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Dewitt Harris 1891–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1891

Birth Location: Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA

Death Date: 28 May 1962

Death Location: Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Father: James Harris

Mother: Comso Harris

Spouse(s): Jeanette Thornton

Children(s): Julia Harris

The story of Dewitt Harris began in 1891 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA. In 1900, Dewitt Harris resided in Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, USA. In 1910, Dewitt Harris resided in Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. Dewitt Harris married Jeanette Thornton, and had children including Julia Ann Harris. Dewitt Harris passed away in 1962 in Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Dewitt Harris began in 1891 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Dewitt Harris resided in Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Dewitt Harris resided in Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Dewitt Harris married Jeanette Thornton, and had children including Julia Ann Harris.
  • Dewitt Harris passed away in 1962 in Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Harris
1871–1920
Birth Location: Texas
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Comso Harris
1870–1920
Birth Location: Texas
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Spouses(s)

Jeanette Thornton
1912–1998
Birth Location: Eutaw, Greene, Alabama, USA
JT

Children(s)

Julia Harris
1933–1987
Birth Location: Michigan
JH

Dewitt Harris's Ancestors

Self
Dewitt Harris
1891–1962
Birth Place: Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA
Parents
James Harris
1871–1920
Texas
Comso Harris
1870–1920
Texas
Grandparents
Aleck Harris
1843–
Alabama
Manda Harris
1845–
Georgia
Ed Coleman
1831–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dewitt Harris's Descendants

1.
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Dewitt Harris (7 Apr 1891–28 May 1962) m. Jeanette Thornton (29 Aug 1912–21 Dec 1998)
  1. 1. Julia (Ann) Harris 1933–1987 m. Joe (F) Peoples 1928–2003

Dewitt Harris's Timeline

7 Records

1891
7 Apr 1891
Birth of Dewitt Harris in Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA
Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Dewitt Harris resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Dewitt Harris resided here in Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Dewitt Harris resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Dewitt Harris resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Dewitt Harris resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1962
28 May 1962
Age 71
Death of Dewitt Harris in Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Rockdale, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1839; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84-14
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-03-9341; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Oklahoma; Roll: 1852062; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas; Roll: 1659; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241659
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375279

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas; Roll: 1659; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241659

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1375279

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1839; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1839; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Oklahoma; Roll: 1852062; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1962
    Event Place: Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-03-9341; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
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