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| Notes for Joshua Norman | ||||||||||||||||
| Joshua moved his family from Coshocton Co., OH, to Bureau Co., IL, in 1869. Cemetery Records for La Moille twp., Bureau Co., Illinois (Lam 03): Mirtle May Norman, Dau. of Joshua and M. (Martha) Norman d. November 6, 1871, at the age of 0 yrs - 8 mos - 24 dys. Joshua apparently moved his family back to Coshocton Co., OH, for two or three years during the period 1872-78, then returned to Bureau Co., IL. Such a move was noted in the obituaries for his daughter Emma and son James. Also, the census records for son Charles, born 1874, consistently report that he was born in OH. "Drs. Cook of Mendota, and Jones of LaMoille, removed a growing tumor from Mr. Joshua Norman. The operation was performed in seven minutes. At last accounts the patient was doing as well as could be expected." (From the Bureau County Register newspaper, issued 12/26/1878, published in Bureau Co., IL) "Billy Williams has moved on the farm lately vacated by Joshua Norman." (From the Bureau County Register, issued 3/11/1880, published in Bureau Co., IL) Joshua and his family arrived in Dickinson Co., KS, on Saturday, March 13, 1880. "Joshua Norman and family, of Bureau county, Ill., arrived at their Kansas home in Dickinson County, on last Saturday. Mr. Norman brings with him a couple of car loads of good cattle and horses. He is a good practical farmer and we believe he will be pleased with his change of location. Joshua Norman is a brother to John Norman, one of our best citizens, and a good farmer near the Davis and Dickinson county line." (Reprinted from the Junction City Tribune in the Democrat newspaper, issued 3/18/1880, published in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS) Joshua, his wife and eight children are listed on the Federal Census 1880, Buckeye Twp., Dickinson Co., KS. They were recent arrivals as son John, age four months, was born in Illinois. "Mr. David Norman and wife, of Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, are visiting the families of Mr. Norman's brothers, Joshua Norman, of Buckeye, and John Norman, of Noble township. We wish them a good time, and will not be surprised if they take the Kansas fever while here." (From the Gazette newspaper, issued 10/15/1880, published in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS) According to the Kansas Census 1885, Buckeye Twp., Dickinson Co., KS., Joshua owned 570 acres of land, 8 horses, 2 mules, 12 milk cows, 33 head other cattle, 80 hogs, 12 apple trees, 100 peach trees, 10 cherry trees, 1/2 acre vineyard, 1 dog, 1 acre walnut trees and 1/2 acre cottonwood trees. Some or all of his land was located on Section 19, T12S, R2E, Dickinson Co., KS. Son John's name does not appear on this or later census listings. The name of one child, Danil (Daniel), appears for the first time; either the census clerk failed to list him in 1880 or there are some errors in birth dates and locations. In Joshua's Obit. in Abilene Reflector (22 Mar 1906) the following was reported: * Married Catharine Ward of Coshocton, Ohio in 1853. Had 5 children, three of whom survived him in 1906. Emma, Joseph, and Frank. * Married Martha Jones of Newcomerstown, Ohio in 1868. Had 6 children, all living at time of Joshua's death in 1906. James, Edward, Charles, Nellie, Dan, and Thomas. * Moved to Dickinson Cnty, Ks in 1880. Joshua and his wife Martha are listed on the Federal Census 1900, Abilene city, Dickinson Co., KS. They are living in the First Ward on S. 4th Street and own their home free and clear. "Died of Heart Trouble. Joshua Norman died at his home on South Fourth street this morning. Death was due to heart trouble. A wife and several children survive him. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church Friday at 10 a. m. Burial in the Abilene cemetery." (From the Abilene Daily Chronicle, issued 3/14/1906, published in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS) "Death of Joshua Norman. Joshua Norman, one of the old settlers of the county, died at his home on South Fourth at 2 o'clock this morning, aged 82 years. He leaves a wife and nine children. Of the children, J. G., Mrs. Isaac Book, J. H., Nellie and Thomas reside in this city and county. Mr. Norman was a man of sterling worth, of rugged honesty and was esteemed by all as a good citizen and loving husband and father. ...." (From the Abilene Daily Reflector, issued 3/14/1906, published in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS) "Funeral of Joshua Norman. Funeral services were held this morning for the late Joshua Norman, Rev. Dr. Blayney officiating. A large number of friends attended to show their respect and sympathy. Burial was in Abilene cemetery. .... Mr. Norman was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1824. He was married in 1853 to Catherine Ward of Coshocton, Ohio. Five children were born to them, three of whom survive: Mrs. Emma Book of Talmage, Joseph Norman of Abilene and Frank Norman of Colo, Iowa. On Aug. 13, 1868, he married Martha Jones of Newcomerstown, O. They had six children, all of whom survive: James Norman, Longford; Dr. E. J. Norman, Eureka; Charles Norman, Manchester; Nellie Norman, Abilene; Dan H. Norman, Junction City; Thomas Norman, Abilene. Mr. Norman came to Dickinson county in 1880 and five years ago retired and moved to Abilene. ...." (From the Abilene Daily Reflector, issued 3/16/1906, published in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS) Occupation 1: 1880, Farmer/Buckeye Twp., Dickinson Co., KS Occupation 2: 1860, Farmer/Oxford Twp, Coshocton Co, OH Residence 1: 1900, Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS Residence 2: June 1870, LaMoille Twp., Bureau Co., IL | ||||||||||||||||
| Last Modified 28 Dec 2003 | Created 28 Dec 2007 Susan Patton |