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Henry Norris Henry Norris is an enterprising and prosperous farmer, owning and operating the one hundred and sixty acres of land which has been his home since 1880. His farm is situated in Jackson township and he is thus numbered among its substantial citizens. He was born in Virginia township October 23, 1842, a son of George W. and Susanna (Croy) Norris, of Virginia township. The parternal grandfather, Daniel Norris, came to Coshocton county in 1809 from Virginia with his father, William Norris, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Daniel Norris settled in Virginia township and entered land from the government, to which he later added by purchase until he became a large landowner. Farming has been the occupation of the family through several generations. Henry Norris, whose name introduces this review, was educated in the district schools and was also reared to farm life. When he started out to make his own way in the world he chose the occupation to which he had been reared, and was engaged in farming in Virginia twonship until 1880, when he took up his abode on his present tract of land, this consisting of one hundred and sixty acres in Jackson township. It is a well improved tract, supplied with all conveniences and accessories, and Mr. Norris follows the most progressive ideas of agriculture, so that his labors are attended with good results. He also raises stock to some extent. Mr. Norris chose as a companion and helpmate Miss Isabelle Platt, whom he wedded on the 31st of December, 1875 Their union has been blessed with eleven children, of whom ten are living: Jay T.; Clara, who has passed away; Theodocia, the wife of Oliver McCullough; Flay A.; Mary, now the wife of Martin Reed; Thomas; Ray; Pearl, the wife of Floyd Johnson; Joseph C.; Emmett O.; and Clarence. Mr Norris gives his political support to the man and the measures of democracy but aside from serving as a school director has never been active as an office seeker. His religious views accord with the principles and the doctrine of the Baptist church, of which he is a member. He possesses all the elements of what in this country we term a "square" man--one in whom to have confidence, a dependable man in any relation and any emergency. He is ever ready to meet any obligation of life with the confidence and courage that come of aconscious personal ability and all with whom he is associated have for him high commendation and praise.
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