George William Norris is considered one of the most influential senators of the 20th century. He was born on 11 July 1861 in Clyde, Ohio in York Township. Senator Norris was the 11th child born to his parents, Chauncey and Mary Norris. The family lived in very meager conditions on a small farm. His father, Chauncey, died when he was only fours old. As a result, his mother encouraged him to do well and get a good education to escape the circumstances of poverty. Young George g