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[edit] Genealogy

The Norwoods are believed to have originated in the county of Kent, England, where Sir Stephen de Northwode (bef 1177-1231), son of Jordan of Sheppey, first adopted the Norman-style surname, descriptive of the north woods of his estate on the "Island of Sheep."

Early records of The Norwoods in The Americas include:

Francis Norwood, who first appears on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, in 1657.
William Norwood, who settled in Virginia in 1648.
Captain John Norwood, who arrived in Virginia and settled in Maryland by 1650.
Richard Norwood died in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1644, but we know nothing of his origins or progeny.
Richard Norwood, the first surveyor of Bermuda, settled on that island in 1622.

For further information on the history and genealogy of the Norwood family name see the web sites by Dick Norwood and Irene.

[edit] Norwood, Norwood, Everywhere!

Before you set off on your next journey through Norwood ask yourself which country you want to visit! Michael in Norwood, Massachusetts found out that we are not alone. He visited Virtual Norwood and then drove down to his local library but found 'the street layout was somewhat different'. A passer-by helped him out. However, he found it 'amazing how many very similar buildings, shops, churches and street names (we) have in common.' As requested by Michael we are happy to clarify that Virtual Norwood is based in Norwood, London, in the UK, and not the USA as he first thought.

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