John Norfleet (1786 - abt. 1873)

Born 11 Oct 1786 in Nansemond, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Catharine (Unknown) Norfleet — married 10 Sep 1855 in Pulaski County, Kentucky

Descendants

Died about 19 Apr 1873 at about age 86 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

John was born 11 Oct 1786, in Nansemond County, Virginia. He was the son of Henry Norfleet and Elizabeth Everett Norfleet. John Norfleet's Bible recorded the first marriage of John to Catherine (last name unknown) on 1 Jun 1809, when John was 23 years of age. John and Catherine had eight children: Elizabeth, Henry, John, Eliza Ann, Mary Ann, Everett, Cerina, and James. Catherine died about 1848. John married his second wife, Catherine Watson 10 Sep 1855, when he was 70 years old.

John Norfleet served two tours of duty in the War of 1812 as a private with the Virginia militia. He shows up on Virginia tax rolls owning land in Nansemond County, Virginia in 1812.

John and his first wife Catherine # 1 moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky in 1820, where two Norfleet uncles had previously settled. He acquired 118 acres on White Oak Creek.

John Norfleet died 19 Apr 1873 in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Sources

• Marriage record of Edward McKaughan and Eliz. Ann Norfleet, 8/15/1838, recorded in Pulaski County, KY, says John Norfleet, father, gave consent to the marriage. The Will of John Norfleet, entered into court records 25-Apr-1873, lists property he owned by Forbush Creek and west of main road leading from Robertsport to Harrison. John Norfleet leaves the land to sons Everett and James M. Norfleet. Specific personal property is left to a daughter Serena Vaughn. Granddaughters bequeathed personal property are Polly Jane Roverts and Polly Jane Roberts. The balance of his estate is divided equally between his lawful heirs: Henry Norfleet, John O. Norfleet, James M. Norfleet, the heirs of Elizabeth Roberts (deceased), Serena Vaughn, Eliza. McCaughan and Mary McKinney's two children.

• Ancestry.com. "Kentucky, County marriage Records. 1783-1965" [database on-line, accessed 13 Jul 2018]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2016. Original Data: Kentucky Marriages. Madison County Courthouse, Richmond, Kentucky. Records the second marriage of John Norfleet, a widower age 70, to Catharine Watson, a widow about 52, 10 Sep 1855 in residence of Catharine West, Pulaski County, Kentucky. The ceremony was performed by William Weddle MGS and witnessed by James Raney and Bresen Coomer. Note: Older Ancestry.com entries incorrectly name Catharine West as the the spouse.

• Edmund West, Comp.. "Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. Accessed 26 Jul 2018. (This source provides birth and death dates & locations, as well as the names of parents.)

• [1] "Norfleet Settlers of KY" by Phil Norfleet. Accessed 4 Apr 2018. This source is part of an extensive Norfleet family history by Phil Norfleet, tracing the Norfleet family back to medieval England. Phil Norfleet's narrative includes land ownership, the War of 1812 military service record, marriage to both of John's wives, and the identify of his parents, children, and probably ancestors.

• [2] Family Group Sheet for John Norfleet, accessed on line 7 May 2019, lists eight children of John and Catherine (Unknown), including their birth & death dates, locations, marriages, and spouses.