George Norcross

Background

Norcross, George was born on April 8, 1838 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hiram and Elizabeth (McClelland) Norcross.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Monmouth College, Illinois, 1861, Master of Arts, 1864. Studied McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1861-1862, Monmouth Theological Seminary, 1862-1863, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1864-1865. Doctor of Divinity, Princeton, 1879.

Career

Stated supply North. Henderson, Illinois, 1863-1865. Ordained Presbyterian ministry, June 6, 1865. Pastor North. Henderson, 1865-1866, Galesburg, Illinois, 1866-1868, Second Church, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1869-1909, pastor emeritus, 1909.

Stated supply Rockledge, Florida, November 1, 1909-May 1, 1910.

Editor: (and part author) The Centennial Memorial, Presbytery of Carlisle, 1890. The Story of a Thirtieth Anniversary, 1899.

Address: Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Achievements

• George Norcross has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Mary South. Tracy, October 1, 1863 (died 1866). Married second, Mistress.

Father:

Hiram Norcross

Mother:

Elizabeth (McClelland) Norcross

Spouse:

Mistress

Spouse:

Mary South. Tracy