Norris, Isaac, 1701-1766
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Norris, Isaac, 1701-1766
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Norris, Isaac
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Norris, Isaac (statesman)
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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.
Original collector unknown. Owned and added to by Isaac Norris, Philadelphia merchant, Quaker, and speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly.
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.
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