Vixen (Sanders) Norris (1865 - 1950)

Born 28 Jun 1865 in White, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Wife of John Wesley Norris — married 19 Jul 1891 in White, Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 15 Apr 1950 at age 84 in White, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Vixen (Sanders) Norris was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

This profile is part of the Sanders Name Study.

This profile is part of the Norris Name Study.

Vixen Sanders was born on June 28, 1865 in White, Tennessee, United States, daughter of Clark Sanders (1817–<1900) and Elizabeth Holland (1819–<1900).

Vixen (26) married John Wesley Norris (20) (born on December 3, 1870 in White, Shelby; son of Robert Carroll Norris and Lucinda (Lewis) Norris) on July 19, 1891 in White. ^[1]

In the 1870 census Vixia (age 5) was in White, Tennessee, United States.^[2] Clark Sanders 52, Elizabeth Sanders 51, James F Sanders 21, Sarah A Sanders 29, Richard W Sanders 17, Laminda Sanders 14, Pembroke C Sanders 12, Vixia Sanders 5, Rebecca Holen 83.

In the 1880 census Vicksy (age 14), At School, was the daughter of Clark Sanders in District 5, Grainger, Tennessee, United States.^[3] Clark Sanders 65, wife Elizabeth Sanders 60, daughter Sarah Ann Sanders 40, daughter Vicksy Sanders 14, other F. P. Womack 18.

In the 1900 census Viney (age 35) was the wife of John W Norris in Civil District 5, White, Tennessee, United States.^[4] John W Norris 30, wife Viney Norris 35, daughter Carry Norris 8, daughter Arthy Norris 7, daughter Vady Norris 2, daughter Verra Norris 0.

In the 1910 census Vixie (age 45) was the wife of John W Norris in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States.^[5] John W Norris 39, wife Vixie Norris 45, daughter Carrie Norris 18, daughter Arethy Norris 16, daughter Vadie Norris 12, daughter Verner Norris 10, daughter Zora Norris 5.

In the 1920 census Vixie (age 52) was the wife of Jack W Norris in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States.^[6] Jack W Norris 49, wife Vixie Norris 52, daughter Vadie Norris 21, daughter Verla Norris 19, daughter Zola Norris 15.

In the 1930 census Vixie (age 64) was the wife of John Norris in District 01, White, Tennessee, United States.^[7] John Norris 59, wife Vixie Norris 64, daughter Vada Norris 31, daughter Zola Norris 23.

In the 1940 census Vixie (age 74) was the widowed head of household in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States.^[8] Vixie Norris 74, daughter Vada Norris 42, daughter Zola Norris 36, daughter Verla England 40, granddaughter Geneva England 10.

Vixen died on April 15, 1950 in White, aged 84. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, Sparta, Tennessee.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007719423; FHL microfilm: 507886
   FamilySearch Record: XD3X-W8J (accessed 6 September 2023)
   Vicsie Sanders marriage to John W. Norris on 19 Jul 1891 in White, Tennessee, United States.
2. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 15; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004275540_002_M9CN-ZBS; FHL microfilm: 000553069; Image number: 128; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01566-1
   FamilySearch Record: MD8D-3P8 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D8MX-BD
   Vixia Sanders (5) in White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00091; Digital film/folder number: 005162519; FHL microfilm: 1255285; Image number: 503; Sheet number: 443; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: MDWK-VZC (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBJ-939V
   Vicksy Sanders (14), single daughter, At School, in household of Clark Sanders (65) in District 5, Grainger, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 75; Digital film/folder number: 004118751; FHL microfilm: 1241604; Image number: 677; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00792-3
   FamilySearch Record: MSZV-DRX (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QF4-MK6
   Viney Norris (35), wife, in household of John W Norris (30) in Civil District 5, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157161; FHL microfilm: 1375539; Image number: 63; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03636-6
   FamilySearch Record: MGNJ-28Q (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-YFZ
   Vixie Norris (45), wife, in household of John W Norris (39) in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004968828; FHL microfilm: 1821770; Image number: 893; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03111-6
   FamilySearch Record: MN5R-477 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJG-W2S
   Vixie Norris (52), wife, in household of Jack W Norris (49) in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 46; Digital film/folder number: 004953935; FHL microfilm: 2342019; Image number: 186; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03696-8
   FamilySearch Record: SP7R-KFH (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R8C-9HHG
   Vixie Norris (64), wife, in household of John Norris (59) in District 01, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing enumeration district (ED) 93-2, sheet 16A, line 11, family 282, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3948
   FamilySearch Record: K4HK-1NB (accessed 6 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8S1J
   Vixie Norris (74), widowed head of household in Civil District 1, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
9. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #73804567 (accessed 6 September 2023)
   Memorial page for Vixie Sanders Norris (25 Jun 1865-15 Apr 1950), citing Highland Cemetery, Sparta, White County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Jenifer Crone (contributor 47360533).