OBIT: Simon J. NORRIS, 1901, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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NORRIS

Simon J. Norris died at his home on east German street on Tuesday afternoon aged 
59(?) years.  His death was due to dysentery, though he had been ill from a 
complication of diseases for some months.  He was one of the best known colored 
men of town, having come here from Leesburg, Va., in 1862 and soon thereafter 
opened a barber shop in town and continued thereat for more than 20 years.  He 
was an active member of the M.E. church, a member of the choir and treasurer 
thereof.  He is survived by his wife and the following children:  Mrs. W. D. 
Allen, Bertha, Frank and William, Pittsburg, and Rev. E. Harvey C. P. Norris and 
Mrs. J. Monroe --- of town.  One sister, Mrs. Mary Jordan, ------ also survives.  
Funeral took place ----day at – p.m.  Interment in M------- cemetery.

People's Register, Chambersburg, PA, November 1, 1901