Brief Life History of Nathaniel
When Nathaniel Norcross was born on 12 June 1769, in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States, his father, Jonathan Norcross, was 35 and his mother, Martha Springer, was 25. He married Lydia Lane on 17 January 1791, in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 5 May 1843, in Bangor, Hancock, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Hallowell Village Cemetery, Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, United States.
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- Nathaniel Norcross, "Maine, Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
- Nathaniel Norcross, "Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907"
- Nathaniel Norcross, "Find A Grave Index"
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1782
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1789
George Washington elected first president of United States.
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Norcross in Carleton, Lancashire. The placename derives from Middle English north ‘northern, north’ + cros ‘cross’ (Old English north, Old Norse kross, late Old English cros).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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