Norris, Isaac, 1701-1766

Isaac Norris, a prominent Philadelphia Quaker politician, son of Isaac Norris (1671-1735). He managed the family firm, Norris and Company and after his father's death became its senior partner. In 1727, Norris was elected to the common council of Philadelphia and in 1730 became an alderman. In 1735, he was elected to the Assembly of Pennsylvania, succeeding his late father. In 1743, he retired from active involvement in the business and plunged in the public affairs. Norris represented Pennsylvania at the Indian conference in October 1745 and at Albany Congress in 1754. He retained his Assembly seat until 1766, and served as the Speaker between 1751 and 1764.

From the description of Journals and accounts of Isaac Norris, 1733 - 1749. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 665183508

Original collector unknown. Owned and added to by Isaac Norris, Philadelphia merchant, Quaker, and speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly.

From the description of Atlas, ca. 1752. (Library Company of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 145522790

Norris served in the Penna. legislature from 1735-1764, as speaker the last 4 years. He m. Sarah Logan, daughter of James Logan, in 1739.

From the description of Anno 1747 and Hay harvests beginning 1762. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 30316312