Harry B. and Emelie (Lange) Norcott, 11 North 54 West
SARAH AND HARRY'S FAMILY
Sarah M. Folsom, 27, born in Vassalborough, Maine, married Roderich Norcott on Nov 29, 1860 in Stratford, New Hampshire.
William S. Folsom 1807-1862 married Abigail Butler, both of Maine, and they had eight children. Clarence, arah, Ellen, Heman, Mary, Abbie, and two others.
In 1850 Caledonia County, Vermont, Abigail Folsom is 36, Sarah M. 17, Clarence 16, Ellen A. 13 Herman E. 11, Mary O. 8, Abby A. 5, and Emeline F. 2.
In 1860 Stratford, New Hampshire, Smith is 52, Abigal 46, Sarah 27, Clarence 26, Ellen 23, Herman 21, Mary 18, Abby 15, Lorinda 7, and Carry 4.
Abigail is buried in Stratford 1811-1876 # 146084617, with Smith 1808-1862 # 146084536.
In 1870 Stratford, Coos County, Sarah M. is 37, Harry 5.
Sarah M. Folsom, 44, born in Vassalborough, Maine, to Smith Folsom and Abigail Bulter, married Noah B. Waters on Oct 2, 1877 in Strafford, New Hampshire.
Harry Norcutt is in Adams County, Nebraska in 1880, 15, with his aunt Ellen A. Loomis 43, Edwin Loomis 50, and their daughte Nelile 18.
In 1880 Sarah is in Stratford, New Hampshire, 47, with Noah Waters 53 and his five kids.
Noah is buried in Stratford, 1826-1906 # 63016102.
Sarah Maria (Folsom) Norcott 1832-1914 is buried in Sterling # 52906563, Roderick Norcott 1832-1866 buried in Cedar County, Iowa.
EMELIE'S FAMILY
Adam and Anne (Froelich) Lange, were born in Hessen, Germany, and the latter of whom was a child at the time of her parents' immigration to America, the family having settled in Clayton county, Iowa, in the early pioneer days and its name being perpetuated in that of the village of Froelich. Adam Lange was reared and educated in his native land and as a young man he came to the United States and established his home in Giard township, Clayton county, Iowa. Here he was employed at farm work for several years, his services in this capacity having been given on the farm of Mr. Schneider and Henry Froelich, both influential pioneer farmers of the county. He finally purchased the farm of one hundred acres on which his son Fred W., of this review, now lives, and with augmented prosperity he added fifty acres to his landed estate, which he developed into one of the fine farms of the county. Here he passed the residue of his life, secure in the high regard of all who knew him and attended by the gracious prosperity that resulted from his own honest and effective efforts. His death occurred about the year 1911 and his wife preceded him to eternal rest, both having been devoted members of the Evangelical Church, in which he served most effectively as Sunday-school superintendent. He did well his part in connection with civic and industrial activities in Clayton county and while he had no ambition for political preferment he gave staunch support to the cause of the Republican party. Of the children the firstborn was John, who is deceased; August is a resident of Portland, Oregon ; Henry maintains his residence at Rockford, Illinois; Carl is deceased; Fred W., of Clayton County, Iowa, was the fifth child; Julius resides at Rolfe, Pocahontas county, Iowa; Elizabeth is deceased; and Amelia is the wife of Harry B. Northcut, of Sterling, Colorado.
1946 Birmingham, Alabama - Nellie Loomis Lange, wife of John G. Lange 1855-1912
"Dear Uncle Harry,
Mother passed away very peacefully on the morning of Dec. 29th and was buried on the 31st, here in Elmwood Cemetery, a very beautiful place and in the same lot with my father and with her father and mother. On Dec 19th mother contracted a very severe case of flu and had so little resistance that she gradually became weaker and weaker until the end. I am thankful to be able to say that she experienced very little suffering. Mother received and enjoyed so much your letter of last October and also your Xmas card. She always looked forward to getting a letter from you. On Xmas Day, we decorated a small Xmas tree and put in her bedroom with all her presents around it - all of which she was able to enjoy.
With kind regards, Ray Lange"
HARRY AND EMELIE
Harry B. Norcott and Emilie Lange married in Logan County on March 4, 1891.
Theodosia A. Norcot 1892-1893 is buried in Sterling # 52906513.
Harry proved up a quarter in section 31, 10N 54W in 1893. In 1918 he claimed 120 acres in section 24 11N 55W, and proved up 80 acres in section 24, 11N 55W in 1921.
In 1900 Logan County, Harry is a stock raiser, born August 1864 in Vermont, married nine years to Emelie Dec 1865 Iowa. Roderick E. Feb 1896 and Elfrieda De 1894 were bont in Colorado, and Harry's mother Sarah M. born Dec 1832 in Maine is widowed. He is her only child.
1908 Sterling 
August 1908 - the Republican Party was considering candidates for county treasurer.
" Harry B. Norcott is another aspirant to this high office who is deserving of the public support. He is competent and capable and honest, a life long Republican and one of the oldest citizens of our county, though a comparatively young man full of vigor and energy. Two years ago when a vacancy occurred in the Republican nomination for the office of Treasurer he accepted the nomination tendered by the committee, although he knew that the chances of election for any Republican under the circumstances were very remote. His candidacy deserves - and will doubtless receive - a careful and impartial consideration at the hands of the convention. "
October 1909 "The Purity Candy Kitchen, of which Messrs. H. B. Norcott and Fred Fawcett are the proprietors, has recently had completed an oven 10x12 feet inside, with a capacity of 600 loaves of bread at one time. The Purity Candy Kitchen is much more than a place where candy is made. They make good candy, but they do a lot else and among their other products bread has all the while held a prominent place. The sales had reached such porportions that a new oven was necessary and even now it is no safe bet that its capacity will be sufficient many months, the way the business is expanding. Besides the bakery goods and the confectionery the Purity has manufactured an excellent quality of ice cream and during the past summer supplied most of the places in Sterling where ice cream was served."
December 1909 "The Purity Bakery haa changed hands, H. B. Norcott purchasing the interest of his partner, Fred C. Fawcett."
In 1910 Sterling, Harry is running a confectionery, 45, with Emelia 44, Elrida 12, and Roderick L. 14. His mother Sarah M. Waters, 77 is with them.
September 1910 "Mrs. J. T. Lang, of Iowa, and her niece, Miss Katharine Corlett, of Montana, left Saturday night for Omaha. They had been here for a three days visit with Mrs. H. B. Norcott. Mrs. Lang is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Norcott."
1911 
September 1911 "R. W. Robertson has purchased the interest of H. B. Norcott in the Purity Bakery, the exchange being made yesterday. Mr. Norcott will make his home on his ranch in Cedar Valley some thirty miles from town and try farming for a change. Mr. Robertson will continue to run the business as before."
October 1919 "H. B. Norcott made his first trip as carrier on the new mail route out of West Plains Saturday. Many were not expecting the route to start and did not have their boxes up. The box John Innis put up nearly two months ago had grown tired waiting for the mail and had been taking a rest on the ground. Beginning the first of the month West Plains is hetting mail three times a week."
July 1920 Kenesaw items "Miss Emma Larson visited last week with Miss Elfrieda Norcott.
M. C. Willis and H. B. Norcott were in Sterling Monday. "
"The Larsen sisters were down from Kimball Sunday accompanied by Miss Norcott who visited them a few days. "
Harry is buried in Sterling 1864-1946.
Emelie is buried in Sterling 1865-1956 # 52906613.
ELFREIDA
October 1918 "Miss Elfrieda Norcott is reported sick of Spanish influenza at Kimball, Nebraska."
In 1930 Logan County, Elfrieda is 32, married to Harry S. Ayres 36 born in Nebraska. Raymond is 7, Marilyn 6, both born in Colorado.
Harry 1892-1981 is buried in Peetz.
Elfrieda L. Ayers and Leo D. Hays married in Adams County, Colorado on July 3, 1934.
In 1940 Denver, Leo and Elfrieda are both 42, Raymond 17, and Marilyn 16.
Elfreida Hays 1897-1977 is buried in Wheat Ridge # 188127267.
In 1970 Raymond, an engineer for the state highway department, and Betty L. Ayres are living at 3877 Cody Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Raymond Leslie Ayres, born March 21, 1923 in Sterling, died December 18, 2001.
Marilyn married Elmore J. Shidler, and is buried in Brighton Colorado # 187201491.
"Preceding were her son Merritt and brother Raymond Ayres. Survivors included: children Merrill, Jolene, Merlyn, Dianne, and Shawn; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and nephew Rodney Ayres. "
RODERICK
September 1919 "Roderick Norcott is home from France, whether on a furlough or discharge we have not learned."
Roderick L. Norcott and Frances B. Peverly married in Adams County, Colorado n February 13, 1924.
In 1930 Logan County, Roderick is farming, 34, with Frances 34 born in Kansas, Donald H. 4 born in NEbraska.
In 1940 Logan County, Roderick is farming, 44, with Frances 44 born in Kanss, Donald H. 14 born in NEbraska.
Roderick Lange Norcott 1896-1975 is buried in Sterling # 52906687, with Frances Blanche Peverley Norcott 1896-1942, # 52906728.