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Elton Harrison 1895–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 August 1895

Birth Location: Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 15 March 1979

Death Location: Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Elias Jr

Mother: Nora Raines

Spouse(s): Sarah Samford

Children(s): Nolan Harrison, Mary Harrison

In 1895, Elton Harrison entered the world in Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America, born to Elias Wesley Eli Harrison Jr And Nora Elizabeth Raines. In 1930, Elton Harrison resided in Precinct 3, Orange, Texas, USA. In 1950, Elton Harrison resided in Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana, USA. Elton Harrison married Sarah Thelma Samford, and had children including Mary Ellen Harrison, Nolan Harrison. Elton Harrison passed away in 1979 in Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Elton Harrison entered the world in Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America, born to Elias Wesley Eli Harrison Jr And Nora Elizabeth Raines.
  • In 1930, Elton Harrison resided in Precinct 3, Orange, Texas, USA.
  • In 1950, Elton Harrison resided in Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana, USA.
  • Elton Harrison married Sarah Thelma Samford, and had children including Mary Ellen Harrison, Nolan Harrison.
  • Elton Harrison passed away in 1979 in Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elton Harrison's Ancestors

Self
Elton Harrison
1895–1979
Birth Place: Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Elias Wesley Eli Harrison Jr
1854–1912
Alabama
Nora (Elizabeth) Raines
1857–1946
Pontotoc, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Eli Harrison
1813–1893
Georgia
Martha Harrison
1830–1881
Georgia
Sarah (C.) Billingsly
1837–1900
United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Harrison
1789–1860
Rebecca Ramsey
1775–1840
Amos Rev.
1796–1885
Rodicia King
1799–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ramsey
1743–1805
Jemima Smith
1750–1805
Thomas Hadaway
1761–1813
Lavinia Morris
1761–1842
Richard King
1757–1853
Rachael King
1771–1865

Elton Harrison's Descendants

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Elton Harrison (20 August 1895–15 March 1979) m. Sarah (Thelma) Samford (1899–23 Mar 1980)
  1. 1. Nolan Harrison 1920–1983 m. Marjorie (Brooks) Harrison 1926–2016
  2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Harrison 1927–1990 m. Harold Duplechian 1925–

Elton Harrison's Timeline

5 Records

1895
20 August 1895
Birth of Elton Harrison in Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America
Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 35
Elton Harrison resided here in Precinct 3, Orange, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Orange, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Elton Harrison resided here in Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
1979
Abt 1979
Age 84
Elton Harrison resided here in Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
1979
15 March 1979
Age 84
Death of Elton Harrison in Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
Orange, Orange, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1895
    Event Place: Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Orange, Texas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342114
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana; Roll: 1519; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 12-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Orange, Texas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342114

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Lake, Cameron, Louisiana; Roll: 1519; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 12-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1979
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1979
    Event Place: Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Elton Harrison 15 Mar 1979

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 March 1979
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Center, Shelby County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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