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David Harris 1840–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 January 1840

Birth Location: Newchurch, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Death Date: 29 Dec 1931

Death Location: West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas Harris

Mother: Mary Servis

Spouse(s): Rachael Smallcomb

Children(s): Margaret Harris, Ida Harris, Anna Harris, David Harris, Lavina Harris, Thomas Harris, Mary Harris, Ruth Harris, William Harris

In 1840, David Harris entered the world in Newchurch, Carmarthenshire, Wales, born to Thomas Harris And Mary Servis. In 1851, David Harris resided in Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales. David Harris married Rachael Smallcomb, and had children including Anna Virginia Harris, David C Harris, Ida Harris, Lavina Harris, Margaret Harris, Mary Polly Harris, Ruth Harris, Thomas Harris, William Harris. David Harris passed away in 1931 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1840, David Harris entered the world in Newchurch, Carmarthenshire, Wales, born to Thomas Harris And Mary Servis.
  • In 1851, David Harris resided in Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
  • David Harris married Rachael Smallcomb, and had children including Anna Virginia Harris, David C Harris, Ida Harris, Lavina Harris, Margaret Harris, Mary Polly Harris, Ruth Harris, Thomas Harris, William Harris.
  • David Harris passed away in 1931 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Harris
1813–
Birth Location: Wales, United Kingdom
TH
Mary Servis
1815–
Birth Location: Kibrhedin, Carmarthenshire, Wales
MS

Spouses(s)

Rachael Smallcomb
1842–1923
Birth Location: Aberustre, Monmouthshire, Wales
RS

Children(s)

Margaret Harris
1860–1925
Birth Location: Wales
MH
Ida Harris
1888–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IH
Anna Harris
1879–1949
Birth Location: West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AH
David Harris
1865–
Birth Location: Wales
DH
Lavina Harris
1864–
Birth Location: Wales
LH
Thomas Harris
1867–
Birth Location: Wales
TH
Mary Harris
1862–1939
Birth Location: Wales
MH
Ruth Harris
1885–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RH
William Harris
1879–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WH

David Harris's Ancestors

Self
David Harris
1840–1931
Birth Place: Newchurch, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Parents
Thomas Harris
1813–
Wales, United Kingdom
Mary Servis
1815–
Kibrhedin, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Harris's Descendants

1.
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David Harris (26 January 1840–29 Dec 1931) m. Rachael Smallcomb (14 Dec 1842–31 October 1923)
  1. 1. Margaret Harris 1860–1925 m. John Scott 1853–1918
    1. 1. Martha (Charlotte) Scott 1884–1952 m. John Massaker 1881–1932
      1. 1. John (Charles) Masker 1904–1973 m. Madaline Sukalavege 1915–2011
        1. 1. James (Edward) Masker 1937–1997
        2. 2. John (Joseph Masker) Jr 1930–1930
        3. 3. Robert (Girard Masker) Jr 1947–2015
        4. 4. William (Henry) Masker 1933–2004 m. Marie (Brace) Dombrowski 1932–2009 m. Virginia (Anne) Rader 1935–2013
      2. 2. Edward (Everett) Masker 1910–1974 m. Margaret (L) Sweeney 1911–1998 m. Margaret (L) Sweeney 1912–1998
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Masker 1906–1996
        2. 2. Martha (A (Nancy)) Masker 1935–1999
        3. 3. Harry Masker 1906–
        4. 4. James Masker 1918–1979
        5. 5. Phroney Masker 1913–
        6. 6. Raymond (C) Masker 1916–1947 m. Blanche Miller 1900–1974
      3. 3. Violet (Rose) Masker 1912–1971 m. Lawrence (Wright) Monroe 1904–1960
        1. 1. Betty (Louise) Monroe 1924–1996
      4. 4. June (Margaret) Masker 1918–1997 m. Alfred Cherundolo 1913–1985
        1. 1. Baby Cherundolo 1940–1940
        2. 2. Baby (Girl) Masker 1933–1934
      5. 5. George (Fritz) Masker 1926–1980 m. Florence (Arlene) Douty 1929–1992
        1. 1. George (Fritz Masker) Jr 1951–2014
        2. 2. Willette (M.) Masker 1949–2017
      6. 6. Charles (Henry Masker) Sr 1921–1979 m. Margaret (Lee) Skinner 1923–1996
      7. 7. Martha (Jane) Masker 1917–1992 m. Robert (S) Dawes 1916–1939 m. Robert (Edwin) Snyder 1918–1989
        1. 1. Anita (Elaine) Furman 1938–2008
        2. 2. Anita (Elaine Dawes Furman) Snyder 1938–2008
      8. 8. James (Scott) Masker 1908–1977 m. Helen Lynch 1912–1999
        1. 1. June Masker 1933–1934
        2. 2. James (Edward Masker) Jr 1940–2006 m. Charlotte (Louise) Rogers 1919–2010
        3. 3. Carol (Lee) Masker 1950–2010 m. Michael (Lawrence) Tortorello 1949–2007
        4. 4. Betty (Jean) Masker 1935–2013
      9. 9. Branford Masker 1909–
      10. 10. Brookie Masker 1906–1909
      11. 11. Brookfield Masker 1914–1915
      12. 12. Joseph Masker 1923–1987
      13. 13. William (Mc Kinley) Maskers 1922–1944
    2. 2. John Scott 1884–
    3. 3. James Scott 1886–
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Scott 1887–1954
    5. 5. Grace (Louis) Scott 1891–1952
    6. 6. Margrett Scott 1896–1951
    7. 7. James Scott 1885–
    8. 8. Jennie Scott 1882–1955
    9. 9. Ruth (Agusta (Gussie)) Scott 1879–1959 m. Edward (Wadsworth) Miller 1879–1942
      1. 1. Edward (Wadsworth Miller) Sr. 1917–1993 m. Nancy Kennedy 1918–2000
        1. 1. Nancy Miller 1938–2016
        2. 2. Edward (W. Miller) Jr.
      2. 2. Marjorie (Viola) Miller 1901–1987 m. John (Miller) Emery 1904–1927
      3. 3. Helen (Grace) Miller 1901–1973
      4. 4. Charles (Vandenburg) Miller 1910– m. Ruth (Carol) Muir 1911–2006
      5. 5. Jack (Marshall) Miller 1913–1993
      6. 6. John Miller 1915–
      7. 7. Charles Miller 1911–
    10. 10. Ann (M.) Scott 1878–1902 m. Chas ((Charles) W.) Arvidson 1861–1904
      1. 1. William (McKinley) Arvidson 1898–1963 m. Beatrice (E) Flynn 1899–1975
        1. 1. Mary (Agnes) Arvidson 1926–1990
        2. 2. Anne (Marie) Arvidson 1924–2013
        3. 3. John ("Jack" F.) Arvidson 1922–1990
      2. 2. John (A) Arvidson 1900–1976
    11. 11. Maggie Scott 1896–
  2. 2. Ida Harris 1888–
  3. 3. Anna (Virginia) Harris 1879–1949
  4. 4. David (C) Harris 1865–
  5. 5. Lavina Harris 1864–
  6. 6. Thomas Harris 1867–
  7. 7. Mary ((Polly?)) Harris 1862–1939
  8. 8. Ruth Harris 1885–
  9. 9. William Harris 1879–

David Harris's Timeline

12 Records

1840
26 January 1840
Birth of David Harris in Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1851
1851
Age 11
David Harris resided here in Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1861
1861
Age 21
David Harris was married in Wales
Wales
1861
1861
Age 21
David Harris resided here in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
1870
1870
Age 30
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
1871
Age 31
David Harris resided here in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
1880
1880
Age 40
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 80
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 90
David Harris resided here in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1931
29 Dec 1931
Age 91
Death of David Harris in West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 January 1840
    Event Place: Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 115001-118000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 047001-050000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1596; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 213
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 2341806
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1148; Page: 254C; Enumeration District: 095
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1365; Page: 424A
    [7] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1873; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 32; List Number: 682
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241435
    [9] 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5453; Folio: 119; Page: 43; GSU roll: 848050
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1370; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375383
    [11] 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4113; Folio: 63; Page: 8; GSU roll: 543237
    [12] 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2474; Folio: 129; Page: 15; GSU roll: 104229
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Monmouthshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Monmouthshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Newchurch, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5453; Folio: 119; Page: 43; GSU roll: 848050

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wales

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2474; Folio: 129; Page: 15; GSU roll: 104229

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4113; Folio: 63; Page: 8; GSU roll: 543237

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1869
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1596; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 213
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 2341806
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241435
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1370; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375383

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1365; Page: 424A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5453; Folio: 119; Page: 43; GSU roll: 848050

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1873
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1873; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 32; List Number: 682

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1148; Page: 254C; Enumeration District: 095

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241435

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1370; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375383

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1596; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 2341806

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cardiff, Wales
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1873; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 32; List Number: 682

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1931
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 115001-118000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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