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Elijah L Harris 1815–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1875

Death Location: Mississippi, United States

Father: Claiborne Harris

Mother: Mary Gillison

Spouse(s): Sarah Doss, Sarah Doss

Children(s): Martin Harris, Jesse Harris, Francis Harris, Clayborn Harris, James Harris, Jane Harris, Martha Harris, John Harris, Jane Harris, Elizabeth Harris, William Harris, Mary Harris, Andrew Harris

In 1815, Elijah L Harris entered the world in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States, born to Claiborne Thompson Harris And Mary Lucinda Gillison. In 1850, Elijah L Harris resided in Pontotoc, Mississippi. In 1860, Elijah L Harris resided in Calhoun, Mississippi, United States. Elijah L Harris married Sarah Doss, and had children including Andrew Harris, Clayborn Clake Clark Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Francis Harris, James Harris, Jane Harris, Jesse James Harris, John Harris, Martha Lucinda Harris, Martin Harris, Mary Harris, William Harris. Elijah L Harris passed away in 1875 in Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Elijah L Harris entered the world in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States, born to Claiborne Thompson Harris And Mary Lucinda Gillison.
  • In 1850, Elijah L Harris resided in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
  • In 1860, Elijah L Harris resided in Calhoun, Mississippi, United States.
  • Elijah L Harris married Sarah Doss, and had children including Andrew Harris, Clayborn Clake Clark Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Francis Harris, James Harris, Jane Harris, Jesse James Harris, John Harris, Martha Lucinda Harris, Martin Harris, Mary Harris, William Harris.
  • Elijah L Harris passed away in 1875 in Mississippi, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Harris's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Harris
1815–1875
Birth Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Claiborne Thompson Harris
1784–1860
Warren, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Lucinda) Gillison
1790–1860
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Harris's Descendants

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Elijah (L) Harris (1815–1875) m. Sarah Doss (1821–1869) m. Sarah Doss (1 Sep 1848–1868)
  1. 1. Martin Harris 1857–1909 m. Ada Harris 1860–1954 m. Vicey (B) Rhoden 1864–1894
    1. 1. Mary (Emma Harris) Rayburn 1892–1980 m. Albert (Newton "Newt") Rayburn 1888–1953
      1. 1. Harry (Newton) Rayburn 1913–1989 m. Margaret (Elaine Zeigler) Rayburn 1922–2007
        1. 1. Samuel (Thomas) Rayburn 1947–2003
        2. 2. Harriette (Elaine) Rayburn 1942–2001
      2. 2. Mary (N) Rayburn 1926–2015 m. James (E) Shaw 1929–1951
    2. 2. Ellen (M) Harris 1886–
    3. 3. Harvey (L.) Harris 1888–1920
    4. 4. Arthur (Coot) Harris 1890–1959
    5. 5. Armor Harris 1897–
    6. 6. Hallie (M) Harie 1899–1973
    7. 7. Lucile Harris 1900–
    8. 8. Martiree Harris 1900–1985
    9. 9. Irma Hale 1898–1995
    10. 10. Nolen (Lynch) Harris 1903–1981
    11. 11. baby (boy) Harris 1896–
    12. 12. James (Edward) Harris 1882–1949
    13. 13. Mattie (Bell) Harris 1884–1966
    14. 14. Allie (Lee) Harris 1883–1920 m. James (Thomas) Murchison 1878–1910
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Murchison 1902–1983
      2. 2. Ivy (Mae) McCain 1910–1984
  2. 2. Jesse (James) Harris 1868–1968
  3. 3. Francis Harris 1858–1958
  4. 4. Clayborn (Clake Clark) Harris 1866–1966
  5. 5. James Harris 1852–1952
  6. 6. Jane Harris 1857–1900
  7. 7. Martha (Lucinda) Harris 1854–1954
  8. 8. John Harris 1844–1871
  9. 9. Jane Harris 1847–1947
  10. 10. Elizabeth Harris 1857–1900
  11. 11. William Harris 1837–1937
  12. 12. Mary Harris 1839–1939
  13. 13. Andrew Harris 1850–1950

Elijah Harris's Timeline

5 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Elijah L Harris in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 35
Elijah L Harris resided here in Pontotoc, Mississippi
Pontotoc, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 45
Elijah L Harris resided here in Calhoun, Mississippi, United States
Calhoun, Mississippi, United States
1870
1870
Age 55
Elijah L Harris resided here in Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi, United States
Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi, United States
1875
1875
Age 60
Death of Elijah L Harris in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi; Roll: M593_734; Page: 516A; Image: 260; Family History Library Film: 552233
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 710; Image: 210; Family History Library Film: 803578
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: M432_380; Page: 60A; Image: 124

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: M432_380; Page: 60A; Image: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Calhoun, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Calhoun, Mississippi; Roll: M653_578; Page: 710; Image: 210; Family History Library Film: 803578

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi; Roll: M593_734; Page: 516A; Image: 260; Family History Library Film: 552233

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Abbeville, Lafayette, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi; Roll: M593_734; Page: 516A; Image: 260; Family History Library Film: 552233

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States

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