Edward N Norman

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Edward N Norman

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

After a useful and honorable business career, Edward N. NORMAN, of Oak Ridge, Morris county, New Jersey, is now living practically retired, at Milton, enjoying the well-earned measure of rest which should always follow years of labor.

(I) Samuel NORMAN, his grandfather, came to Morris county with several brothers, and died there at an advanced age. He was a prosperous and influential farmer. He married Mary KEEPERS, and had children:

Thomas K., of further mention;
William S., died in California;
Samuel, died at Milton;
Millie, married (1st) Samuel WOLFE, (2nd) Paul MANDERVILLE;
Fannie, married Squire LUM;
Elizabeth, married James L. DAVENPORT;
Hannah, married David HINES;
Caroline, married Zopher TALMADGE;
Mary, married William R. McKAY;
Jane, married Richard DAVENPORT.

(II) Thomas K. NORMAN, son of Samuel and Mary (KEEPERS) NORMAN, was born in Milton in 1810, and was for many years a farmer and wheelwright. He was blind fifteen years prior to his death. He married Lavinia DAVENPORT, who died at the age of seventy-six years, a year and a half after the death of her husband. She was a daughter of John C. and _____ (JANES) DAVENPORT, the former a farmer, whose only other child was: Mary, who married Mahlon JENNINGS. John C. DAVENPORT married (2nd) Delilah TURNER. Mr. and Mrs. NORMAN had children:

Edward N., whose name heads this sketch;
John K., deceased, married Mary Ellen HEADLEY;
Samuel L., a carpenter living at Midland Park, New Jersey, married Delia WHITTLE;
David E., a farmer, of Sparta, married Mary E. KEEPERS;
Warren D., a farmer and dairyman, of Redman, Washington, married Josephine PELLETREAU, of California;
Mary Catherine, married Amzi D. ALLISON, a farmer of Jefferson township, Morris county, New Jersey.

(III) Edward N. NORMAN, son of Thomas K. and Lavinia (DAVENPORT) NORMAN, was born at Milton, Morris county, New Jersey, December 24, 1841. He attended the public schools of his native township, and upon attaining man's estate he went west, spending seven years in Idaho, while there being connected with mining interests. Upon his return to the east he established himself in business as a merchant, and carried on business for a period of forty-two years, retiring in 1913. He owns the farm on which he resides, and has erected a beautiful house. All his life, with the exception of the seven years spent in the west, have been passed in Morris county. He is a strong supporter of the Democratic party, and has served as a member of the board of freeholders for Jefferson township.

Mr. NORMAN married, in 1871, Caroline A. CHAMBERLAIN, and they have had children:
1. Nellie, living with her parents.
2. Cyrus C., treasurer of the Alpha Supply Company, of Eastern Pennsylvania; married Minnie ALLISON, and has a son Harold.
3. Willard L., a carpenter of Whartondike, New Jersey; married Leonora MARGARUM, and has children: Leona A., Marjorie, Noah Edward, Willard C.

The business methods of Edward N. NORMAN were always honorable and reliable, and in his intercourse with his fellowmen he has always borne himself as a quiet, unassuming gentleman, his true worth winning him the regard of all.