Norris, Ebenezer Goddard, 1830-1890 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as Captain Norris

Born in Brixham, Devonshire, England, Ebenezer Goddard Norris was a prominent merchant, shipowner, and civic leader in 19th-century Tauranga. Raised in England, Norris assumed family responsibilities after the death of his parents, guiding his siblings’ emigration to New Zealand in 1851. He managed the historic Stone Store in Kerikeri and later served in the New Zealand Wars, earning the rank of Captain in the Tauranga Rifle Volunteers. Norris married twice—first to Charlotte Kemp, daughter of missionary James Kemp, and later to Amelia Harriet Campbell. Active in civic affairs, he served multiple terms as Chairman of the Tauranga District Highways Board and was a candidate for mayor. In 1874, he built the family residence, Barbreck House, (named after a property in Argyllshire built by Major General John Campbell, ancestor of his wife), on Devonport Road between First and Second Avenue (19 Arundel Street), having initially resided at High Trees on Harington Street. He also operated a general store on Wharf Street, just off The Strand. Norris was buried in Tauranga Mission Cemetery.SourcesFamily's History is Bought to Life: Bay of Plenty Times 6 May 1972The life and times of Captain Ebenezer Norris by Mrs. A.A. McKenzie: Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society number 45Wedding, colin Norris- Edith Chivers » Bay of Plenty Times, 11 September 1911Barbreck HouseFamily's History is Bought to Life: Bay of Plenty Times 6 May 1972 » Bay of Plenty Times, 6 May 1972Obituary Colin Campbell Norris - includes photo

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Letter from Amelia Norris

Norris family typescript

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Nan Garrity and Gipsy Mackenzie (née Norris) interviewed by Jinty Rorke (1998)

Norris, Ebenezer Goddard, 1830-1890 (Person)

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First Name(s)Ebenezer GoddardSurnameNorrisDate of Birth20 August 1830Place of BirthBrixham, TorbayDate of Death27 August 1890Place of Burial/CremationTauranga Mission Cemetery

Whānau

MotherSarah ClarkeFatherGregory NorrisChildrenAda Kate NorrisColin Campbell NorrisAmy Marian NorrisGregory George NorrisRuby Rosamund NorrisConstance Amelia Norris

Partner

PartnerCharlotte Kemp

Partner

PartnerAmelia Harriet Campbell

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Norris, Ebenezer Goddard, 1830-1890 (Person)