Richard Marks Norman

Richard Marks Norman

• Richard Marks Norman was born on 8 May 1848 in Alabama.
• He married Effie McDougald, daughter of Alexander McDougald and Frances Lucretia Mitchell, on 10 October 1871 in Muscogee County, Georgia.
• Richard Marks Norman and Effie McDougald appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
• He was keeping a book store, according to the 1880 census.
• Richard Marks Norman and Effie McDougald appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1145 Second Avenue. Other members of the household included Francis Alexander Norman.
• Richard Marks Norman and Effie McDougald appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at 1137 Second Avenue. Other members of the household included Francis Alexander Norman.
• His wife Effie McDougald became a widow at his death.
• Richard Marks Norman died on 9 December 1916 at age 68.
• He was interred at Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
• The following appeared on 10 December 1916 in The Columbus Inquirer-Sun: Richard M. Norman, prominent citizen of this city, breathed his last at his late home on Fourth avenue last night about eleven o'clock. The end came to this well known man after a long illness, he having been in bad health for the past year or more. The news of his sad demise will be learned by his many friends in this section of the state with sincere regret. /P/ The deceased, who was sixty-five years of age, was a devout member of Trinity Episcopal church, always being active in the work of the church. /P/ Mr. Norman, born at Villuia [sic], Ala., moved to this city in early boyhood, and lived here a greater part of his life. He lived in Texas a number [sic] but returned to Columbus where he resided up until the time of his death. /P/ The deceased gentleman was actively engaged in business a number of years, he being a member of the firm of Norman and Pease, bookstore several years ago. He was a member of the firm of Norman and Dexter, brokers, up until about a year ago, when he retired. /P/ Surviving Mr. Norman are his wife, who was Miss Effie McDougald; one son, Francis Norman, of this city; one brother, Jno. Norman, of this city, and five sisters, Mrs. Barnett, of Troy, Ala; Mrs. Clark, of Atlanta; Mrs. L. A. Pease, Miss Maggie Norman, and Miss Elizabeth Norman, of this city. /P/ The funeral will be held from the late residence on Fourth avenue Monday morning at ten o'clock, with Rev. Alston Wragg, conducting the services.

• Last Edited: 28 Apr 2011

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