Background
Norris was the son of Samuel Edward Norris of Upper Clapton, Middlesex.
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Edward Norris
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He was educated at Leatherhead Grammar School.
Career
He became a merchant and a manufacturer of leather products for use in machinery and was a Director and Deputy Chairman of Southampton Dock Company. His work for public charities included acting as treasurer of the Merchant Seamen"s Orphan Asylum, and of the East London Hospital for Children, and as a trustee for various charities. He was Captain commanding the 2nd Sussex Artillery Volunteers.
His writings included "A Short History of the Curriers" Company and various political pamphlets.
He lost the seat in 1892. Norris died at the age of 75.
Norris married firstly in 1861, Mary Cole, who died in 1867. He lived at Hurst Dene, Hastings and at 24, Chester Terrace, Regent"s Park.
Membership
23rd United Kingdom Parliament. 24th United Kingdom Parliament]
In 1885 Norris was elected Member of Parliament for Limehouse.
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Born
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Political Party
Conservative Party