Will of Philip Norris, "weak in body," asks that funeral expenses and just debts be paid and gives to his two sons, Thomas Norris and Matthew Norris, all the landed estate containing 367 acres, to be equally divided between them and their heirs forever. To son Thomas a negro boy named Alfred, one cow and one bed and furniture, and a $5.00 table. Also to Thomas a negro girl named Maria, upon his paying to the rest of the children, one half of what she may be worth. To son Matthew, one negro woman named Amey, one cow, one bed and furniture and $5.00 to buy him a table. To daughter Trecey Norris (wife of William Norris), one negro girl called Beck. To grandson, Samuel Norris, a negro boy named James. The residue of the goods of every description to be sold and the money equally divided between all the children and his grandson, Samuel Norris. Appoints sons Thomas and Matthew as executors. May 30, 1823. Philip Read and Daniel Culver witnesses. Probated July 21, 1823. Thomas Norris and Matthew Norris qualified and executed bond of $5,000.00 with Henry Norris, William Norris and Ignatius Medcalf as their sureties.

Miles Ignatius Norris, b. 30 Mar 1864 was my great grandfather. I am seeking information on his parents and siblings. Do you have any further information on Philip Norris ancestors? Thank you for your help.

Judi Benjamin

Note!!!! the William Norris named as a security in this will was the son-in-law of Wm Norris. Proven by marriage records of Nelson Co. Ky Teresy Norris (named as daughter of Philip Norris) to Wm Norris 1813, Nelson Co. KY.

This has been a MAJOR mistake of researchers.. listing this Wm norris as a son of Philip..He was not....he was the son-in-law!!!
Mary Ann

Hi, I found one of your postings on Miles Norris. If my information is correct, we share him as a grandfather. He is my great-great grandfather buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Bloomington Illinois. My great grandmother is Rena Norris Carroll, the daughter of Miles and Mary Elizabeth Tennelly.
My name is Sheilie Carroll-Altieri and I share the ancestry site with my best friend Evelyn. Maybe we can exchange information. I live in Heyworth IL, just outside of Bloomington. I can be reached at sheiliealtieri@ymail.com.