 Well established after inheriting money and property from his father, in 1739 Norris married Sarah Logan, the eldest daughter of James Logan, also a prominent man in the city, and his wife.In 1742 they moved out of the city and resettled at the Norris family estate, "Fairhill" in what is now the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia.Engaged in business until 1743, Norris had acquired a large fortune, in addition to what he inherited from his father.