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Alexander "Alex" Harris 1858 – 1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 October 1858

Birth Location: Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina

Death Date: 10 January 1915

Death Location: Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Henry Crawford

Mother: Mary Harriss

Spouse(s): Barbara Turner

Children(s): Alexander Harris, Bettie Harris, William Harris, Mattie Harris, Lena Harris, Robert Harris

The story of Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr began in 1858 in Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina. In 1880, Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA. Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr married Barbara Ann Turner, and had children including Alexander Harris, Bettie Harris, William H Harris, Mattie A Harris, Lena Harris, Robert Harris. Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr passed away in 1915 in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr began in 1858 in Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA.
  • Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr married Barbara Ann Turner, and had children including Alexander Harris, Bettie Harris, William H Harris, Mattie A Harris, Lena Harris, Robert Harris.
  • Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr passed away in 1915 in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Harris's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Harris
1858 – 1915
Birth Place: Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina
Parents
Henry Crawford
Pitt County
Mary (E.) Harriss
1831 –
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Harris's Descendants

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Alexander ("Alex") Harris (10 October 1858 – 10 January 1915) m. Barbara (Ann) Turner (May 1863 – May 11, 1933)
  1. 1. Alexander Harris (Jan 1882 – )
  2. 2. Bettie Harris (Jan 1885 – )
  3. 3. William (H) Harris (May 1887 – )
  4. 4. Mattie (A) Harris (Apr 1890 – )
  5. 5. Lena Harris (Sep 1893 – )
  6. 6. Robert Harris (May 1896 – )

Alexander Harris's Timeline

6 Records

1858
10 October 1858
Birth of Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr in Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina
Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 22
Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided here in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided here in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr resided here in Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1915
10 January 1915
Age 57
Death of Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
1915
11 Jan 1915
Age 57
Burial of Alexander "Alex" Harris Sr in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1858
    Event Place: Contentnea Neck Township, Pitt County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 401C; Enumeration District: 128
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241212
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1127; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375140
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [7] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 401C; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241212

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1127; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375140

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 January 1915
    Event Place: Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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