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Hester Harris 1819–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1819

Birth Location: Orange County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 18 Nov 1890

Death Location: Crystal, Dubois County, Indiana, USA

Father: Alexander McGrew

Mother: Alice Newland

Spouse(s): William Harris, Benjamin Simmons, William Harris

Children(s): Nelson Harris, Thomas Harris, John Harris, Cowan Harris, Andrew Harris, James Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Martin Harris, Caroline Harris, William Harris, Martha Harris, Samuel Harris, Melissa Harris, Marshall Harris, America Harris, Basil Harris, James Harris, Cowan Harris, Sam Harris, James Harris, Rev. Simmons, William Simmons, Benjamin Simmons, Rosanna Simmons, Julia Simmons, Benjamin Simmon, William Harris, Willie Grant, Charity Harris

Hester Harris was born in 1819 in Orange County, Indiana, USA, the child of Alexander Mcgrew And Alice Mary Newland. In 1850, Hester Harris resided in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Hester Harris resided in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA. Hester Harris married Benjamin Simmons, Willam Grant, William Harris, William M Harris, and had children including America Harris, Andrew J Harris, Basil B Harris, Benjamin A Simmons, Benjamin F Simmon, Caroline L Harris, Charity Harris, Cowan Russell Harris, Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, James Marcellous Harris, John Anderson Harris, Julia Ann Simmons, Marshall Harris, Martha J Harris, Martin Luther Harris, Melissa Ann Harris, Nelson Harris, Rev John Wesley Simmons, Rosanna Simmons, Sam Harris, Samuel Y Harris, Thomas Frederick Harris, William Franklin Simmons, William Harris, William M Harris, Willie Grant. Hester Harris passed away in 1890 in Crystal, Dubois County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Hester Harris was born in 1819 in Orange County, Indiana, USA, the child of Alexander Mcgrew And Alice Mary Newland.
  • In 1850, Hester Harris resided in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Hester Harris resided in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA.
  • Hester Harris married Benjamin Simmons, Willam Grant, William Harris, William M Harris, and had children including America Harris, Andrew J Harris, Basil B Harris, Benjamin A Simmons, Benjamin F Simmon, Caroline L Harris, Charity Harris, Cowan Russell Harris, Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, James Marcellous Harris, John Anderson Harris, Julia Ann Simmons, Marshall Harris, Martha J Harris, Martin Luther Harris, Melissa Ann Harris, Nelson Harris, Rev John Wesley Simmons, Rosanna Simmons, Sam Harris, Samuel Y Harris, Thomas Frederick Harris, William Franklin Simmons, William Harris, William M Harris, Willie Grant.
  • Hester Harris passed away in 1890 in Crystal, Dubois County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander McGrew
1750–1822
Birth Location: Huntington TWP, Westmoreland Co., PA?
AM
Alice Newland
1744–1821
Birth Location: Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
AN

Spouses(s)

William Harris
1804–1875
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
WH
Benjamin Simmons
1817–1844
Birth Location: Washington, Indiana, United States
BS
William Harris
1792–1867
Birth Location: Kentucky
WH

Children(s)

Nelson Harris
1848–1922
Birth Location: Dubois Co.Indiana usa
NH
Thomas Harris
1828–1894
Birth Location: Columbia City, Dubois, Indiana, United States
TH
John Harris
1832–1863
Birth Location: Knox, Tennessee, USA
JH
Cowan Harris
1837–
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States,
CH
Andrew Harris
1839–1919
Birth Location: Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
AH
James Harris
1825–1870
Birth Location: Indiana, United States,
JH
Elizabeth Harris
1831–1863
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States,
EH
Martin Harris
1826–1888
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States,
MH
Caroline Harris
1845–1918
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
CH
William Harris
1833–1916
Birth Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
WH
Martha Harris
1838–1907
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States,
MH
Samuel Harris
1826–1905
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States,
SH
Melissa Harris
1849–1922
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MH
Marshall Harris
1844–1863
Birth Location: Marion, Tennessee, United States,
MH
America Harris
1853–
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
AH
Basil Harris
1856–1887
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
BH
James Harris
1841–1891
Birth Location: –
JH
Cowan Harris
1837–
Birth Location: –
CH
Sam Harris
1827–1888
Birth Location: Blount, Georgia, United States
SH
James Harris
1852–1926
Birth Location: Lovingston, Nelson, Virginia, United States
JH
Rev. Simmons
1837–1878
Birth Location: Dubois, Dubois, Indiana, United States
RS
William Simmons
1843–1923
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
WS
Benjamin Simmons
1845–1903
Birth Location: Dubois, Dubois Countty, Indiana, USA
BS
Rosanna Simmons
1840–1881
Birth Location: Dubois, Dubois, Indiana, United States
RS
Julia Simmons
1832–1885
Birth Location: Columbia City, Gibson, Indiana, United States
JS
Benjamin Simmon
1841–1903
Birth Location: Indiana
BS
William Harris
1834–1867
Birth Location: –
WH
Willie Grant
1932–1998
Birth Location: Gary Lake, Indiana
WG
Charity Harris
1856–
Birth Location: Indiana
CH

Hester Harris's Ancestors

Self
Hester Harris
1819–1890
Birth Place: Orange County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Alexander McGrew
1750–1822
Huntington TWP, Westmoreland Co., PA?
Alice (Mary) Newland
1744–1821
Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
William McGrew
1706–1814
Machuirebridge, Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Margaret (Ann) Young
1734–1814
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
William Newland
1727–1788
Concord, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah Benson
1729–1772
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert McGrew
1668–1724
Isabella Finley
1675–1740
Nathaniel Newlin
1690–1732
Jane Woodward
1687–1737
Robert Benson
1694–1746
Jane
1698–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (Macgregor)
1640–1684
Lady Moore
1645–1726
Isobella (Finley)
1656–1712
Nathaniel Newlin
1665–1729
Mary Mendenhall
1660–1728
RICHARD WOODWARD
1636–1706
Jane Nyle
1647–1715
Rex Benson
1664–
Lorna Parks
1669–1740

Hester Harris's Descendants

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Hester Harris (1819–18 Nov 1890) m. William (M) Harris (22 Mar 1804–22 Mar 1875) m. Benjamin Simmons (14 December 1817–4 Aug 1844) m. William Harris (1792–03 NOV 1867)
  1. 1. Nelson Harris 1848–1922 m. Charity Weaver 1855–1933
    1. 1. Albert (Danie) Harris 1885–1961 m. Elva Harris 1887–1952 m. Clara Harris 1888–
      1. 1. Harold (Raymond) Harris 1910–1972 m. Rose (Serene) Hale 1916–1993
        1. 1. Shirley (Faye) Harris 1935–1995
      2. 2. Ottie (Elbert) Harris 1905–1960 m. Louisa (M) Woods 1905–1995
        1. 1. Carol (Sue) Davis 1930–2014 m. Samuel (Mauck) Davis 1930–2006
      3. 3. Alva (Odie) Harris 1907–1914
      4. 4. Violet (Harris) Roy 1918–2007 m. Carl (V) Roy 1916–2008
        1. 1. Jerry (Von) Roy 1936–1998 m. Edna (Mae) Kirby 1926–2016
    2. 2. Edward (Solomon) Harris 1880–1956 m. Jenny ("Jane") Curtis 1885–1956
      1. 1. Doyle (William) Harris 1921–1971 m. Donna (Irene) Hutson 1922–2012
        1. 1. David (William) Harris 1944–2013
      2. 2. Irene Harris 1905–1980
      3. 3. Hilbert Harris 1908–1947 m. Frances Elledge 1911–1984
        1. 1. James (Hilbert) Harris 1930–1994
      4. 4. Farnwell Harris 1903–1904
      5. 5. Grace (Mildred) Harris 1910–1984
      6. 6. Alma ("Ruth") Harris 1913–1999
      7. 7. Ralph (Nelson) Harris 1916–1931
      8. 8. Mary (Ethel) Harris 1926–2011
      9. 9. Alene Harris 1907–1907
      10. 10. Paul (Pershing) Harris 1918–2014
      11. 11. Helen (Opal) Harris 1923–2006
    3. 3. William (Nelson) Harris 1873–1947 m. Ida (Bell) Shipman 1877–1946
      1. 1. Mary (Isola) Harris 1897–1985
      2. 2. Homer (Claude) Harris 1895–1977
      3. 3. Elva (Marie) Harris 1904–1976
      4. 4. Charity (A) Harris 1909–1932
      5. 5. Hattie (Edna) Harris 1911–2001
      6. 6. George (N) Harris 1914–1937
      7. 7. Elvis (R.) Harris 1906–1988
      8. 8. Bertie (Bell) Harris 1901–1973
      9. 9. Evelyn (B) Harris 1917–
      10. 10. Evelyn (Blanche) Harris 1916–1927
      11. 11. Goldie (Alice) Harris 1899–1899
      12. 12. John Harris 1918–1918
    4. 4. Elmer (Milton) Harris 1888–1965 m. Alma (Vanda) Wuestenberg 1893–1936
      1. 1. Elmer (Forrest) Harris 1911–1924
      2. 2. Eveline (M) Harris 1914–
    5. 5. Lythia (Bell) Harris 1895–1928 m. William (R.) McCannon 1896–1932
    6. 6. Bob (Harry) Harris 1891–
    7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1877–1953
    8. 8. Della (Isis) Flick 1893–1971 m. Luther (L) Flick 1890– m. Leander (Luther) Flick 1889–1982
      1. 1. Melvin Flick 1921–
      2. 2. Leon Flick 1924–
      3. 3. Pauline Flick 1926–
      4. 4. Melvin (Leander) Flick 1920–1988
      5. 5. Leon Flick 1923–2004
    9. 9. Sarah (Ellen "Ella") Harris 1875–1952 m. William (Francis) hall 1870–1913 m. Sam Taber 1873–
      1. 1. Virgil (Riley) Hall 1895–1985 m. Bertha (Catherine) Pinnick 1901–1968 m. Olive (Grace) Surman 1901–1991 m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Zehr 1900–1986
        1. 1. Camila (Almela Bledsoe) Hall 1917–1998 m. Marion (W) Lawson 1916–1937 m. Joseph (Floyd) Fogle 1920–1987 m. Lloyd (clayton) Mahin 1913–1966
        2. 2. Barbara Hall 1934–1934
        3. 3. Virgil (Charles Frederic) hall 1920–1988
        4. 4. Eugene (William) hall 1928–1984
        5. 5. Gladys (Virginia) Hall 1924–1972
      2. 2. Grace (V) Davis 1890–1966
      3. 3. Bessie Hall 1903–
      4. 4. Lovell (Nelson) Hall 1893–1961
      5. 5. Sidney (Edward) Hall 1897–1967 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Qualkenbush 1901–1939
        1. 1. William (Adrian) Hall 1923–2003
        2. 2. Robert (Luther) Hall 1928–1973
        3. 3. Bernice (Fae) Hall 1926–2002
        4. 4. Roberta (Frances) Hall 1921–1978
        5. 5. Velma Hall 1930–2001
        6. 6. Samuel (A) Hall 1933–2005
        7. 7. John (Edward) Hall 1935–1935
        8. 8. Bernice (Fae Hall) Hinesley 1926–2002
      6. 6. Albert (Forrest) Hall 1902–1952
      7. 7. Sophia (Velma) Hall 1910–1985
      8. 8. Dennis (Delmar) Hall 1900–1978
      9. 9. John (C) Hall 1906–1972
      10. 10. Charity (Rachel) Hall 1908–1908
      11. 11. Della (Nell) Hall 1912–1912
      12. 12. Stella (Alice) Hall 1891–1893
      13. 13. Merle Hall 1900–
      14. 14. Glen Hall 1896–1964
      15. 15. Russell Hall 1898–
      16. 16. albert (carl) hall 1894–1956
      17. 17. Hazel Hall 1900–
      18. 18. Grace Hall 1891–
    10. 10. Stella Harris 1890–1990
    11. 11. Sulvan Harris 1879–
    12. 12. Delises Harris 1893–
    13. 13. Belle (S.) Harris 1895–
    14. 14. Harry (W) Harris 1891–
    15. 15. Della (I) Harris 1893– m. Luther Fluck 1889–
      1. 1. Melvin Fluck 1921–
      2. 2. Leon Fluck 1924–
      3. 3. Pauline Fluck 1926–
  2. 2. Thomas (Frederick) Harris 1828–1894
  3. 3. John (Anderson) Harris 1832–1863
  4. 4. Cowan (Russell) Harris 1837–
  5. 5. Andrew (J) Harris 1839–1919
  6. 6. James Harris 1825–1870
  7. 7. Elizabeth Harris 1831–1863
  8. 8. Martin (Luther) Harris 1826–1888
  9. 9. Caroline (L) Harris 1845–1918
  10. 10. William (M) Harris 1833–1916
  11. 11. Martha (J) Harris 1838–1907
  12. 12. Samuel (Y) Harris 1826–1905
  13. 13. Melissa (Ann) Harris 1849–1922
  14. 14. Marshall Harris 1844–1863
  15. 15. America Harris 1853– m. Thomas (Henry) Bowman 1850–1923
    1. 1. Eliza ((Anna) Bowman) Kerns 1877–1958
    2. 2. Elisa (Alice) Bowman 1877–
    3. 3. William Bowman 1875–
    4. 4. Clarissa Bowman 1872–
    5. 5. Mysauri (A.) Bowman 1879–
  16. 16. Basil (B.) Harris 1856–1887
  17. 17. James Harris 1841–1891
  18. 18. Cowan (Russell) Harris 1837–
  19. 19. Sam Harris 1827–1888
  20. 20. James (Marcellous) Harris 1852–1926
  21. 21. Rev. (John Wesley) Simmons 1837–1878 m. Minerva Inman 1840–1923 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Beatty 1840–1923
    1. 1. George Simmons 1862–
    2. 2. Mary (Etta) Simmons 1869–1950
    3. 3. Solomon (Wesley) Simmons 1879–1958
    4. 4. Milton (Alexander) Simmons 1877–1940
    5. 5. Florence (N) Simmons 1874–1951
    6. 6. Nelson (B) Simmons 1871–1937
    7. 7. Hester (Anna) Simmons 1873–1940
    8. 8. Hilliard Simmons 1868–1953
    9. 9. William Simmons 1862–
    10. 10. Bazzel Simmons 1860–
    11. 11. Hilliard (W.) Simmons 1868–1953
    12. 12. Nelson (B.) Simmons 1871–1937
    13. 13. Hester (Anna) Simmons 1873–1940
    14. 14. Florence (N.) Simmons 1874–1951
    15. 15. Milton (A.) Simmons 1877–
    16. 16. Solomon (W.) Simmons 1879–1958
    17. 17. William Simmons 1862–
  22. 22. William (Franklin) Simmons 1843–1923 m. Missouri (A) Simmons 1853–1882 m. Mary (Ellen) Simmons 1854–1939
    1. 1. Dorsey Simmons 1890–1964
    2. 2. Leroy (William) Simmons 1873–
    3. 3. Albert (Clinton) Simmons 1881–1964
    4. 4. Lilly (Jane) Simmons 1875–1945
    5. 5. Laura (A) Simmons 1868–
    6. 6. Sheridan Simmons 1878–
    7. 7. John (J) Simmons 1871–
  23. 23. Benjamin (A) Simmons 1845–1903 m. Elizabeth (J.) Harmon 1843–1911
    1. 1. Alvin (Hovey) Simmons 1888–1988
    2. 2. America (T.) Simmons 1867–1886
    3. 3. William (Frank) Simmons 1868–
      1. 1. Isabel Simmons 1898–1998
        1. 1. Marvin (Kenneth) Kalb 1921–2008
    4. 4. Charles (Shermans) Simmons 1871–
    5. 5. Henry (S.) Simmons 1873–
    6. 6. John (Wesley) Simmons 1878–
    7. 7. Porter (Alexander) Simmons 1880–1964
    8. 8. Dr. (Charles N.) Simmons 1870–1902 m. Martha (J) Baker 1877–1903
  24. 24. Rosanna Simmons 1840–1881 m. Solomon (Wesley) Clapp 1846–1913 m. Richard (L.) Kearby 1837–1863
    1. 1. Charity Clapp 1877–1892
    2. 2. Oliver (Nelson) Clapp 1879–1966
    3. 3. Mary Clapp 1868–1958
    4. 4. Kella Clapp 1870–1945
    5. 5. Dora (C.) Clapp 1870–1870
    6. 6. Benjamin (F.) Clapp 1875–1876
    7. 7. Hester (A.) Kearby 1862–1864
  25. 25. Julia (Ann) Simmons 1832–1885
  26. 26. Benjamin (F) Simmon 1841–1903 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Harmon 1843–1911
    1. 1. Alvin (Hovey) Simmons 1888–1988
    2. 2. America (T.) Simmons 1867–1886
    3. 3. William (Frank) Simmons 1869–
    4. 4. John (Wesley) Simmons 1878–
    5. 5. Charles (N.) Simmons 1870–1902
    6. 6. Porter (Alexander) Simmons 1880–1964
    7. 7. Henry (S.) Simmons 1873–
    8. 8. Albert (Clinton) Simmons 1881–1964
  27. 27. William Harris 1834–1867
  28. 28. Willie Grant 1932–1998
  29. 29. Charity Harris 1856–

Hester Harris's Timeline

8 Records

1819
1819
Birth of Hester Harris in Orange County, Indiana, USA
Orange County, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Hester Harris resided here in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Hester Harris resided here in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Hester Harris resided here in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Hester Harris resided here in Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
1890
1 May 1890
Age 71
Death of Hester Harris in INDIANA
INDIANA
1890
18 Nov 1890
Age 71
Death of Hester Harris in INDIANA
INDIANA
1890
18 Nov 1890
Age 71
Death of Hester Harris
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Orange County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: 274; Family History Film: 1254274; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0626
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M593_310; Page: 38A; Image: 147309; Family History Library Film: 545809
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M653_255; Page: 1033; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803255
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M432_143; Page: 440A; Image: 304

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M432_143; Page: 440A; Image: 304

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M653_255; Page: 1033; Image: 265; Family History Library Film: 803255

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: M593_310; Page: 38A; Image: 147309; Family History Library Film: 545809

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbia, Dubois, Indiana; Roll: 274; Family History Film: 1254274; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0626

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1890
    Event Place: INDIANA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1890
    Event Place: INDIANA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1890

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crystal, Dubois County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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