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David LaFeyette Harris 1903 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1903

Birth Location: Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 11 Mar 1985

Death Location: Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA

Father: Marcus Harris

Mother: Myrtle Ready

Spouse(s): Marie Needs

Children(s): Lyla Harris, Charlie Harris, Norma Harris, Jim Harris, Karen Harris

The story of David LaFeyette Harris began in 1903 in Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA. In 1910, David LaFeyette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA. In 1920, David LaFeyette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA. David LaFeyette Harris married Marie Oma Needs, and had children including Lyla Marie Harris, Charlie L Harris, Norma Lee Harris, Jim Niel Harris, Karen Rose Harris. David LaFeyette Harris passed away in 1985 in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David LaFeyette Harris began in 1903 in Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1910, David LaFeyette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1920, David LaFeyette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA.
  • David LaFeyette Harris married Marie Oma Needs, and had children including Lyla Marie Harris, Charlie L Harris, Norma Lee Harris, Jim Niel Harris, Karen Rose Harris.
  • David LaFeyette Harris passed away in 1985 in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marcus Harris
1853 – 1909
Birth Location: Decatur County, Indiana, USA
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Myrtle Ready
1863 – 1936
Birth Location: Lasalle County, Illinois, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Marie Needs
1914 – 2002
Birth Location: Joplin, Missouri, USA
MN

Children(s)

Lyla Harris
1929 – 2019
Birth Location: Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America
LH
Charlie Harris
1930 – 1954
Birth Location: Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, USA
CH
Norma Harris
1933 – 2006
Birth Location: Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, USA
NH
Jim Harris
1934 – 2004
Birth Location: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
JH
Karen Harris
1937 –
Birth Location: Colorado
KH

David Harris's Ancestors

Self
David Harris
1903 – 1985
Birth Place: Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Marcus Lafayette Harris
1853 – 1909
Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Myrtle (Rose Francis "Fannie") Ready
1863 – 1936
Lasalle County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Aaron (M.) Harris
1819 – 1862
Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth Wynkoop
1820 – 1898
Indiana
Daniel (Pope) Ready
1835 – 1912
Ohio
Parmelia (Jane) Painter
1837 – 1915
Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Harris
1787 – 1857
Rachel
1785 – 1857
Isaac Wynkoop
1791 – 1871
Anna Winder
1800 –
Daniel Ready
1800 – 1850
Sarah Day
Isaac Painter
1779 – 1847
Mary Saurs
1793 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jones Harris
1763 – 1847
Mary Clark
1760 – 1839
John Wynkoop
1766 – 1813
Anna Feaster
1766 – 1803
Benjamin Ready
1775 – 1817
Isaac Painter
1751 – 1805
Sarah Hains
1754 –

David Harris's Descendants

1.
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David (LaFeyette) Harris (18 Dec 1903 – 11 Mar 1985) m. Marie (Oma) Needs (6 Mar 1914 – 21 November 2002)
  1. 1. Lyla (Marie) Harris (16 July 1929 – 9 December 2019) m. Donald (Ray) Manning (17 January 1929 – 26 March 2010)
    1. 1. Vicki (Rae) Manning (11 April 1953 – 18 December 2009)
  2. 2. Charlie (L) Harris (25 Aug 1930 – 19 May 1954)
  3. 3. Norma (Lee) Harris (19 Jul 1933 – 3 Feb 2006) m. Dale (Leon) Pierce (11 Aug 1932 – 18 Mar 1976) m. Norman (Jenkins) Potter (1 Aug 1930 – 8 Mar 2009) m. Elsworth Leavitt (24 Aug 1931 – 15 Jun 2005)
    1. 1. Tracie (Ellen Marie) Pierce (27 Dec 1956 – 25 Feb 2025) m. Wayne (Carl) Clarke (2 Aug 1954 – )
      1. 1. Tina (Joeen) Clarke (4 Jul 1976 – )
    2. 2. Judi (Lei) Pierce (4 Dec 1957 – ) m. Wesley (Daniel) Cook (20 Jun 1966 – )
      1. 1. Alexandria (Elizabeth) Cook (5 Nov 1990 – )
      2. 2. Jesse (Gonzales) Pierce (6 April 1979 – ) m. Krista (Joy) Amsden (16 May 1986 – )
        1. 1. Norah (Joy) Pierce (15 Dec 2010 – )
        2. 2. Amsden (Jesse) Pierce (6 Apr 2013 – )
        3. 3. Cora (Jane) Pierce (30 Nov 2015 – )
        4. 4. Madeline (Jo) Pierce (4 Jan 2020 – )
    3. 3. Tori (Laree) Pierce (20 Sep 1959 – ) m. Jimmie (Lee) Carr (4 Apr 1954 – )
      1. 1. Brittinae (Laree) Carr (22 Jan 1990 – )
    4. 4. Karla (Kae) Harris (14 May 1953 – ) m. Lester (Guy) Matlock (19 Aug 1953 – )
      1. 1. Aubrey (M) Matlock (Aug 1977 – )
  4. 4. Jim (Niel) Harris (21 Nov 1934 – 4 Apr 2004) m. Florine (Edla) Wirta (22 November 1938 – 13 May 2007)
    1. 1. Lisa Harris (16 Feb 1961 – )
    2. 2. Todd Harris (31 Jan 1962 – )
    3. 3. Shane Harris (16 Sep 1964 – )
  5. 5. Karen (Rose) Harris (Feb 1937 – ) m. Gerald (Elmo) Steele m. Pedro (R) Molina

David Harris's Timeline

16 Records

1903
18 Dec 1903
Birth of David LaFeyette Harris in Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1929
Mar 1929
Age 26
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Sioux County, Nebraska, USA
Sioux County, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
1930
1930
Age 27
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
1935
1935
Age 32
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Rifle, Garfield, Colorado, USA
Rifle, Garfield, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Silt, Garfield, Colorado
Silt, Garfield, Colorado
1935
Aft. Apr 1935
Age 32
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Hatch, Doña Ana, New Mexico, USA
Hatch, Doña Ana, New Mexico, USA
1935
4 Apr 1935
Age 32
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1937
Spring 1937
Age 34
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Silt, Garfield, Colorado, USA
Silt, Garfield, Colorado, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Silt, Garfield, Colorado, United States
Silt, Garfield, Colorado, United States
1944
1944
Age 41
David LaFeyette Harris - Property in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA
1945
1945
Age 42
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Caldwell, Idaho, USA
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
David LaFeyette Harris resided here in Homestead, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Homestead, Canyon, Idaho, USA
1985
11 Mar 1985
Age 82
Death of David LaFeyette Harris in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23-36
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 524-05-6565; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T625_985; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 448
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska; Roll: 1293; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1067.0; FHL microfilm: 2341028
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T624_841; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374854
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T624_841; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1374854

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: T625_985; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 448

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Mar 1929
    Event Place: Sioux County, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska; Roll: 1293; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1067.0; FHL microfilm: 2341028

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Townsend, Sioux, Nebraska; Roll: 1293; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1067.0; FHL microfilm: 2341028

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Sioux County, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rifle, Garfield, Colorado, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23-36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Aft. Apr 1935
    Event Place: Hatch, Doña Ana, New Mexico, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Sioux County, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Spring 1937
    Event Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silt, Garfield, Colorado; Roll: T627_463; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23-36

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1941
    Event Place: Idaho

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Caldwell, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Homestead, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caldwell, ID
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Torrington, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1985
    Event Place: Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 524-05-6565; Issue State: Colorado; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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