John Norcross was Vicar of St.Andrew's church, Saxethorpe, from 1806 - 1813. Sometime during this period 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 by 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.
