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James Knox Polk Harris 1846–1926

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 May 1846 · Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Died 3 Jun 1926 · Independence, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America

Father Joseph Harris

Mother Mary Ann Sturgill

Spouse Isabell Jane Mercy Weber

Children Dora Florence Harris, Esther Harris, Ethel Elaine Harris, Grover C Harris, Ida Frances Harris Patten, Lucy E Harris, Virginia Harris

Siblings John Harris, Martha Ellen Harris, Priscilla Harris, Rachael Catherine Harris, Rebecca Jane Harris, Sarah Elizabeth Harris Fine

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Nevada, Death Certificates Oregon Death Index, 1903-98

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Harris

Mary Ann Sturgill

Spouse(s)

Isabell Jane Mercy Weber

Children

Ida Frances Harris Patten

Lucy E Harris

Virginia Harris

Biography

James Knox Polk Harris was born in 1846 in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States, the child of joseph harris and mary ann sturgill. In 1850, James Knox Polk Harris resided in District 96, Sullivan, Missouri. In 1860, James Knox Polk Harris resided in Sullivan, Missouri, United States. James Knox Polk Harris married isabell jane mercy weber, and had children including dora florence harris, esther harris, ethel elaine harris, grover c harris, ida frances harris patten, lucy e harris, virginia harris. James Knox Polk Harris passed away in 1926 in Independence, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Death Records Nevada, Death Certificates
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Record Oregon Death Index, 1903-98

Life Timeline

1846

Birth of James Knox Polk Harris in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Birth

1850

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in District 96, Sullivan, Missouri

Residence

1860

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Residence

1870

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in Union, Oregon, United States

Residence

1880

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in Wallowa, Union, Oregon, United States

Residence

1900

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in Island City and Summerville Town, Union, Oregon

Residence

1910

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in North Monmouth, Polk, Oregon

Residence

1920

James Knox Polk Harris resided here in Independence, Polk, Oregon

Residence

1926

Death of James Knox Polk Harris in Independence, Polk, Oregon, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Harris

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1555) to Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States (1846) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Harris (1846–1926) was born in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States and died in Independence, Polk County, Oregon, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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