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Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris 1861 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1861

Birth Location: Alabama, Confederate States of America

Death Date: 21 Nov 1934

Death Location: Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Father: Simon Harris

Mother: Penelope Holley

Spouse(s): Minnie MNU, Florence Madison

Children(s): Robert Harris, Minnie Harris, Lula Harris, Lila Harris, Dupree Harris, Katie Harris, Woodrow Harris, Marshall Harris, Charles Harris

In 1861, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris entered the world in Alabama, Confederate States of America, born to Simon Charles Harris and Penelope Ann Holley. In 1870, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided in Henry, Pickens, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris married Minnie S MNU, Florence B Madison, and had children including Robert Harris, Minnie M. Harris, Lula M. Harris, Lila Harris, Dupree S. Harris, Katie L. Harris, Woodrow Wilson Harris, Marshall Harris, Charles F Harris. Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris passed away in 1934 in Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris entered the world in Alabama, Confederate States of America, born to Simon Charles Harris and Penelope Ann Holley.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided in Henry, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris married Minnie S MNU, Florence B Madison, and had children including Robert Harris, Minnie M. Harris, Lula M. Harris, Lila Harris, Dupree S. Harris, Katie L. Harris, Woodrow Wilson Harris, Marshall Harris, Charles F Harris.
  • Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris passed away in 1934 in Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Harris's Ancestors

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Benjamin Harris
1861 – 1934
Birth Place: Alabama, Confederate States of America
Parents
Simon Charles Harris
1836 – 1910
Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America
Penelope (Ann) Holley
1835 – 1918
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Larkin (Leonidas) Harris
1792 – 1869
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Temperance Seals
1805 – 1880
North Carolina, USA
John (A.) Holley
1797 – 1857
Anson County, North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Ann) Harris
1801 –
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Harris
1765 – 1803
Lucinda Haynie
1768 – 1852
Absolem Holley
1770 – 1850
Lucinda Carter
1775 – 1845
Simon Harris
1753 – 1830
Martha Derden
1764 – 1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Harris
1744 – 1800
William Holley
1743 – 1783
Sabrah Grancer
1748 – 1830
James Dearden
1743 – 1820
Sarah Bobbitt
1747 – 1820

Benjamin Harris's Descendants

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Benjamin (Walter “Ben") Harris (30 Jul 1861 – 21 Nov 1934) m. Minnie (S) MNU (Jun 1872 – ) m. Florence (B) Madison (abt 1870 – )
  1. 1. Robert Harris (Dec 1889 – )
  2. 2. Minnie (M.) Harris (Jun 1890 – )
  3. 3. Lula (M.) Harris (Dec 1891 – )
  4. 4. Lila Harris (Dec 1891 – )
  5. 5. Dupree (S.) Harris (May 1895 – )
  6. 6. Katie (L.) Harris (Jan 1897 – )
  7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Harris (28 Jul 1912 – 9 Jan 2000)
  8. 8. Marshall Harris (abt 1914 – )
  9. 9. Charles (F) Harris (abt 1918 – )

Benjamin Harris's Timeline

6 Records

1861
30 Jul 1861
Birth of Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris in Alabama, Confederate States of America
Alabama, Confederate States of America
1870
1870
Age 9
Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided here in Henry, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Henry, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided here in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided here in Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris resided here in Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
1934
21 Nov 1934
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Walter “Ben" Harris in Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1861
    Event Place: Alabama, Confederate States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi; Roll: T625_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: 32; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 176
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henry, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M593_36; Page: 30B; Family History Library Film: 545535
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240814

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Henry, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henry, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M593_36; Page: 30B; Family History Library Film: 545535

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: 32; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 176

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240814

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi; Roll: T625_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA

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