Background
NORRIS, George William was born on July 11, 1861 in on farm, Sandusky Company, Ohio, United States. Son of Chauncey and Mary (Mook) Norris.
DC McCook Nebraska Office: Washington
NORRIS, George William was born on July 11, 1861 in on farm, Sandusky Company, Ohio, United States. Son of Chauncey and Mary (Mook) Norris.
Worked out for farmers, summers, and attended school winters, afterwards taught school in order to earn the means for higher Education. Baldwin University, Berea, O. Law, Valparaiso University.
Admitted to bar 1883, but taught 1 year in order to get means to purchase a law library. Moved to Nebraska, 1885. Prosecuting Attorney, 3 terms.
Judge, 14 Nebraska District, 1895-1902.
Member 58th to 62d Congresses (1903-1913), 5th Neb.
Married Pluma Lashley, 1890 (died 1901).; married second, Ella Leonard, 1903.