Alsinda Mae Norris

Alsinda Mae Keysor Norris
Birth
1 Dec 1849
Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Death
24 Jul 1928 (aged 78)
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Memorial ID
50835024 · View Source

Obituary:
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
Parents
Jacob Keysor
1815–1875

Elizabeth Ralston Keysor
1819–1896

Spouse

John Nathanial Norris
1837–1907 (m. 1866)

Siblings

Robert Keysor
1838–1898

George W. Keysor
1840–1908

Susannah B "Susan" Keysor Fields
1842–1909

William Keysor
1843–1914

Mary Ann Keysor Force Hilligas
1846–1911

Margaret Keysor
1848–1864

Elisabeth Jane Keysor Jordan
1851–1930

Dorthey Keysor Jacobs
1853–1881

John Keysor
1855–1893

Joseph Keysor
1857–1864

Sophronia Keysor Sleggel
1860–1930

Grace Pearl Keysor Stephenson
1863–1943

Children

Jacob Martin Norris
1867–1944

Martha Lavina Norris Veverka
1869–1940

Samuel Corwin "Sam" Norris
1872–1922

Grace Deatte "Gracie" Norris
1875–1891

Elzy Fayette Norris
1878–1959

Elver Bernette Norris
1880–1942

Lizabeth Ellen Norris
1882–1883

Silby Sophronia Norris Goin
1884–1935

Flora Celia "Lora" Norris Smith
1887–1914

Anna L Norris Gilbreaith
1890–1965

Ora Jene Norris
1893–1961

Letha Genevieve Norris
1895–1896

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