Isham Franklin "I. F." Norris Sr. (October 15, 1851 â September 23, 1928), also known as Isaac Norris, was an American businessman and politician came to prominence in Memphis, Tennessee, before moving to Oklahoma Territory and then Seattle, Washington. He served one term in the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 42nd General Assembly in 1881 and 1882.
He was African American. He had a wife and 5 sons.