Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry

Lieut. Stephen Casimir Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1892 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Christening: Death: 11 Oct 1916 - Gueudecourt, Picardie, France ( at age 24) ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Burial: 11 Oct 1916 - Gueudecourt, Picardie, France ⁵⁰⁶ ^,2878 Cause of Death: Killed in battle
Events
• Graduation: St. Bonaventure's College, 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Military: 2nd Lieutenant, World War I, Royal Newfoundland Regt. # 921, Between 1914 and 1916. 921LtNorrisStephen CasimerThree Arms, NDBOct 11, 1916.

Parents

Father: James Norris ³⁶⁹⁴ Mother: Mary Ann Dower ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes
General:

John Wheeler notes he was unmarried.

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301002: From NGB Website transcription of gravestone by Barbara Penderson: Lieut. Stephen C. Norris who was killed at Gueudecourt, France Oct. 11, 1916 aged 24 years

He is listed among the names of Newfoundland Intestate Wills:

NAME YEAR FOLIO NUMBER. ADDRESS LETTERS VOLUME REMARKS Norris Stephen C. 1918-284 Three Arms, Twillingate Admin 7

He is listed among the names of the Newfoundland Regiment on the NGB website: 921 Lt Norris Stephen Casimer Three Arms, NDB Oct 11, 1916

St. John's Daily News Necrology for Sat. Dec. 30, 1916: NORRIS, Samuel Casimer, Second Lieutenant, Three arms, N.D.B., killed in action in France, Oct. 12, 1916.

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081002:

Notes from John and John Wheeler:

Military Career Of Stephen Norris (From the Notes of Mary Philpott)

$Stephen worked in his father's extensive business from 1908 to 1911

$He enlisted as a Private and showed special aptitude for the training of men.

$He was promoted to Sergeant and retaining at St. John's.

$He was subsequently promoted to Lieutenant.

$Before leaving for England, his platoon presented him with an address and a present in recognition of his services as trainer.

$On October 27, 1915, "quite a breezy scene developed at the RailwayStation this morning when the first train was leaving. Mr. James Norris, of Three Arms, father of Lieut. (Stephen Cassimer) Norris (#921) protested against the dispatch of his son and Lieut. Keegan (#766) in a mail car while a sleeper was provided for the four Protestant officers, Captain Montgomerie, Surgeon Lieut. Knight, and Lieut Rowsell and Gane (not commissioned from Ranks). A letter which we published last night showed that a baggage car was the only provision made for the former two officers, whereas a sleeper was provided for the latter. Mr. Norris expressed his willingness to pay the hire of a sleeper, or if necessary, buy one outright".

$"G" Company (77% from the outports) was the last full Company to proceed overseas in 1915 as a single draft. It left St. John's by special train on October 27, 1915, under the command of Captain Montgomerie, went by rail and boat to Quebec, and took passage on the H.M.T. Corsican (of the Allan Line). They disembarked at Devonport on November 9, 1915 and next morning arrived at a military camp at Gailes, a dozen miles from Ayr, where they were quartered in huts, for there was no space at the Regimental Depot.

$He was on strength for the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, July 1 1916, but was not wounded. He was not one of those who answered the Roll Call.

$He was killed by a shell on October 11, 1916 at Gueudecourt, one of nine who died when their trench blew in, killing all in it.

$He was one of 38 at Gueudecourt whose bodies were never found.

$He is named in the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Park.

$By October 20, 1916, Eric Ellis in Ayr had the information that "Lieut. S. Ebsary reported killed, also Norris, and others".

$On November 13, 1916, A. L. Hadow, Commanding Officer of the Newfoundland Regiment wrote the following: "Dear Mr. Norris, I have just been given your address so I want to write and offer you my deepest sympathy in the death of your son on October 11th. He was killed instantaneously by a big shell just as he was trying to rescue a man who had been buried in by another shell. His platoon had had a particularly bad time through very heavy shelling and there were only three survivors, and your son stuck to his trench in the most gallant manner. He was a most promising officer and I deeply regret his loss, and the only consolation I can offer you is that by his fine example he helped to hold our trenches under the most severe shell fire, in which the Regiment gained great credit, and your son by his death contributed in no small measure to the success of the Regiment. With my deepest sympathy to you, believe me. Yours sincerely,".

$From the St. Bonaventure's College Adelphian: "The foregoing extract epitomizes Steve's noble qualities ... we find no V.C. or D.C.M after his name to tell of his gallantry, we know that he valiantly played the game and that the memory of his valour will endure as long as there is one of his platoon left to tell of the heroic action in which he took such a prominent and honoured part. He was in his 25th year and like his College friend, Capt. J. Donnelly, he now sleeps the sleep of the brave somewhere in France".

$According to the Encyclopedia of Newfoundland, "the death of Stephen Norris left the Three Arms business without an heir apparent. The firm and the Norris Family left the village after the death of James in 1925. It being the main enterprise of the settlement, the place closed out".]

One who died when their trench blew in, killing all in it. Stephen Casimer /Norris/ Lieut. Stephen C. Norris who was killed at Gueudecourt, France Oct. 11, 1916 aged 24 years Listing of members of the RNR: 921 Lt Norris Stephen Casimer Three Arms, NDB Oct 11, 1916

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22062014:

For reasons unknown, while his military file is available and I have downloaded it from the NGB website, his actual attestation papers went missing. This is commented on in the file as it made for some difficulty in dealing with the insurance company after his death. The Attestation paper would have his actual date of death, among other facts I am missing.

There has been a book written about him called In The Field by Joan Sullivan, published by Breakwater Books in 2012. It was prompted by her reading of a play staged by the students of Gonzaga High Scool on his life and tragic death.

140615:
In his memoirs, Stanley Frost mentions Stephen twice:

A slow train from Boulogne took us to Étaples and thence on foot to the famous encampment known as the "bullring." Steve Norris and Jimmy Irvine, both old friends, and I occupied a tent together. [Norris was killed in action 16 October 1916 near Gueudecourt.] This establishment was created for the purpose of hardening Officers and Other Ranks before being sent to join their units at the Front.

Frost, Sydney (2014-11-10). A Blue Puttee at War: The Memoir of Captain Sydney Frost, MC (Kindle Locations 2810-2813). Flanker Press. Kindle Edition.

and

Our Battalion had already arrived and were taking up positions when we reached their lines. I checked the siting of the Lewis Guns and just as we reached "D" Company a heavy calibre shell exploded in the trench killing two men including my devoted runner Phelan. The fact that he has no known grave and that his name is inscribed on the Beaumont Hamel Memorial indicates the type of shell the enemy was employing to break up further attacks. While I was unscathed, it was a severe shock and a tragic happening on the eve of an important battle in which I knew my responsibilities would not be light. Shortly after, Second Lieutenant Steve Norris, who was with me in the Officers' draft four months previous, was blown up in the same manner and his remains were never found.

Frost, Sydney (2014-11-10). A Blue Puttee at War: The Memoir of Captain Sydney Frost, MC (Kindle Locations 3841-3846). Flanker Press. Kindle Edition.

220816:
According to Richard Cramm in "The First Five Hundred", "The day (Battle at Gueudecourt) was marked by heroic and daring conduct, and by the loss of some of the very best of the Regiment. Among those who fell were Captain Donnelly, whose steady nerve and heroism at Gallipoli have already been mentioned, Captain. O'Brien, Lieutenants Ebsary, Clift and Norris. These men and many others displayed a courage, fearlessness and defiance of danger that were fatal. They could not be stopped except ny death itself."
Medical:

He was killed by a shell on October 11, 1916 at Gueudecourt

Sydney Harold Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1920 - St. Erth, Cornwall, England ⁴⁵⁵ Christening: 15 Dec 1920 - St. Erth, Cornwall, England ⁴⁵⁵ Death: Bef 7 Oct 1989 - Hayle, Cornwall, England ⁴⁵⁵ Burial: 7 Oct 1989 - Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, England ⁴⁵⁵ Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: Edwin Frank Norris ⁴⁵⁵ Mother: Lilian Maud Willcox ⁴⁵⁵

Notes
General:

Source given as LDS

Sylvia Helen Norris

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1878 - Dartmouth, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Christening: Death: Bef 21 Dec 1968 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Burial: 21 Dec 1968 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: John Gardner Norris ⁴⁵⁵ Mother: Charlotte Ann Skigel Guest ⁴⁵⁵

Notes
General:

Source given as LDS

Living

Sex: F

Spouses and Children

1. Living Children: 1. Living

Walter F. Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Dec 1899 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Christening: Death: 13 Apr 1903 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 3) ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Burial: After 13 Apr 1903 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁰⁶ Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: James Norris ³⁶⁹⁴ Mother: Mary Ann Dower ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes
General:

300904:

As transcribed from original tombstone and recorded on NGB Website byBarbara Penderson:

Walter F. darling child of James and Mary Norris died april 13, 1903 aged 3 yrs. 5 mos.

William Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1895 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ³⁶⁹⁴ Christening: Death: 13 Jul 1906 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 11) ³⁶⁹⁴ Burial: After 13 Jul 1906 - Three Arms, Fogo And Twillingate District, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁰⁶ Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: James Norris ³⁶⁹⁴ Mother: Mary Ann Dower ⁵⁰⁶ ^,3694 Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes
General:

300904: From NGB website transcrition of gravestone by Barbara Pederson: William T. Norris died July 13, 1906 aged 11-/2 years

William Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Bef 2 Feb 1901 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷³⁷ Christening: 2 Feb 1901 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: 4 Jul 1905 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷²²⁸ Burial: After 4 Jul 1905 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷²²⁸ Cause of Death:
Events
• Minister/Priest: George H. Bolt, 2 Feb 1901, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Birth: May 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Christening: May 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Death: Cir 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: William Henry Charles Norris ¹⁷⁴⁰ ^,1741 Mother: Mary Ann Westcott ¹⁷⁴⁰ Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes
General:

240212:

I am inferring that he died young since another later brother had the same name.

010312:

From Gail Howell:

went back to the Archives to recheck the books. The information that is documented for Harry and William Norris is wrong. I spoke with the staff there and they recommended, I go to see the Reverend, but they also said they didn't thing he would have any other information to give to me. I will try the church next week.

In the meantime, I decided to check the Vital Statistics death records on the NGB website. I discovered that there was a child died named William Norris, he died July 4th, 1905 and that he was 15 months old. It also said he died from convulsions and that he lived on Hamilton Ave. That would have made the twins born sometime around 1904. He was buried at the Anglican Cemetery. That would be the St. Thomas' Anglican Cemetery on Forest Rd.

William Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Barton Regis, Bristol, Gloucester, England ²⁴ Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Literacy: Able to sign his own name on wedding register, 3 Sep 1876, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Sailor on Man of War, 1878, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: Battery Rd., 1888, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Moulder, 4 Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Spouses and Children

1. *Maria Barnes ¹⁷³⁷ Marriage: 3 Sep 1876 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²⁴
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Thomas M Wood, 3 Sep 1876, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Witnesses: John Pack, John Phillips, 3 Sep 1876, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

080512 from NGB website:

Sep 3 1876St. JohnsWilliam NORRIS, bach, Barton Gloster, EnglandMaria BARNES, spinster, St JohnsJohn Pack, John Phillips
Children: 1. William Henry Charles Norris 2. Charlotte Elizabeth Norris 3. John Archibald Norris 4. Maria Clenic Norris

William Gerald Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1883 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Christening: 11 Nov 1883 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Death: Bef 28 Oct 1931 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Burial: 28 Oct 1931 - Brixham, Devon, England ⁴⁵⁵ Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: John Gardner Norris ⁴⁵⁵ Mother: Charlotte Ann Skigel Guest ⁴⁵⁵

Notes
General:

Source given as LDS

William Henry Charles Norris

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1878 - Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷²³⁵ Christening: 5 May 1878 - Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷²³⁸ Death: Burial: in Van Buren Township, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America ¹⁷³⁷ Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 1877, Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: Battery Rd., 1888, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Occupation: Boilermaker/Supervisor at Reid Newfoundland Dockyard, Between 4 Aug 1898 and 1919, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: Hamilton Avenue, 4 Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Immigration: From St. John's, Newfoundland, 1919, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• Occupation: Supervisor, Sydney Dockyard, Between 1919 and 1925, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• Immigration: From Nova Scotia, Canada, Cir 1925, Michigan, United States of America.

Parents

Father: William Norris ¹⁷³⁹ Mother: Maria Barnes ¹⁷³⁷

Spouses and Children

1. *Mary Ann Westcott ¹⁷⁴⁰ Marriage: 4 Aug 1898 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁴¹
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: C. F. Zimmermann, 4 Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Witnesses: Fannie Pike, C. Edward Russel, 4 Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

230811:

196 Wililam Henry Charles Norris 21 bachelor Boilermaker Hamilton Avenue father: William Norris Moulder Mary Ann Westcott 20 spinster St John's father: Henry Westcott Seaman 4 Aug 1898 in the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, St John's Fannie Pike, C Edward Russel, C F Zimmermann
Children: 1. Donald Norris 2. Dorothy M. Norris 3. Henry Norris 4. William Norris 5. Edna Norris 6. Florence Gertrude Norris 7. Jean Carter Norris 8. George Guy Norris 9. William Robert Norris 10. Leslie Gordon Norris 11. Evelyn A. Norris

Notes
General:

200212 from Gail Howell:

Received some pictures and documents from a cousin in the US, concerning my Gr. Grandparents (Norris). With the info I received from her I was able to get birth certificates for my Grandmother and one of her sisters. She has since asked me to get more Birth Certificates for their other siblings, but has no info, only the names. I have to try and find some info about these people before I approach the church. The Norris's lived on Hamilton Ave, here in the city and I think that is where most of the children were born. Through some of my recent research, I discovered that some of the Carey's lived at 427 Water St. Interesting!!..

240212: Here is the complete list of family members sent to me by Gail today:

Donald Norris, born May 4th, 1899.------baptised May 21st, 1899. Parents, William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.

2. Dorothy Norris, born Oct 20th, 1900. We have a copy of her birth certificate.

3. Henry (Harry) Norris, born Feb. 2nd, 1901,------baptised Feb 2nd, 1901. Parents William and Maryann Norris, 14 Hutchings St.

4. William Norris, born Feb. 2nd, 1901,-------baptised Feb. 2nd, 1901. Parents William and Maryann Norris, 14 Hutchings St.-----both were baptised by Reverend George H. Bolt

5. Edna Norris, born July 2nd, 1905,------baptised July 23rd, 1905-----Parents William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.---baptised by Reverend C.C.A. Cogan

6. Florence Gertrude Norris, born Nov 5th, 1907. We have a copy of her birth certificate.

7. Jean Carter Norris, born Apr. 6th, 1910,------baptised May 1st, 1910-----Parents William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.-----baptised by Reverend H. Uphill

8. George Guy Norris, born May 11th, 1911,------baptised June 12th, 1911---Parents William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.-----baptised by Reverend H. Uphill

9. William Robert Norris, born June 16th, 1914,----baptised June 20th, 1914-----Parents William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.-----baptised by Reverend H. Uphill

10. Leslie Gordon Norris, born June 30th, 1917,----baptised July 1st, 1917------Parents William and Maryann Norris, Hamilton Ave.-----baptised by Reverend H. Uphill

11. Child, born between Mar and May. the child's name or birthdate is not recorded. But the parents name listed is William and Maryann Norris, their address, Hamilton Ave. and the Reverends name (H. Uphill) is recorded there.

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080512 from Sortedby name.com

BARNES, Maria (mother) , and William NORRIS, had a baby, William Henry Charles NORRIS born 4 Apr 1878 in Topsail, Newfoundland.

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