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Bertha May Harris 1880–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 February 1880

Birth Location: Howard County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 22 June 1956

Death Location: Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Thomas Harris

Mother: Lida Ella

Spouse(s): Orange Potter

Children(s): Hellen Potter

In 1880, Bertha May Harris entered the world in Howard County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Thomas Perry Harris And Lida Ella. In 1880, Bertha May Harris was recorded in the census in Bonne Femme, Howard County, Missouri. In 1880, Bertha May Harris resided in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA. Bertha May Harris married Orange L Potter, and had children including Hellen Grace Potter. Bertha May Harris passed away in 1956 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Bertha May Harris entered the world in Howard County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Thomas Perry Harris And Lida Ella.
  • In 1880, Bertha May Harris was recorded in the census in Bonne Femme, Howard County, Missouri.
  • In 1880, Bertha May Harris resided in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA.
  • Bertha May Harris married Orange L Potter, and had children including Hellen Grace Potter.
  • Bertha May Harris passed away in 1956 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bertha Harris's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Harris
1880–1956
Birth Place: Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Perry Harris
1855–1934
Missouri, U.S.A.
Lida Ella
1858–1931
Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Jackson Harris
1825–1899
Burton, Howard Co., Missouri
Nancy Casper
1822–1886
Kentucky
Joel (Jeffries) Grigsby
1831–
Ohio
Cynthia (Ann) Mason
1837–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Harris
1793–1876
Margaret Downing
1792–1867
John Casper
1795–1864
Unknown
1800–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Harris
1738–1810
Mary Owings
1777–1793
Ezekiel Downing
1754–1817
Rachel Brown
1760–1824

Bertha Harris's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (May) Harris (22 February 1880–22 June 1956) m. Orange (L.) Potter (30 Jul 1868–)
  1. 1. Hellen (Grace) Potter 1914–

Bertha Harris's Timeline

10 Records

1880
22 February 1880
Birth of Bertha May Harris in Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
1880
1880
Bertha May Harris appeared in census in Bonne Femme, Howard County, Missouri
Bonne Femme, Howard County, Missouri
1880
1880
Bertha May Harris resided here in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Bertha May Harris resided here in Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Bertha May Harris resided here in Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Bertha May Harris resided here in Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Bertha May Harris resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Bertha May Harris resided here in Fayette, Howard, Missouri
Fayette, Howard, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 60
Bertha May Harris resided here in Fayette, Howard, Missouri, USA
Fayette, Howard, Missouri, USA
1956
22 June 1956
Age 76
Death of Bertha May Harris in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 February 1880
    Event Place: Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Howard, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02112; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-15B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri; Roll: T625_917; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0536; FHL microfilm: 2340789
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri; Roll: T624_784; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374797
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] James C. McKensie Household, 1880 U.S. Census, East Boston, Boston,Suffolk, Massachusetts, FHL 1254690; NA T9-0690; Page 216C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] James C. McKensie Household, 1880 U.S. Census, East Boston, Boston,Suffolk, Massachusetts, FHL 1254690; NA T9-0690; Page 216C
    [2] Birthplace - MO
    Age - 3m
    Occupation -
    Marital Status - SIngle
    Race - White
    Relation to HOH - Daughter
    Father's Birthplace - MO
    Mother's Birthplace - KY

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bonne Femme, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri; Roll: T624_784; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374797

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moniteau, Howard, Missouri; Roll: T625_917; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0536; FHL microfilm: 2340789

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fayette, Howard, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Howard, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02112; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-15B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fayette, Howard, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fayette, Howard, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02112; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-15B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1956
    Event Place: Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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