Spouse & Children

Susannah Reno Mary Francis Norwood (1845-1878)

Brothers & Sisters

John Norwood (1807-1889) William Norwood (1810-1880) Wesley Norwood (1818-1869) Henry Norwood (1824-1870) Lewis Norwood (1825-1873)

James owned 1 slave in 1850. He owned 5 in 1864.

Washington- Fixes His Age Limit James Norwood, better known as "Uncle Jimmie Norwood" has returned to his home at Washington, Hempstead county, after a visit of seven weeks with relatives in Texas. "Uncle Jimmie" was born in the state of Tennessee in 1812, and is therefore, now 94 years of age. He moved to Arkansas at the age of 28, settling at Washington in 1840, where he has ever since resided, except for a few months during the civil war, when he was a "refugee" in Cass county, Texas. He is remarkably well preserved for, a man of such advanced age, and is as active as the average man 20 years younger. His hearing is good, but he lost the sight of one of his eyes 30 years ago. He is very cheerful, his mind is still as active as that of a man of 50; he is a splendid conversationalist and has a keen relish for humor. He is fairly active and gets about easily and readily with the aid of an ordinary walking stick. "Uncle Jimmie" was much benefited by his trip and says that he has made up his mind to live more than 100 years.

James Norwood, who is Mrs. L. E. Cowlings grandfather, and who has been making his home with the Cowling household for some time, on last Tuesday after returning from an auto ride and after reaching home as he stepped out of the auto and was entering the house, in some manor stumbled and accidentally fell in such a manner as to fracture his femur. The shock was more than his nervous system could stand. As his age being past ninety-seven years, he died soon after. The body was shipped to Mineral Springs, Ark., his former home for burial. The remains was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cowling and daughter. It is the expectation of Mrs. Cowling and daughter to stay a short time. The many friends and neighbors sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Cowling in their berievement. The News is in hopes it will be permitted to give a better obituary of this grand old man in next issue.

JAMES NORWOOD, 87. Ozan, June 17. (Special.) James Norwood, one of the pioneers of this section, was buried at Mineral Springs last week. Had he lived 2 years and 7 months longer he would have reached the century mark. He was a native of Tennessee and came to Hempstead county in 1838. He was a thrifty farmer and made a good living.

Mr. James Norwood, of Washington, was in the city Sunday and attended the funeral of his nephew, Mr James W. Norwood. This excellent old gentleman was a welcomed visitor to The News office Monday morning.^{7 8 9 10 11}

Sources:

1. The Nashville News (Nashville, Arkansas) 26 Feb 1910,Sat Page 1
2. The Nashville News, June 11, 1910
3. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images,FamilySearch
4. 1900 United States Federal Census,Ozan, Hempstead, Arkansas
5. The Randall County News, Friday June 10, 1910
6. Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957, FamilySearch.org
7. 1850 Federal Census Hempstead County Arkansas, SlaveSchedule pg 507
8. Daily Arkansas Gazette, 30 Aug 1906, Thu, Page 3
9. The Canyon News (Canyon, Texas) Fri Jun 10, 1910 FirstEdition
10. Arkansas Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas) 17 Jun 1910,Fri Page 10
11. The Nashville News Nashville, Arkansas 26 Mar 1902, Wed 2