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John Norcross was Rector of Framlingham in 1813. Sometime prior to this he appears to have adopted, or taken under his wing, 2 boys - John Norcross Firmin & Thomas Norcross Firmin. I assume that the 2 boys were orphans from a family called Firmin. The name Norcross continued to be used in the Firmin name for at least 3 generations.Can anyone help me with the origins of the 2 boys?
Incidentally, John Norcross Firmin was sent to St.Helena with the East India Company as a trainee schoolmaster. He spent his entire life there, rising to the post of Chief Justice & Queen's Advocate for the Island. Thomas Norcross Firmin moved to Southampton & was an accountant by trade.
Would be very grateful for any suggestions or help.
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Welcome JAF :)
There are several people researching the FIRMIN name, on the Suffolk Surnames List. The site also offers free lookups from many Suffolk Parish Registers if you get a lead.
http://www.suffolk-surnames-list.co.uk/
Might be worth a go ;)
Rick :)