Old Road and report to the Court the conveniencies and inconveniences it may be to the public, COURTNEY NORMAN or any other person."

        1764 NORMAN, COURTNEY State: VA Year: 1764 County: Culpeper County Record Type: Rent Role
        Township: Rent Rolls

        1770 WILL: Culpeper Co, VA, written 11 Mar 1770, probated 20 Aug 1770.
        Will of Courtney Norman (Ref: Will Book B, page 4, Culpeper County Court House):
        In the name of God Amen, the 12 day of March, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy. I Courtney Norman of Culpeper County and Brumphile Parish, being sick in body but of good and sound memory, thanks be to Almighty God and calling to remembrance uncertain Estate of this transitory Life and that all flesh must yield to Death when it shall please God to call, So make, Constitute, Ordain, and Declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Revoking and Annulling by these presents all and every Testament or Testaments, will or wills, heretofore by me made and Declared either by Word, or Writing and this is to be taken only for my last Will and Testament and none other.

        Item I give and bequeath my Soul to God who gave it so after my Just debts is paid by the Executors, and c______
        Item I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Norman a Bay Mare and her increase.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son John Norman, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my dughter Amey Murphy, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Courtney Norman, one Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Reuben Norman, One Shilling Starling.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son Ezekiel Norman, Seven Pounds Currentcey.
        Item I give and bequeath to my son William Norman, Seven Pounds Currentcey.
        Item I give and bequeath the rest of my Estate Equally to be Divided amongst my five youngest children and c Real and personal--

        Thomas Jorden, Sebasten Hatten, Edwin Hickman, Executor
        Courtney C. Norman (L.S.)
        Test: Edwin Hickman, James Hickman, Joseph Boggess

        In Will Book B page 238-Division of Estate C.N. Shows the following provision Reflects each child's part:
        Mary Norman 23
        Milly Norman 23
        Eliz. Norman 23
        Ezekiel Norman 30
        William Norman 30

         

        Aug. 20, 1770 At a court held for the county of Culpeper on Monday the 20th day of August, 1770. This last Will and Testament of Courtney Norman decd. was exhibited to the Court by Mary Norman, Widow, and relative of the said decedent, and was proved by the Oath of James Hickman and Joseph Boggess two of the witnesses there-to and Ordered to be Recorded the said Mary at the same time Refused to Accept the provision made her by the said decedent----

        1771 WILL: Culpeper Co, VA, WB B-4, 5 Nov. Sale of estate of Courtney Norman; some buyers were Caleb Browning and James Browning.

        The 4 older children of Courtney & Mary were either well established before 1770, or found disfavor with their father, as he left them each only 1 shilling sterling.

        NOTE: Mary Frances died the same day that Courtney's will was presented to the Court. It was during this Court procedure that Mary refused the mare that was left to her by Courtney.

        Jeannette Angel Weisbrodt has in her possession a math book illustrated by Courtney C. Norman Sr. and signed by George Washington.

        Virginia Census, 1607-1890
        Name:Courtney Norman
        State:VA
        County:Culpeper County Township:Rent Rolls
        Year:1764
        Record Type:Rent Role
        Database:VA Early Census Index

        Listed on the Culpeper Co., VA. Tax List for 1783.

        Courtney's sister, Frances Eman Norman, married Francis "Frank" Browning, the brother of Courtney's wife, Mary Frances Browning.

        Find A Grave memorial #8931650

      • Citation:

        e-mail: dberchtold35@msn.com