Isaac Norcross of the Highlands died on Tuesday, March 28th, aged 73 years. Death was caused by a general breaking up of his health on account of old age. Mr. Norcross was born at Speedville, N. J. He served in the civil war as a private in Company I, 38th regiment New Jersey volunteers. He leaves several children. His wife died about two years ago. Mrs. Calvin W. Miller of Atlantic Highlands is a granddaughter.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, April 12, 1899

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• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

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