Category Archives: US Senator

The Real “Postmaster” of Detroit

Posted on January 7, 2016 by jenorv

When John Norvell was elected one of the first U.S. Senators from Michigan, he was faced with a serious problem. Although he was a lawyer, his income came mainly from his position as postmaster of Detroit in the early 1830s. … Continue reading →

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Henry Clay Comes for Visit

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jenorv

In looking at family history, sometimes only a fleeting glimpse of a person appears that illuminates their lives. One such story deals with Aduella Price Norvell (born May 23, 1820 -died September 1909 in Petersburg, Virginia).  Aduella was the daughter of … Continue reading →

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Washington in the 1830s

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jenorv

We often see politicians as living exciting lives today filled with much media attention. It wasn’t always so. In a letter dated December 18, 1835 John Norvell, soon to be a US Senator, wrote to Kate Mason commenting on his … Continue reading →

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