GEORGE NORWOOD

George Norwood, son of William and Lydia Jordan Norwood, was born about 1671; he was in the Colonial Militia serving under Nathaniel Harrison, Nov 1701.  The name of  the wife of  George Norwood has not been found in the records, but many have stated her given name was Mary.  Their three (known) sons were raised in Surry Co VA.  Before 1725 all three men moved to Bertie Co  NC.  George Norwood sold his property in Surry Co VA and in 1727, he purchased land in Bertie Co NC.  In 1741 Bertie Co was divided and Northampton Co NC was established.  George Norwood did not move but the name of the county changed, so his will was recorded in Northampton Co NC.  He did not name any wife or daughters in his will written 21 Apr 1749.  Named in George Norwood's will were his

son: William Norwood, and William's son,  John Norwood

son: Nathaniel Norwood, and Nathaniel's children, George Norwood,
                                                                                  Nathaniel Norwood
                                                                                  Elizabeth Norwood
                                                                                  Mary Norwood
                                                                                  Sarah Norwood
son Samuel Norwood

Note: Nathaniel Norwood had a son named John Norwood, who was not left a bequest in George Norwood's will, but if his (John's) bother, Nathaniel, died without issue, John was to get the land that was left to his brother, Nathaniel Norwood.

 
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