Philip Ashton Norris

Background

Norris, Philip Ashton was born on January 19, 1863 in Hopkins County, Texas, United States. Son of George W. and Susan Trigg (Arbery) Norris.

Education

Educational public schools.

Career

Began work as printer’s devil, then clerk in general’ store. Bookkeeper First National Bank, Greenville, Texas, 1883-1886. Cashier First National Bank of Commerce, Texas, 1890-1904.

General manager Shawnee (Oklahoma) Cotton Oil Corporation, 1904-1912.

President First National Bank, Ada, Oklahoma, since 1912. Also president Choctaw Cotton Oil Corporation (Ada, Oklahoma), Sulphur Springs (Texas) Cotton Oil Corporation, Honey Grove (Texas) Cotton Oil Corporation, Mount Pleasant (Texas) Oil Mill, Lamar Cotton Oil Corporation (Paris, Texas), Greenville (Texas) Cotton Oil Corporation, Lamesa (Texas) Cotton Oil Corporation.

Director various other companies Fuel administrator for Oklahoma, member Council of National Defense, American Red Cross during World War.

Achievements

• Philip Ashton Norris has been listed as a noteworthy banker, manufacturer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason (32°).; Club: Oak Hills Country.

Connections

Married Alice McCormick, November 11, 1890. Married second, Josephine Sparks, June 21, 1905. Children: Ada, Margaret.

Father:

George West. Norris

Mother:

Susan Trigg (Arbery) Norris

Spouse:

Josephine Sparks

Spouse:

Alice McCormick

child:

Margaret Norris

child:

Ada Norris